Pro sports in Athens
2 pro and college teams play in Athens. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Athens teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Athens?
- Athens has 2 pro and college teams: the Georgia Bulldogs (NCAAF) and the Athens Rock Lobsters (SPHL).
- Where do Athens's teams play?
- Sanford Stadium (Bulldogs) and Akins Ford Arena (Rock Lobsters).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Athens?
- Atlanta (ATL) is the closest major airport, about 80 miles (129 km) from Sanford Stadium — roughly 1h 54m by car depending on traffic.
🏠 Where to stay in Athens
Vacation rentals across Athenson OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.