Did you grow up going to sporting events? Would you like your children to share that experience? Here are few ideas of spectator sports in Jerusalem...

Soccer

Hapoel Katamon: 2nd division soccer

Season & Game Times: Home games take place on Friday afternoons and the exact game time is decided a few days before. Click here for a schedule in Hebrew. Scroll down till the closest date and check that Hapoel Katamon is listed as קבוצה ביתית "Home Team" .  You can also join their facebook page to stay updated with the events of the team.

Tickets:20 NIS (Kids under 13 are free)

Game Location: Most games are played at Teddy Stadium and some games are played in the Givat Raam Stadium. Call a day ahead to check on the location. MAP

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Beitar Jerusalem

Season & Game Times: Known for its black and yellow uniforms, Beitar Yerushalayim is Jerusalem's main soccer team. The crowds at the games are known to be wild and there is alot of smoking at the games. It is not the best atmosphere for kids although they did just open a Father/Son section which is supposed to be "tamer". It is also pretty special to hear the crowds sing "Anachnu Maaminim" when Beitar scores a goal.  If you have gone to a game then list a comment here to let us know what you thought. Game times are announced on the website a few days before the game.

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online. Father/Son Annual Membership is available for 1400 NIS (up to age 13).

Game Location: Teddy Stadium, Malcha MAP

Basketball

Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball

Season & Game Times: Games are played on Saturday nights and Sun or Monday nights. The games have a college like atmosphere and can be loud at times. The arena is small so space is limited.

Tickets: 30-40 NIS

Game Location: Malcha Arena (across from Ramat Denya) MAP

Phone: 02-624-1440

Baseball

Israel Association of Baseball (IAB): Youth League

Season & Game Times: Spring

Tickets: Free

Game Location: Kraft Stadium MAP

Football

Israel Football League (IFL)

Season & Game Times: This year there willl be eight teams in the Football League. Games are played on Thursday Nights, Fridays and Saturday Nights. Click here for a schedule of when the games will be played in Kraft Stadium. Tickets are available at the ticket office on the day of the game. During half time kids can run around on the field. This is a great family activity.

Tickets: 20 NIS (Adult) 10 NIS (Child)

Game Location: Kraft Stadium MAP

Phone: 02-623-6443

If you are interested in Cricket there is a Men's league that plays on Thurs & Sat nights in Modiin and for Ice Hockey you will need to travel up north to the Canada Center in Metulla.

For a map of Jerusalem Sports Arena locations click here.

We would like to thank Andy from Israel Sports Radio for his help in putting this blog post together. Make sure to check out his new online sports store.