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Sports and Recreation - Version 17 vs Version 18
Sep 12, 2026, 11:08 PM
Updated internal link states after new pages were added (2026-09-12)
Sep 23, 2026, 07:35 AM
Merged five duplicate activity sections into single sections, added Extended Look montage activities, clarified that tennis playability is unconfirmed, removed an unverified gym name, an unsourced bar games claim and prior-entry comparisons
11Overview22Grand Theft Auto VI has a wide range of sports and recreational activities spread across the state of Leonida. Official trailers screenshots, and promotional materials have confirmed activities including basketball, tennis, gym workouts, boxing and cage fighting, pool, mini-golf, and off-road racing. These activities expand on the side content available in previous GTA titles, offering players diverse ways to spend time outside of the main story missions.3+Grand Theft Auto VI has a wide range of sports and recreational activities spread across the state of Leonida. Official trailers, screenshots, and promotional materials show activities including basketball, tennis courts, gym workouts, boxing and cage fighting, pool, mini-golf, and off-road racing, and the free-roam montage in the August 2026 Extended Look added gym training, basketball, jet skis, kayaking and racing. These activities give players ways to spend time outside of the main story missions.44Basketball66Basketball has been confirmed through an official Rockstar screenshot released on May 6, 2025. The screenshot shows a rooftop basketball court in Vice City with five NPCs present: one shooting free throws while others observe. The rooftop setting suggests basketball courts are integrated into the urban environment at various locations throughout the city. Basketball has appeared in limited forms in previous GTA games, but GTA VI appears to offer a more fully realized version of the sport as a side activity.7+Basketball has been confirmed through an official Rockstar screenshot released on May 6, 2025. The screenshot shows a rooftop basketball court in Vice City with five NPCs present: one shooting free throws while others observe. The rooftop setting suggests basketball courts are integrated into the urban environment at various locations throughout the city.88Trailer 2 footage also shows a full outdoor court in what appears to be a neighborhood park, and a basketball hoop is visible mounted on Jason's house, suggesting casual shooting is available at the player's residence. The protagonists were shown shooting hoops in the Extended Look's free-roam montage.910Whether basketball supports game modes such as two-on-two or around-the-world shooting challenges has not been confirmed.12+Tennis1115Tennis courts are visible in Trailer 1, appearing in a quick shot showing a court located in central Vice City. Tennis appeared as a playable mini-game in a prior franchise entry. GTA VI appears to continue this feature, with the warm climate and resort culture of Vice City providing a natural setting for the sport.16+Tennis courts are visible in trailer footage, including a quick Trailer 1 shot of a court in central Vice City, and a court appears in the background of official screenshots. Tennis gameplay has not been shown, and Rockstar has not confirmed whether tennis is playable.1317Gym and Weightlifting1519Gym workouts and weightlifting are confirmed through multiple trailer scenes. Trailer 2 shows Jason lifting weights on a beach, and additional footage shows characters working out at outdoor gym equipment. The gym appears to tie into the game's fitness and body mechanics system, where physical activity affects the character's appearance and potentially their stats.20+Gym workouts and weightlifting are confirmed through multiple trailer scenes. Trailer 2 shows Jason lifting weights on a beach, and additional footage shows characters working out at outdoor gym equipment. The gym appears to tie into the game's fitness and body mechanics system: previews of the Extended Look reported that the protagonists' builds visibly respond to their eating and exercise habits, and the showcase's free-roam montage included gym training. Whether gym visits affect combat damage or movement stats has not been confirmed.1721Outdoor gym setups visible in trailers include weight benches and free weights positioned on or near beaches, fitting the Southern Florida fitness culture that emphasizes outdoor exercise. Players may be able to access both outdoor gyms and dedicated indoor facilities.1923Boxing and Cage Fighting2125Boxing and cage fighting are confirmed through Trailer 2 footage. Lucia is shown throwing a high kick at an opponent inside a steel cage, suggesting a mixed martial arts style of combat rather than pure boxing. Separate footage shows Lucia training with a punching bag with wrapped fists, indicating that boxing-style training is available as a gym activity.2327Lucia's official character background states that her father taught her to fight from a young age, providing narrative context for why fighting activities are