Albuquerque is a city that wears its history and culture on its sleeve. This Southwest gem boasts a vibrant and diverse population, as well as an arid climate thats perfect for outdoor pursuits. It should come as no surprise then, that this colorful city has some major league sports teams worth checking out.
The New Mexico United (2500 Broadbent Pkwy NE) is one such team. A relatively new addition to the USL Championship league, theyve quickly become fan favorites thanks to their gritty style of play and funky marketing campaigns that reflect the warmhearted people who call Albuquerque home. The highenergy atmosphere at United games is unlike anything youll experience elsewhere think throngs of supporters in yellow and black singing songs all game long.
If baseball is more your thing, head on over to Isotopes Park (1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE), home of the Albuquerque Isotopes AAA affiliate team. Yes, they were named after Homer Simpsons favorite Springfield baseball team! Beyond being named after Americas favorite animated dad though, theres plenty of local history here too including nods to New Mexico icon Dennis Chavez throughout the stadium.
Finally, basketball fans will love catching a game at Dreamstyle Arena (1111 University Blvd SE), where both mens and womens Lobos teams play for UNM. From thrilling March Madness runs to alumni like Danny Granger making it big in the NBA; basketball has long been part of Albuquerques DNA.
So whether youre into soccer or hoops or just appreciate good oldfashioned minor league baseball fun make sure these exciting sporting events are part of your itinerary next time you visit this dynamic desert city!
New Mexico United Twitter: @NewMexicoUTD
Albuquerque Isotopes website: www.milb.com/albuquerque
UNM Lobos Twitter: @UNMLoboMBB
2500 Broadbent Pkwy Ne
Albuquerque, NM
United States
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Se, NM
United States
1111 University Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM
United States
