College sports are full of joy and excitement. Loyalty runs deep, and these games are often a more accessible way to watch fantastic athletes show off their skills. You might also spot an up-and-coming athlete with a future in the professional realm. In Prince George’s, the college and university athletic programs are packed with outstanding teams— and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a weekend without a game, meet, or match.
Check out the sports schedules for these three local colleges and universities:
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The Bowie State Bulldogs are a force to be reckoned with in the world of athletics. You can watch men’s basketball, football, and track meets. You can also get tickets for women’s basketball games, volleyball games, softball games, tennis matches, and track meets. While you’re watching, you just might catch a peek of a soon-to-be professional.
You can watch the football team take the field at Bulldog Stadium, study the swings at the BSU Softball Complex, and cheer on the basketball teams at the A.C. Jordan Arena. Book your tickets in advance to get the best seats.
Our hotel suggestion: Book the Staybridge Suites in Lanham, where every space is a suite with complimentary parking, hot breakfast, and a fitness center.
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At Prince George’s Community College, you can catch student athletes competing in baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and track and field. You’ll also get the opportunity to watch the skills of the Prince George’s cheerleading squad. The Owls compete across the region and at home in Largo, where you can find them at the Novak Field House or the school’s soccer, softball, and baseball fields.
These college games are an enjoyable way to watch a sporting event without breaking the bank. Some games are free to attend, while others have a small admission fee. Bring the whole family to add to the fun.
Our hotel suggestion: Stay at the Extended Stay America Suites in Landover. You’ll be close to the action, get complimentary breakfast, and be able to bring your pet.
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The University of Maryland Terrapins compete nationally in a variety of sports, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, gymnastics, track and field, volleyball, and tennis. The Terps play in the NCAA’s Division I grouping, and the school’s teams have won plenty of NCAA championships.
Catch a football game at SECU Stadium, a basketball game at the XFINITY Center, a volleyball match at the Stephen M. Schanwald Pavilion at the XFINITY Center, and a baseball game at the Bob “Turtle” Smith Stadium. If you’d been in those stands years ago, you’d have seen players who eventually made their way onto NFL and NBA teams — and you just might be that lucky with today’s student athletes.
Our hotel suggestion: Find a room at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, which is near the campus. The stylish hotel is packed with thoughtful amenities, including a sculpture gallery, large workstations, and cozy reading nooks.
Continue your athletics adventures by watching these sports teams in the region.