Oregon Ducks — The teams representing the University of Oregon, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, are Eugene's most famous contribution to the sports world. Ducks sports have benefited enormously from the financial support of Phil Knight, UO alum and head of Oregon-based sports equipment giant Nike. Currently, the highest-profile Oregon team is the football team, which rose to become a perennial national contender in the early 2000s and also (in)famous for its highly colorful and variable uniforms. Oregon also has am extremely rich tradition in track and field, with Hayward Field known for its enthusiastic fans; the city has become known as "Track Town USA" because of this. The main sporting venues (including Hayward Field) are all on campus. The football stadium, Autzen Stadium, is famous as one of the loudest and most intimidating venues in American sports. In 2011, the basketball teams moved to the new Matthew Knight Arena (nicknamed "Matt Arena"; named for Phil's son, who died in a scuba diving accident). Ducks baseball, revived in 2009 after nearly 30 years, plays at PK Park (not named for Knight), which is shared with the minor-league professional Eugene Emeralds.
Eugene Emeralds Baseball Minor League Baseball team with games during the summer. (PK Park, 2735 Leo Harris Pkwy)
Eugene Generals Hockey Minor league hockey team with games from October to February. (Lane Events Center / Fairgrounds - Ice Rink 796 W. 13th Avenue (541)682-3615)
Oregon Bach Festival, Held late June through mid-July. (Presented by the University or Oregon)
Hult Center for the Performing Arts Large performing arts center. West 7th Avenue & Willamette St, (800) 735-2900
WOW Hall Small concert hall featuring alternative performances. 291 W 8th Ave (541) 687-2746. Ask about work trade opportunities between 3:00 and 6:00PM Monday through Friday--maybe you'll get to see the show for free!
Hayward Field One of the best-known historic track and field stadiums in the United States. Hayward Field has hosted three Olympic Trials, and a variety of National, NCAA, and Masters championships. University of Oregon
First or Last Friday Artwalk. Popular art walk in downtown with all the local galleries participating. Free
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History At the University of Oregon
Lord Leebrick Theatre Company, 540 Charnelton Street, ☎ (541) 465-1506, . Community theater with a diverse schedule. See website for current shows and times.$8 - $30. �
Actors Cabaret of Eugene (ACE), 996 Willamette Street, ☎ (541) 683-4368, . Office hours Tues - Sat, 11AM - 3PM. Local dinner theater in downtown. See website for current shows and times$16 - $40. �
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