Riviera Maya Events : Sporting Events

May 19 Medieval Gladiator Battles!

Rob Kinnon — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:42:00 GMT

Calling all Ladies and Lords of Playa!

You are invited to witness the First Annual Medieval Battle of Sand Gladiators this Sunday at Playa Fundadores, the park next to the Cozumel Ferry dock. All are welcome to participate and entrance is free. The show begins promptly at 2:30 so please be early if you plan to participate. For more information, please visit Playahit on Facebook.

May 3-5th 8th Annual Playa Soccer World Cup

Rob Kinnon — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:45:00 GMT

The 8th Annual Playa Soccer World Cup is coming to the Riviera Maya!

Local teams from all over the world will compete for the 2013 Championship. Mexico has been the winner for two years running; will they take the cup again this year?? Come out to Mamita's Beach in Playa del Carmen and show your support and love of the game. For more information please visit Mayan Explore online.

March 17 Etapa Island Aire Libre Circuit 2013

Rob Kinnon — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:42:00 GMT

Come compete with the best athletes and runners in Southeast Mexico!

Aire Libre invites all athletes, runners, clubs and groups, and families alike to participate in the race. All ages and levels of adults and children are welcome. The 5K race will begin at 7am and the 10K just minutes later. For registration online click here or visit http://airelibre.mx/ for more information.

May 26 Third Annual Tres Rios Triathlon!!

Rob Kinnon — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:50:00 GMT

Think you have what it takes to be a tri-athlete?? Start training now to prepare yourself for swimming, cycling, and sprinting through the beautiful and well-preserved Tres Rios Natural Park in the Riviera Maya!

The competition includes 750m swimming through the turquoise Caribbean Ocean, then 25m cycling and running through the exuberant jungle at Tres Rios Natural Park. After the race, relax your tired muscles at the luxurious Ya’ax Ché Spa at Tres Rios.

Not such an athlete yourself? Join us as a spectator and enjoy guided tours through the jungle, snorkeling, and kayaking through the crystaline rivers.

For more information about the race and special travel packages offered, call 1-800-871-7912 or click here.

Feb. 3, 2012 - Super Bowl XLVII Party at Wah Wah Beach Bar

Rob Kinnon — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Join us for Super Bowl 2013 at Wah Wah Beach Bar. Our huge 8 X 8 meter screen.....that's 26 X 26 FEET!!.... will insure the best seat in the house, no matter where you sit!

Our All You Can Eat Super Bowl Buffet will be served at 5pm and will be packed full of traditional Super Bowl treats. Pizza, Chicken Wings, Deep Fried Dill Pickle spears, Dips, Nacho/ Taco Bar, A whole roasted Pig and plenty more! The Buffet will be served until 10 pm!! The cost is 250.00 mn per person.

Drink Specials:
Draft Beer (Ambar or Sol)......20mn
Bacardi Blanco or Anejo, Smirnoff, Centenario Tequila....45mn
Jager Bombs.....55mn

Sunday will be all about the game so there will be no bands distracting us and the audio will be pumped through our rockin' sound system!! This is one Super Bowl Party you won't forget!

**(Please note our regular Sunday Buffet will be served from 12 noon until 3pm. The theme is Spain! Tapas, Paella and more!)

December 8th, UFC on FOX at the Tequila Barrel

Rob Kinnon — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:24:00 GMT

Feeling lucky? Put your bets on either Benson Henderson or Nate Diaz for a chance to win big!!

Tequila Barrel invites you on December 8th at 7:00pm to watch the Ultimate Fight Club's Ultimate Lightweight Championship!!

November 24th, 2012 UFC Fights at the Tequila Barrel

Rob Kinnon — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:59:00 GMT

Join us at 9:00 pm on Saturday at the Tequila Barrel for what will be an amazing UFC fight!

Georges St-Pierre will be fighting Carlos Condit! A combat you will NOT want to miss!

October 28, 2012 - 1st Ecological Marathon of the Riviera Maya

Rob Kinnon — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Playa del Carmen's first marathon will take place on Sunday, October 28th. The 42k (26 mile) course will traverse 5th Avenue, downtown, jungle and beach. If you don't want to run a full marathon, you can also register for the half-marathon, 10k or 3k races.

The race is being organized by Trixperience and Efecto Verde (Green Effect). Efecto Verde is a non-profit organization that is bringing rooftop gardens to urban environments. Rooftop gardens improve air quality, reduce energy consumption and can even provide food. For each registered marathon runner, a planter made of recycled materials will be donated for rooftop gardens in Playa del Carmen. Also, 50% of registration fees will be donated to Efecto Verde for their rooftop garden projects.

You can register in English here until October 26th.

Website: Maraton Ecologico de la Riviera Maya

September 15, 2012 Independence Day in the Riviera Maya

Rob Kinnon — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 16:33:00 GMT

Independence Day in Mexico is a full two day FIESTA! The festivities kick off on September 15th with the reenactment of the "Grito"~ yell, of Mexico's Independence. There is not a bar, restaurant, store or hotel that doesn't participate in the celebrations!! Just take a peek at the fiesta options available!

Cultural Market in Parque la Ceiba.

Huge beach party with buffet, events and Rugby!

Live Music and great food and drink specials at la Choperia.

Yummy daily specials for the whole "Mes Patria"~ Patriotic Month, at Impanema's Grill.

YUMMY!! Traditional Chiles en Nogada at Xocolatier.

Delicious Mexican food specials in Cafe Andrade.

BEACH PARTY with live music and tons of fun at Zenzi Beach.

Mambo Cafe is having a huge salsa dance party all night long!

