Sport in Cape Town

The Western Province cricket team is one of the best in the country and the people of Cape Town are passionate about their cricket. The game is played by many and has been played since the early days of British occupation. The Newlands Cricket Ground is one of the most picturesque in the world and the facilities at the Grounds are excellent.

Cape Town is home to the famous Argus Cycle Tour of the Peninsula, which takes place in March every year. The Cycle Tour winds through an endless selection of beautiful forest trails throughout the city.

For deep sea game fishing you will find the big game of the cape shore that is among the best in the world in particular long fin, yellow fin tuna and broad billed swordfish.

The area in and around Cape Town offers the golf enthusiasts some of the best golf courses in the world. Visit South African Golf Tours for information on courses and golf tours throughout Cape Town.

Rugby is sacred among South Africans and Springbok team members, fondly known as the ‘boks’, are national heroes.

The Royal Cape Yacht Club is situated at the docks in Table Bay, and is the starting point for the famous Cape to Rio Yacht Race, which takes place every two years.

Scuba diving is one of the largest growing sports in Cape Town and there are many areas offering excellent visibility for this exciting sport. Don’t forget your full-length wet suits, because the waters in Cape Town are notorious for their icy temperatures.

Surfing is perhaps the biggest sub-culture in the Western Cape, and some of the world's leading surfers are resident here. Competitions are held during the summer months, and you’ll find perfect waves at Kommetjie, Noordhoek, Clifton, Rocklands.