Tempe’s great facilities and sunny weather make it an ideal location for amateur, collegiate and professional sports. From its baseball spring training sites to the Ford Ironman Tempe triathlon, Tempe offers something for everyone.
- Arizona State University brings the excitement of collegiate competition to Tempe with a full lineup of football, basketball, baseball and all other major sports every year. Tempe is also host to several baseball spring training sites.
- Tempe’s residents and visitors enjoy top-of-the-line soccer fields, lighted tennis courts, pools, golf courses and our own two-mile urban oasis, Tempe Town Lake. The area contains a twin bicycle and walking path that circle the lake leading to Tempe Beach Park, Cox Splash Playground, Town Lake Marina and Giuliano Park.
- Tempe has more than 165 miles of dedicated bikeways and the League of American Bicyclists has designated Tempe a Silver-Level Bicycle-Friendly Community Award winner.
- Challenge yourself to a game of golf at the top ranked ASU Karsten Golf Course or at one of the many municipal courses in Tempe: Rolling Hills Golf Course, Rio Salado Golf Club and Ken McDonald Golf Course.
- Put yourself to the test by training and participating in one of several triathlons, walks and runs. Tempe is the proud finish line for the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon and the site for the Ford Ironman Tempe Arizona.
- To book a room at a Tempe hotel for an upcoming sporting event or competition, please visit our Meeting Max reservation Web site.