- Football: US Sassuolo Calcio play soccer in Serie A, the top tier. Their Mapei Stadium (capacity 21,500) is two km north of Reggio city centre.
- AC Reggiana also play at Mapei Stadium, in Serie C the third tier.
- Rugby Union: Valorugby Emilia play in Serie A Elite, the top domestic tier. Their home ground Stadio Mirabello (capacity 4500) is 500 m south of the railway station.
- Bike along the Via Matildica. Rent a bike and go for part of the Via Matildica, a bike trail going all the way down to Tuscany. You can follow the river south for a pleasant ride through the countryside. (updated Apr 2022)
