While Auburn does not host major league professional teams, it is a regional hub for specialized sports and highly competitive amateur athletics.
* **Equestrian**: **Emerald Downs** is the epicenter of thoroughbred horse racing in Washington state, hosting the prestigious Longacres Mile. * **Local Athletics**: The city's three primary high schools (Auburn, Auburn Riverside, and Auburn Mountainview) foster intense local rivalries in football, basketball, and baseball, regularly competing for state titles. * **Community Sports**: The city facilitates extensive adult and youth amateur leagues, from softball to soccer, utilizing top-tier facilities like Game Farm Park.