Top 10 Sporting Events in Los Angeles

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Best Sports Events in LA

Los Angeles, one of the major cosmopolitan cities in the USA, has a rich sporting tradition that spans all genres. From professional to collegiate, L.A. has it all. So before your next trip to L.A., take a look at my list of the top 10 sporting events you need to attend.

10. L.A. Marathon

If you ever want to see a challenging Marathon, then go no further than L.A. The event, which has taken place every year since the 1984 Olympics, has hills for days and is starting to become a marquee event. Not to mention, the party is pretty wild afterwards.

9. Sports Museum of L.A.

This museum is one of the most underappreciated sports museums in the U.S. It has 30 galleries dedicated to sports figures and teams, including Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, and many of L.A.'s favorite teams. Beware, however: tickets are issued by invitation only.

8. UCLA Hoops

UCLA is synonymous with college hoops and for good reason. The Wizard of Westwood, John Wooden won championship after championship and that mojo still lingers today.

7. Northern Trust Open

The Northern Trust Open is part of the PGA Championship series and is home to one of the most spectacular golf courses on tour. Attending this event is sure to change your perception of all other events.

6. L.A. Kings

The Kings are relevant once again, and it is one of the hottest tickets in town. Not to mention, you might even get a chance to see Paulina Gretzky.

5. NFL

Oh wait, the NFL has yet to find a way to get a team in L.A.!

4. L.A. Lakers

There is no bigger ticket then a Sunday game at the Staples Center. If you are looking to see one of the winningest teams in NBA history or just trying to be in the social scene, then this is the place for you.

3. Indian Wells

This event that is just outside of L.A. is considered by many to be the fifth grand slam. The owner of the tournament, Larry Ellison, has done a great job of making the event a marquee one for any tennis fan.

2. Auto Club 400

If you thought only rednecks like NASCAR, then head 30 minutes outside the city to Fontana and witness what many drivers consider to be their favorite track on the circuit. The two-mile track is surrounded by grandstands holding 84,000 of your closest friends partying the day away.