Rivers United is Port Harcourt's professional football club and one of the major teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The club has a passionate local following and matches at Yakubu Gowon Stadium draw large crowds, particularly for league matches against rivals from Lagos and Kano. The club has won the Nigerian title and has competed in African club competitions, giving it a profile well beyond Rivers State.
Going to a match is one of the most genuinely local experiences Port Harcourt offers. Ticket prices are low by any international standard, and the atmosphere in the stands is loud, colourful, and good-natured. The stadium fills with drumming groups and supporter associations who maintain the energy throughout the ninety minutes. Check the club's social media or the stadium box office for current fixture information.