SPORTS & RECREATION IN BUCKHEAD
Fitness, Golf, Teams & Everything in Between
BUCKHEAD FITNESS & RECREATION
From boutique fitness studios to championship golf — Buckhead offers world-class sport and recreation for every lifestyle.
Golf & Tennis
Capital City Club
Est. 1883 member club; championship golf course and tennis facilities.
7 Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta
Fitness Studio
Buckhead CrossFit
High-intensity group training in the heart of Buckhead.
Pharr Road NE
Premium Gym
Life Time Fitness Buckhead
Full-service athletic club with pools, courts, and spa.
3050 Peachtree Road NW
Tennis & Fitness
Chastain Park Athletic Club
Outdoor courts, pool, and recreational leagues year-round.
166 W Wieuca Road NE
Boutique Studio
Orangetheory Fitness Buckhead
Heart-rate based interval training, proven results.
3118 Piedmont Road NE
Barre Studio
Pure Barre Buckhead
Low-impact, high-intensity barre classes.
Buckhead Village
Running Trail
Buckhead Running Trails
3 miles of paved loop through Chastain Park.
Chastain Park Loop
Cycling Studio
SoulCycle Buckhead
Iconic indoor cycling community.
Buckhead Village
SPORTS EVENTS & LEAGUES
Races, tournaments, recreational leagues, and spectator events — here's what's happening in Buckhead this season.
Saturday 7:00 AM
Chastain Park 5K Run
Chastain Park
Annual community 5K through the park loop.
July 4th, 7:00 AM
Peachtree Road Race Watch Party
Buckhead Sports Bars on Peachtree Road
Celebrate the iconic Atlanta 10K race from Buckhead's best viewing spots.
Ongoing Tournaments
Buckhead Tennis Open
Capital City Club
USTA-sanctioned amateur tournament.
Game Nights, 7:30 PM
Atlanta Hawks Watch Party
Buckhead Bar District
Community watch parties at Buckhead's premier sports bars.
Sundays
Chastain Park Recreational Soccer League
Chastain Park Fields
Adult co-ed recreational league, all skill levels welcome.
Spring
Golf Tournament — Capital City Classic
Capital City Club
Annual member-guest golf tournament.
Sunday 7:00 AM
Buckhead Cycling Group Ride
Peachtree Road
Weekly group road cycling from Buckhead Village.
ATLANTA PRO SPORTS IN BUCKHEAD
Buckhead is home to Atlanta's most passionate sports fans. Whether it's courtside loyalty to the Hawks at State Farm Arena, tailgating energy for the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, following the Braves north of the perimeter at Truist Park, or catching Atlanta United at Bobby Dodd Stadium — Buckhead neighborhoods light up on game days.
- Atlanta Hawks (NBA) — State Farm Arena, Downtown Atlanta. Buckhead bars go full navy and red on Hawks nights.
- Atlanta Falcons (NFL) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Game-day watch parties pack every Buckhead sports bar.
- Atlanta Braves (MLB) — Truist Park, Cumberland. Braves fans gather early at Buckhead tailgate spots before heading northwest.
- Atlanta United FC (MLS) — Bobby Dodd Stadium / Avaya Stadium. Supporter groups meet in Buckhead before marching to matches.
Buckhead's dining and nightlife scene turns every major game into an event. Restaurants on Buckhead Village's main strip put up massive screens; sports bars along Peachtree Road fill to capacity before tip-off. Buckhead Today covers watch-party locations, team news, and fan culture all season long.
WHERE TO WATCH
- Stats Brewpub — 300 Marietta St NW
- Yard House Buckhead — 3242 Peachtree Road NE
- Champions at Renaissance Waverly — Cumberland area
LATEST SPORTS NEWS
Local athletic achievements, facility openings, youth sports milestones, and recreational policy updates — all Buckhead, all sports.
FITNESS
Life Time Buckhead Completes $2M Renovation
The Peachtree Road flagship adds a new aquatics center and expanded group fitness floor, setting a new standard for luxury fitness in Atlanta.
YOUTH SPORTS
Buckhead Youth Basketball League Sees Record Enrollment
Over 400 kids ages 6-14 have registered for the fall season, the highest turnout in the league's 12-year history.
RUNNING
Chastain Park 5K Returns with New Course Map
Organizers announce a redesigned route that showcases more of the park's natural trail sections, adding a challenging hill finish.
GOLF
Capital City Club Named Among Top 100 Private Courses
Golf Digest recognizes the historic Buckhead club in its annual ranking, citing course conditioning and architectural heritage.
ATLANTA TEAMS
Buckhead Bars Prep for Hawks Playoffs
Sports venues across Buckhead are upgrading screens and expanding patio seating ahead of what fans hope will be a deep playoff run.
RECREATION
City of Atlanta Approves Chastain Park Field Expansion
New multipurpose athletic fields will accommodate growing demand for adult soccer, lacrosse, and youth flag football programs.