The party at Senor Frogs is guaranteed to be a good time!!

Drink specials at Piola.

Watch the fight and celebrate Independence Day at Wicky's.

Free cocktail with the purchase of a Molcajete meal in Tropical.

Music, party and lots of fun at Three Olvies.

Whoo Hoo FREE tequila in Origenes!!

Sala Rosa big, big, big Mexican PARTAYY!

Super Fiesta at MOCE in Cancun!

Puerto Morelos scheduled events for the town center- music, entertainment, food, fun, and EL GRITO!!

Mamitas Beach PARTY rock star style for Independence Day!

BEACH party! Woot Woot!! KOOL Beach live music and DJ!

Gorgeous buffet dinner at Las Palapas!

Serious Mexican FIESTA at Fusion on the beach.

Boxing and 10 peso tequila shots at Las de Guanatos.

Fine dinning special celebration meal at Casa del Agua.

Special culinary experience at Imprevist.

High energy music from the north of Mexico at Fusion Beach Club.

The party at Coco Bongo is sure to be stellar as always!

Coco Maya international party on the beach.

Zignum Mezcal offers an open bar party to celebrate Independence Day.

Free MEZCAL shots n Cocotte.

Boxing and TEQUILA at the Surf Bar Burro Playero.

Fiesta in Hotel El Punto.

In the main plaza in downtown Playa del Carmen PEDRO FERNANDEZ will be giving a FREE SHOW!

Huge beach party at Blue Venado Beach Club.

Drink specials, music and good people at Bar Ranita.

BClub is celebrating with three full days of party, party, party!

Art exposition celebrating Mexico's popular arts.

How will you be celebrating Independence Day in Mexico!?

August 27, 2012 Sign Up for the Children's Triathlon

Rob Kinnon — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:16:00 GMT

Aire Libre proudly presents, the second annual Triathlon for Children, Playa del Carmen. Children of all ages are invited to set sports goals and inspire positive relationship and personal growth through sports.

Inscription for this event begins August 27th, 2012. You may register at: Elite Cyclery in Cancun in the Plaza Outlets Mall; in Playa del Carmen at Shelter on 5th Avenue between 22 and 24, or at Cycling Journey on the Carretera Federal in front of Sam's Club; in Cozumel at Puro Mar Kite and Surf on 5th Avenue near 3 south, or Cabrilla Sport Center located at 11 Avenue and 10th.

The Triathlon will be on November 11, 2012 at the Colegio Mayaland Avenida Juarez in Playa del Carmen.

Sept. 2, 2012 - "Mayan Revenge" Mountain Bike Challenge

Rob Kinnon — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 03:04:00 GMT

Mountain bike a mystical route in paradise- few will be beaten down, but everyone will come out a winner!

Sunday, September 2nd beginning at Punta Venado. MTB Cancun invites you to challenge yourself and your friends with an intensive ride through the rough terrain of the jungle and beaches of the Riviera Maya.

June 29 and 30, 2012- Cricket in Cancun

Rob Kinnon — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:11:00 GMT

Enjoy two days of Cricket matches in Cancun. Cheer for the home team as they compete against a touring Australian team June 29th, 1 pm until 6 pm and June 30th, 9 am until 6 pm.

The Cancun based cricket team is made up of players from UK, AUZ, RSA, IRE, India and Mexico. The match will be a good one; 3 of the Cancun team's players also play for the Mexican selection.

Everyone is welcome to join the fun and admission is free.

The matches will be held at

INSTITUTO AMERICANO LEONARDO DA VINCI

Plantel Secundaria y Preparatoria. Av. 16 de Abril Lote 10 S.M. 10

77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

For more information please contact Phillip at phillipmex@hotmail.com

Tuesday Night Bike Rides in Playa del Carmen!!

Rob Kinnon — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:11:00 GMT

Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night in Playa del Carmen? Want to meet new friends, learn about Playa and get some exercise? Join the Tuesday night bike rides!

The group meets in Calle Corozon every Tuesday night at 8:40pm. Calle Corazon is the extension of calle 14 running between 5th and 10th Ave. Participants must have a bicycle, helmet and lights for safety. The ride lasts about 45-60 minutes and more or less follows the route posted below. If you are new to Playa, this is a great way to get to know your new city a bit better and make some new friends!

June 1-3, 2012 - Nextel InterClubs Polo Tournament in Puerto Morelos

Rob Kinnon — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:18:00 GMT

Match play begins on Friday June 1st for the 2012 InterClubs Polo Tournament sponsored by Nextel and hosted by El Rey Polo Club in Puerto Morelos Mexico.

Don't miss this opportunity to watch polo players from around the world go head to head in this exciting equestrian game of speed and skill.

Matches begin at 2:00pm n the afternoon.

There will be a cocktail reception to introduce the participating teams at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cancun today, May 31st at 6:30 pm.

May 31 - June 3, 2012 Cozumel Celebrity Golf Tournament

Rob Kinnon — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:19:00 GMT

May 31st to June 3rd the Cozumel Country Club will play host to the 2012 Cozumel Celebrity Golf Tournament, A promotional tourism event for the Island of Cozumel, Quintana Roo with the participation of 18 well known celebrities within the sports and entertainment industry from the USA and Mexico.

The Cozumel Country Club, with its Jack Nicklaus designed 18-hole championship course, was the first on this island. This 6,734 yard 72 par course extends itself around the tree line surrounded by mangroves, swamps and the rest of the natural habitat of this beautiful Island. This wonderful course is located only 15 minutes from the international port and 10 minutes from the Cozumel airport, making it accessible to all new visitors.

For more information visit http://www.fanatiks.com/cozumelgolf