Sports
Buffalo is home to two major professional sports teams—the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres—and some of the world’s most spirited fans.
Majors and Minors
Devotion to our hometown teams runs deep, creating a strong civic bond among Western New Yorkers across all walks of life.
Our sports scene is not limited to football and hockey, however.
Enjoy baseball? Cheer on the Buffalo Bisons, a Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.
If lacrosse is your sport, root on the Buffalo Bandits, our championship National Lacrosse League team.
The Football Club of Buffalo plays a spring and early summer schedule at Robert E. Rich Sr. All High Stadium.
Buffalo has also hosted several major tournaments, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament regionals, the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship and the NCAA Frozen Four.
College Sports
Sixteen UB Bulls sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference.
Many other local schools also have active collegiate sports programs, including Buffalo State College, Canisius College, Niagara University and St. Bonaventure University.