Montreal is a sports lovers city. With plenty of professional sports to choose from, it’s no wonder why there are so many sporting events in Montreal. Given Montreal’s reputation as a sports town, it’s no surprise that there are several long-standing and world-renowned sporting events in Montreal. Some of Montreal’s top sporting events includes the Canadian Grand Prix, the Rogers Cup and more.
The following are Montreal’s top sports festivals & events.
 | Canadian Grand Prix (Grand Prix du Canada) The Canadian Grand Prix (Le Grand Prix du Canada) is a 3-day Formula One event that has been taking place for over 30 years in Montreal. It is part of the Formula One World Championship and takes place on Montreal's Circuit Villeneuve which is located on Île Notre-Dame. Some of the most popular names in Grand Prix participate in the Canadian Grand Prix. |
 | Montreal Bike Festival (Féria du vélo de Montréal) Montreal’s Bike Festival (Féria du vélo de Montréal) is a bicycle festival that features several cycling activities. During this one-week festival, the entire island of Montreal becomes a playground to participate, experience and interact with Montreal’s world-renowned cycling culture. Participants of the Montreal Bike Festival come from all over North America and all over the world. |
 | Montreal International Dragon Boat Race Festival The Montreal International Dragon Boat Race Festival is an annual International festival that takes place in the Olympic Basin on Île Notre-Dame in Jean Drapeau Park. This weekend event features dragon boat teams from around North-America competing in 250 meter and 500 meter races. The festival also features live entertainment such as music groups, folk dancing and other cultural entertainment. |
 | NAPA Auto Parts 200 (NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge) Montreal's Napa Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge (NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge)is a NASCAR racing event that is held at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Île Notre-Dame in Jean-Drapeau Park. Although it is one of the newer races in NASCAR, it is quickly becoming one of the highlights of the NASCAR's annual schedule. |
 | The Rogers Cup (La Coupe Rogers) The Rogers Cup (Coupe Rogers) is an annual tennis tournament that is held in Montreal and Toronto. The tournament features a men and women’s tournament that is held in either Montreal or Toronto. The events rotate between both cities each year. In odd years, the men’s tournament is held in Montreal and in even years, the women’s tournament in Montreal. The men’s competition is part of a Masters 1000 event on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tour while the women’s competition is part of a Premier 5 tournament on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour. |
