Athletics
Game On
Big Plays, Local Feel, and Just the Right Amount of Rowdy
Sports are serious fun around here. You can catch a UNI Panthers game and feel the whole dome shake, or show up courtside for a Wartburg Knights matchup that brings small-town pride to life. And if you’re more of a snacks-and-cheering type, the Waterloo Bucks and Black Hawks know how to keep fans fed, fired up, and coming back for more.
Feeling Loud?
Hit up a Woo indoor football game at the Hippodrome. Feeling adventurous? Take on NinjaU, an American Ninja Warrior-style gym in Cedar Falls. Feeling chill? Pull up a blanket for a summer evening with the Waterhawks Ski Team on the Cedar River.
This Isn’t Just a Spectator Town
Kids and adults get in on the action with leagues for soccer, volleyball, softball, flag football, and pretty much anything else that requires a jersey and a good playlist. You’ll find open gyms, batting cages, public rinks, and golf courses across the region, and yes, there’s even a roller derby crew if you’re into fast wheels and fierceness.
Explore the Cedar Valley
Play All Day Long
In the Cedar Valley, youth sports are more than just backyard games; they’re fun, full of cheering, and sometimes a little chaotic. With leagues, camps, and year-round programs, kids can try it all. And parents? Well, they get their own workout lugging chairs, coolers and all the post-game snacks to the sidelines.
No matter how you like to move, there’s a place here to jump in. Bring your team, your cleats, or just your foam finger.
Find Your Fun
Whether it’s a community run, a youth match, or a fitness meetup, find athletic events near you and get moving.