Though lacking a "Big Four" major league sports team, Richmond has a passionate sports culture centered on minor leagues, college athletics, and motorsports.
* **Baseball**: The Richmond Flying Squirrels are the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, playing at The Diamond. * **Soccer**: The Richmond Kickers play in USL League One and are one of the longest continuously operating professional soccer clubs in the US, hosting matches at City Stadium. * **College Sports**: The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Rams men's basketball team has a massive, devoted following, playing at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The University of Richmond Spiders also command a strong local fanbase. * **Motorsports**: The Richmond Raceway is a premier short-track facility that hosts semi-annual NASCAR Cup Series events.