Montgomery Sports & Recreation

Montgomery: Where Every Season Brings Sporting Excitement

Discover why Montgomery, AL, is a vibrant destination for sports enthusiasts of all ages, from high-energy sporting events to family-friendly outdoor recreation. Celebrate sporting tradition year-round with premier events that showcase community pride and athletic excitement. Every late August, the FCS Kickoff at Cramton Bowl lights up the football season opener indoors, while SLE Rodeo (Summer Livestock & Equestrian Rodeo) delivers thrilling rodeo action in the summer heat. As fall arrives, college football takes center stage with the Salute to Veterans Bowl at Cramton Bowl honoring our veterans, the intense competition of the Red Tails Classic during HBCU Classic Weekend, and the football showdown of the season. Additionally, the Glassner Autumn Challenge invites riders of all levels to get outdoors, celebrate autumn, and focus on safe bicycling through awareness, support, and community. In spring, the Selma to Montgomery Relay & Bike Ride retraces a historic civil rights march through endurance and inspiration. Wrapping up the early season, the Sun Belt Baseball Championship heats up late spring/early summer, featuring top collegiate baseball talent at Riverwalk Stadium. Together, these signature events make Montgomery a dynamic sports destination any time of year.