New Yorkers and their sports teams have a long, involved relationship. No matter the scoreboard or numbers of wins, the passion's always heated. That's why you want to see for yourself why the Bleacher Creatures deserve their rowdy reputation at Yankees games. For a whole other ballgame, ride the 7 train across the East River to see the famous big apple pop up when a Mets player hits a homerun.
If you aren’t a minor league baseball fan yet, New York’s hometown ballparks are sure to turn you into one. Along with great baseball, most feature giveaways, theme nights and post-game fireworks. The family- and budget-friendly games last all summer. Twelve teams across New York include the
Brooklyn Cyclones,
Staten Island Yankees,
Hudson Valley Renegades, and the
Buffalo Bisons. There are 14 more teams to watch in the
New York Collegiate Baseball League, a development league for professional baseball. Players from both of these leagues have become Major Leaguers.
Basketball fans know that the legendary asphalt courts of New York City have sent many street ballers to the pros. You'll see that same on-the-court flair, plus courtside celebrities, in full force when the Knicks play in Madison Square Garden. If you like hockey, stay put and slip on that extra jacket when the Rangers take the ice.
Football fans have their options. When in New York City, you can catch a Jets or Giants game. In
Buffalo, the Bills (da
Bills) reign supreme. Make sure you have enough of those famous
Buffalo wings, to last you at least until halftime.