Where to Watch Sports With Kids in Eugene & Springfield
A Family Guide to Local College, High School & Community Sports
Want to take the kids to a game, but not sure where to start?
Eugene and Springfield families can watch everything from Duck soccer and volleyball to Friday night football, local college athletics, summer baseball, and more.
This guide brings some of our local spectator sports together in one place, with links to current schedules plus practical information to help families decide what might work best for them.
Schedules, admission information, promotions, and venue policies can change. Always confirm current details with the team or school before heading to a game.
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⭐ Good Places to Start With Kids
🍂 Fall Sports | ❄️ Winter Sports
⭐ Good Places to Start With Kids
Not every sporting event feels the same with kids in tow. These are a few local options worth considering depending on the experience your family wants.
⚽ Oregon Women’s Soccer
Best for: An affordable, lower-pressure introduction to Duck sports.
Oregon Women’s Soccer is one of the easiest ways for families to cheer on the Ducks in person. Home games are played at Papé Field, where the smaller venue makes the experience feel much more approachable with kids than a major stadium event.
Where: Papé Field, 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
Tickets: Adult general admission is $5. Child general admission is free. Seating is general admission.
View the Oregon Women’s Soccer schedule
View soccer ticket information
💙 Macaroni KID Parent Notes
We attended a 2026 Oregon Women’s Soccer home match with our kids, and this was a particularly manageable Duck sporting event for younger children.
The smaller venue puts families close to the action without navigating a huge stadium, and it’s easy to leave early if the kids hit their limit.
At the game we attended, there were kid activities during the first half, and our kids especially enjoyed meeting players and getting autographs afterward. Activities and postgame opportunities can vary by game, so check current game-day information before you go.
Parking: Parking for Papé Field games is free for fans in Lot 5 of Autzen Stadium. ADA parking is available in designated spaces near the east gate.
⚽ 2026 Oregon Women’s Soccer Promotions
A few home games may be especially fun for families:
- Aug. 27 vs. Oregon State: Rivalry Match + 100 Duck Calls giveaway
- Sept. 13 vs. Maryland: Pups in Papé + Kid Zone
- Oct. 2 vs. UCLA: Post-match autographs
- Oct. 11 vs. Iowa: Post-match autographs + Kid Zone
- Oct. 16 vs. Michigan: Be Oregon + 150 Be Oregon hats giveaway
Promotions and giveaways can change and may be available only while supplies last. Check Oregon Athletics before heading to the game.
Quick Take: If your kids want to experience Duck sports without the expense, crowds, or commitment of football, this is a great place to start.
🏐 Oregon Volleyball
Best for: Families looking for an indoor Duck sporting event during fall.
Oregon Volleyball plays at Matthew Knight Arena and gives families another way to experience University of Oregon athletics without committing to a football game.
🔵 Lane Community College Athletics
Best for: Local college sports on a smaller scale.
Lane Community College offers soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross country, track & field, baseball, and other opportunities to watch college athletes compete locally.
Check individual game listings for current start times, admission information, and venue details.
🏈 Oregon Football
Best for: Families who want the full big-game Duck experience.
Oregon Football at Autzen Stadium is a much bigger outing than most of the sports in this guide. Before heading out with kids, check parking, transportation, bag policies, gate information, weather, and current game-day rules.
🦆 Jr. Duck Club
Good for: Young Duck fans who may attend several Oregon sporting events during the year.
The Jr. Duck Club is the official kids club of Oregon Athletics and is open to children in 6th grade and under.
2026-27 Regular Membership: $35 and includes a T-shirt, lanyard and credential, birthday perks, a monthly digital newsletter, and ticket benefits for select Oregon Athletics events.
Football Add-On: $40 and includes the regular membership benefits plus a ticket to Oregon Football vs. Portland State on September 18, 2026, along with ticket perks for select soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track & field and other home events, subject to availability.
Membership period: Valid through June 30, 2027.
🍂 Fall Sports
Fall is one of the busiest times for local sports, with soccer, football, volleyball, cross country, and high school athletics happening around Eugene and Springfield.
⚽ Soccer
Oregon Women’s Soccer
Papé Field, Eugene
View schedule
Lane Community College Soccer
Lane Community College
View Lane Titans athletics
High School Soccer
Boys soccer schedules | Girls soccer schedules
🏈 Football
Oregon Football
Autzen Stadium, Eugene
View schedule
High School Football
Friday night games are another easy way to support local student athletes close to home.
View Oregon high school football schedules
🏐 Volleyball
University of Oregon Volleyball — Schedule
Lane Community College Volleyball — Lane Titans
High School Volleyball — OSAA schedules
🏃 Cross Country
University of Oregon, Lane Community College, and local high schools compete throughout the fall.
❄️ Winter Sports
When the weather turns colder, basketball and other indoor sports give families plenty of ways to catch a game.
🏀 Oregon Basketball
Oregon Women’s and Men’s Basketball play home games at Matthew Knight Arena.
Women’s Basketball Schedule | Men’s Basketball Schedule
🏀 Lane Community College Basketball
Lane fields both men’s and women’s basketball teams.
🏫 High School Sports
Local schools compete in basketball, wrestling, swimming, and other sports throughout the winter.
🌸 Spring Sports
Spring brings soccer, softball, baseball, track & field, and more outdoor sports around Eugene and Springfield.
⚽ Sporting Cascades FC
Sporting Cascades FC is bringing another hometown soccer option to Eugene.
Where: Civic Park, Eugene
🥎 Oregon Softball
Oregon Softball offers another opportunity to watch the Ducks in a smaller outdoor venue during spring.
View the Oregon Softball schedule
🏃 Track & Field
TrackTown USA gives local families a chance to watch college track and field at Hayward Field. Lane Community College and area high schools also compete throughout spring.
Oregon Track & Field | Lane Titans | OSAA
⚾ High School Baseball & 🥎 Softball
☀️ Summer Sports
School may be out, but summer baseball gives Eugene and Springfield families local teams to cheer for during the warmer months.
⚾ Springfield Drifters
The Springfield Drifters bring summer collegiate baseball to Springfield.
View Springfield Drifters schedule and ticket information
⚾ Eugene Emeralds
The Eugene Emeralds — aka the Ems — bring professional Minor League Baseball to Eugene during the summer.
📣 Find More Local Games
If you already know which team or school you want to follow, these sites are the easiest places to find current schedules.
🦆 University of Oregon Athletics
🔵 Lane Community College Athletics
🏫 Eugene & Springfield High Schools
Local schools include Churchill, North Eugene, Sheldon, South Eugene, Springfield, and Thurston high schools.
💙 Before You Take the Kids to a Game
A few things are worth checking before heading out:
- Tickets: Some local games are free while others require advance tickets.
- Parking: Availability and cost vary significantly by venue.
- Bag policies: Larger venues may restrict what you can bring inside.
- Seating: Some venues use bleachers or general admission seating.
- Weather: For outdoor sports, be ready for Oregon weather to change.
- Food: Concession options vary, so check ahead if snacks are important to your crew.
- Timing: You do not have to stay for the entire game. Smaller local sporting events can be an easy, low-pressure introduction to watching sports with younger kids.
- Schedules: Games may be moved or canceled, so confirm before leaving home.
Know a Local Team We Should Add?
We’re always looking for more family-friendly ways to experience sports around Eugene and Springfield.
If there’s a local team, school, or sporting event families should know about, email colleene@macaronikid.com.
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