Sports Teams and Stadiums
| Club | Sport | League | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highveld Lions | Cricket | MTN Domestic Championship | Wanderers Stadium |
| Kaizer Chiefs | Football | Premier Soccer League | Johannesburg Stadium |
| Moroka Swallows | Football | Premier Soccer League | Rand Stadium |
| Orlando Pirates | Football | Premier Soccer League | FNB Stadium |
| Alexander United | Football | MTN Supersport Leagues | Alexander Stadium |
| Katlehong City | Football | MTN Supersport Leagues | Potgietersrus Rugby Stadium |
| Lions | Rugby union | Super Rugby | Coca-Cola Park |
| Golden Lions | Rugby union | Currie Cup | Coca-Cola Park |
Johannesburg's most popular sports by participation are association football, cricket, rugby union, and running. Early each Sunday morning, tens of thousands of runners gather to take part in informal runs organised by several athletic clubs.
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