7 New England Sports Teams That Are Just the Ticket

From baseball to basketball, lacrosse to hockey, plus rugby (surprise!), each of the New England sports picks in this roundup—one for each state, plus Boston——have pro teams with a hometown vibe and game-day seats at a fraction of the cost of the majors.

By Yankee Editors|Apr 09 2026| Print icon

A soccer match at Vermont Green FC stadium with a large crowd and mountains in the background.

Enjoy the mountain scenery and women's soccer at Virtue Field in Burlington, Vermont, the home field for Vermont Green FC.

Credit: Vermont Green FC/Patrick McCormack

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