There is a lot of great decor at Mohawk Park, including trophies on display and imagery of races and drivers from the past. There are also plenty of different places to sit, including the racebook or in one of the restaurants overlooking the track. There are also plenty of live tellers on site, to help with making your wagers, and the pool sizes are surprisingly large.
Woodbine Racetrack sits in a small town near Toronto in Ontario, Canada, and is a wonderful thoroughbred horse track that boasts both turf and dirt courses. The modern, glass-fronted facility stands out from its surrounding area, beckoning fun and excitement like the sirens of old. There are multiple food options inside, and many different vantage points from which patrons can watch the races. And best of all, it is relatively easy to cash tickets, adding even more enjoyment
Batavia Downs is a harness racetrack and casino located halfway between Rochester and Buffalo in New York State. It opened in 1940 and is the oldest lighted horse track in the US.
The 2026 Showdown at the Net, part of a wide network of ESPN Events-hosted sports competitions, arrived at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. This one-night event, featuring two volleyball matchups between Top 25 teams, was held in the same arena as the annual WBCA Showcase and ESPN Events Invitational. Fans turned out for these volleyball matchups at a time where the sport is seeing exponential growth and fan interest.
Although not fancy, taking in an Algoma Thunderbirds game at George Leach Centre offers good value for a very small investment. The atmosphere and fan support are surprisingly good and Algoma does its best to compete against larger schools in larger cities.
A couple of guys from a couple of countries drink a couple of beers and talk about stadiums from all over the world. Featuring Dave Cottenie, Paul Baker and occasional special guests.
