Sporting Events
The whistle blows, the crowd goes silent, the referee makes the official call and the game begins again. Bounce, pass, shoot. The sounds of screaming fans explode from the stands. The exhilaration of competition can be felt across Utah Valley as sports fanatics cheer for their favorite teams and the passion to win radiates through the air.
Utah Valley is the place to show your true inner athlete. How much team spirit do you have? The excitement that comes through watching college and high school sports is right at your finger tips. Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University are home to men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, golf, and track & field. Other sports that get the blood pumping and the heart beat racing include hockey, baseball, softball, BYU football, volleyball, rugby and wrestling.
If college sports aren’t quite down your alley, try Utah Flash basketball at the McKay Events Center or the Orem Owls baseball team.
Utah Valley athletes are calling your name. Come experience the joy that comes from cheering for athletes giving their all in hopes of marking one more “W” in their record books.
Utah Valley Sporting Event Calendar (all inclusive calendar for marathons and other sporting events)
Brigham Young University
The Cougar den is filled with a rich history of 10 NCAA National Championship Titles and 75 Olympians. BYU is a member of the Mountain West Conference with a total of 21 varsity sports teams, 19 of those playing within the MWC. A few of the teams include football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, track & field and swimming. These teams bleed blue, as do their fans.
Utah Valley University
In 2008 Utah Valley State College was officially made Utah Valley University. The Wolverines, members of the Great West Conference, entered the world of NCAA competition as an official member in 2010. The athletics department has begun its journey in the new realm of athletic conference competition on a positive note with the women’s soccer team gaining the 2010 GWC Championship title and women’s volleyball team taking second overall in the GWC. UVU teams include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, track & field, softball, and wresting.
Utah Flash Basketball Team
The McKay Events Center in Orem is home to the Utah Flash basketball
team. The Flash is the Official Development League/Minor League
basketball team in Utah Valley. They filter into the Atlanta Hawks and
Utah Jazz NBA teams. Come watch the players dominate on court and enjoy
the rhythmic performance of the Pinnacle Dance Team during timeouts and
at halftime.
Orem Owlz Baseball Team
Orem is home to its very own Minor League Baseball team, the Orem Owlz. The Owlz are considered a rookie affiliate of the Angels Major League Baseball team. The team has won 4 Championship Titles in the past 6 years in the Pioneer League. Come watch the Owlz at the Utah Valley University Brent Brown Ballpark bring the “heat.”