Sydney - The Sports Capital of Australia

Sydney, the capital of New South Wales as well the most populous city in the continent of Australia, is often regarded as the ‘Sports capital of Australia’. Not only does this city organises some of the top international sporting events, but is also the home to the best domestic athletic events of the continent. Some of them are for people who love to stand and cheer, while there are others that allow performers to join in the fun.

In Sydney, most of the major sporting events are organised during the spring and summer months. A number of sports and athletic competitions like cricket, golf, hockey, tennis, aquatics, cycling, archery, baseball, rowing, equestrian, rugby, soccer, and many others are hosted by the city during that time. Travellers as well as locals can experience the fun of witnessing domestic teams fighting for title and respect in domestic cricket competition of Australia or head over to the Eastern Creek for cheering some of the best motorsport and motorcycle drivers in the world. For lovers of adrenaline-pumping racing, the city also organises the AUS-X OPEN during November in which the most competent freestyle motocross and supercross riders race for cash prize and title. Visiting Sydney in January can also turn out to be fruitful for sports lovers as the best tennis players of the continent compete against international contenders.

Being situated around the largest harbour in the world, Sydney also hosts a large number of aquatic competitions like the annual yacht racing, water ski championships and miscellaneous ocean races. Most of these events are held on the north waterside suburbs and add to the joyousness of sport festivities during summer. Besides that, the beaches also become diving spots for residents and travellers, and are utilised for organising ocean swims, beach volleyball championships and surfing events. The Extreme Sailing Series, a championship for the best sailors, returns to the Sydney Harbour every year for crowning the season champions. One can also witness some of the world’s best divers taking part in the Australian Open of Surfing held annually on the Manly Beach. This event continues for nine consecutive days and also incorporates skateboarding events and live music.

During the past few years, many lodging facilities have sprung up in close proximity of the sporting infrastructure. This has enabled natives as well as travellers to book Accommodation Near Sydney Sporting Events, and have easy access to the sporting grounds and stadiums.