Stafford has a strong local sporting culture with several community and semi-professional teams:
* **Stafford Rangers F.C.:** The town's premier football club, playing their home matches at the Marston Road stadium. They have a proud history in non-league football. * **Stafford Town F.C.:** Another local football team, playing at Evans Park. * **Stafford Rugby Union Football Club:** A well-supported local rugby club with modern facilities and active youth and adult squads. * **Stafford Cricket Club:** Situated at Riverway, fielding multiple teams in local and regional leagues.