Chile Sports Events
Football is the most prominent sports discipline in Chile. The country's top tier football league is the Campeonato Nacional, featuring clubs such as Colo-Colo, Universidad de Chile, and Universidad Católica. The national football team has seen global recognition, especially following their Copa América victories.
Other professional sports include tennis, where the Chile Open, an ATP Tour event attracts international players. Rodeo, declared a national sport, has a dedicated rodeo championship circuit, primarily in rural areas.
Basketball also has a substantial presence with the Liga Nacional de Básquetbol, and in recent years, the rise of rugby has led to the creation of the Chilean Rugby Championship. Motorsport events, such as the Santiago ePrix of the Formula E series that ran for 3 years, while the country's diverse landscapes provide a backdrop for extreme sports events, such as the Andes Pacifico mountain bike race and the Patagonian Expedition Race.
