Sports are a major part of the local culture, with a strong emphasis on cricket, football, and traditional Indian sports.
* **Stadiums:** The Moin-ul-Haq Stadium is the city's principal venue for cricket and has hosted international matches in the past. * **Indoor Sports:** The Patliputra Sports Complex in Kankarbagh is a modern facility equipped for indoor games, athletics, and football. * **Professional Franchises:** The city is represented in the Pro Kabaddi League by the **Patna Pirates**, one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history.
