New York's Top 100 Events 2017 - Sports Events

February 21, 2017
1. U.S. Open
#1 Sports Event The best tennis players in the world compete in the prestigious U.S. Open, which draws about 700,000 spectators each year. Stan Wawrinka and Angelique Kerber took the top prizes in 2016. In 2016, the tournament debuted a retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium, a revamped South Plaza, and a sunken-court Grandstand. Next: August 28-September 10, 2017

#1 Sports Event
The best tennis players in the world compete in the prestigious U.S. Open, which draws about 700,000 spectators each year. Stan Wawrinka and Angelique Kerber took the top prizes in 2016. In 2016, the tournament debuted a retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium, a revamped South Plaza, and a sunken-court Grandstand. Next: August 28-September 10, 2017

Photo: Courtesy of the U.S. Open
2. New York City Marathon
#2 Sports Event More than 50,000 people participate in the New York City Marathon, which draws more than one million spectators in all five boroughs. This year, past winner and four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi will run his final marathon. Tata Consultancy Services returns as the title sponsor for the third consecutive year. Next: November 5, 2017

#2 Sports Event
More than 50,000 people participate in the New York City Marathon, which draws more than one million spectators in all five boroughs. This year, past winner and four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi will run his final marathon. Tata Consultancy Services returns as the title sponsor for the third consecutive year. Next: November 5, 2017

Photo: Scott McDermott
3. Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
#3 Sports Event In 2017, the Westminster Kennel Club made headlines when it welcomed cats into the mix for the first time. More than 3,000 canines participate in the event, which just wrapped up its 141st annual show. Events take place in Madison Square Garden and at Piers 92 and 94. Next: February 12-13, 2018

#3 Sports Event
In 2017, the Westminster Kennel Club made headlines when it welcomed cats into the mix for the first time. More than 3,000 canines participate in the event, which just wrapped up its 141st annual show. Events take place in Madison Square Garden and at Piers 92 and 94. Next: February 12-13, 2018

Photo: Christina Frausini
4. Five Boro Bike Tour
#5 Sports Event (up from #5) The 40-mile bicycle race on car-free streets throughout the five boroughs celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2017 with an expected turnout of more than 32,000 cyclists. TD Bank returns as the event’s title sponsor. Next: May 7, 2017

#5 Sports Event (up from #5)
The 40-mile bicycle race on car-free streets throughout the five boroughs celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2017 with an expected turnout of more than 32,000 cyclists. TD Bank returns as the event’s title sponsor. Next: May 7, 2017

Photo: Tod Seelie
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