associated with her character. The cage fighting activity may function as both a side activity for earning money and a way to improve combat skills.28+Lucia's official character background states that her father taught her to fight from a young age, providing narrative context for why fighting activities are associated with her character. The cage fighting activity may function as both a side activity for earning money and a way to improve combat skills. Lucia is the fighter shown in the trailer, and Rockstar has not said whether both protagonists can take part. The fighting animations suggest a structured hand-to-hand system with kicks, punches, blocks and grapples rather than simple brawling.2529Pool2731Pool tables have been confirmed through Trailer 2, which includes a shot of a pool table in what appears to be a bar setting. Pool has been a staple side activity in recent GTA entries, available in bars and social venues. In GTA VI, pool tables are expected to be accessible at bars and similar establishments across Leonida.32+Pool tables have been confirmed through Trailer 2, which shows Jason playing pool with Cal in a bar setting. The scene ties the activity to social locations, where it doubles as a chance for character interactions between Jason and his associates. How many venues offer pool, and whether other bar games are included, has not been confirmed.2933Mini-Golf3135Mini-golf has been confirmed through an official Rockstar screenshot accompanying the reveal of Cal Hampton. The screenshot shows Cal standing with a golf club while a game of mini-golf takes place in the background. The activity appears to be set in the Leonida Keys area, consistent with the casual, tourist-oriented recreation available in the Keys.3337Mini-golf is new to the series and reflects Leonida's Florida-inspired tourist culture. At least one course has been confirmed through trailer footage and official screenshots, with an alligator-themed design featuring gator statues and Florida-style decorations. Course obstacles include classic windmills, ramps, and water hazards.39+Off-Road Racing3541Off-road racing is confirmed through trailer footage showing riders on dirt bikes and ATVs blazing through the rugged tracks of Mount Kalaga National Park. The Maibatsu Sanchez dirt bike has been confirmed to return, and an official Rockstar screenshot of Mount Kalaga shows two Sanchez riders off-roading through the national park terrain. Off-road racing may include competitive racing, time trials, and terrain challenges.3743Confirmed Activities44+Activities in the Extended Look3945ActivitySourceKnown LocationBasketballOfficial screenshot (May 2025)Rooftop courts, Vice CityTennisTrailer 1Vice City courtsWeightliftingTrailer 2Beach gyms, outdoor equipmentBoxing/Cage FightingTrailer 2Cage fighting venue; gymsPoolTrailer 2Bars across LeonidaMini-GolfOfficial screenshot (Cal Hampton reveal)Leonida KeysOff-Road RacingTrailer footage and official screenshotMount Kalaga National Park41-Basketball46+The August 2026 Extended Look included a free-roam montage set around an area named Bayside, cutting between legal and illegal pastimes across Leonida. Accounts of the showcase counted seventeen distinct side activities in it. Those relevant to sports and recreation are listed below.4247Basketball appears in Grand Theft Auto VI. Trailer 2 footage reveals multiple basketball settings across Vice City. A rooftop court is shown with five NPCs present: one shooting free throws while others watch from behind the rim. A separate overhead shot reveals a full outdoor court in what appears to be a neighborhood park, and a basketball hoop is visible mounted on Jason's house, suggesting casual shooting is available at the player's residence.48+Gym training and shooting hoops on a basketball courtJet skis and kayaking on open waterBoating through swamp, including airboatsRacingBase jumping, during which the player switched protagonists mid-freefallBackyard wrestling and a shooting range4449The presence of multiple court locations indicates basketball may support different game modes. Whether the gta6 implementation follows a similar shoot-and-block system, or expands into game modes such as two-on-two or around-the-world shooting challenges, has not been confirmed.50+Confirmed Activities4651Mini-Golf48-Mini-golf is a new sport for the GTA series and reflects Leonida's Florida-inspired culture. At least one mini-golf course has been confirmed through trailer footage and Rockstar's official screenshots, featuring an alligator-themed design with gator statues and Florida-style decorations. Course obstacles include classic windmills, ramps, and water hazards, all given a distinctly Southern flair.50-The introduction of mini-golf replaces traditional golf from GTA V, which featured a full 9-hole course. Mini-golf is a more casual activity that fits Leonida's tourist-heavy atmosphere. An alligator-themed mini-golf course is visible in official screenshots, featuring gator statues and Florida-style decorations consistent with the state's tourist culture.52-Tennis54-While tennis gameplay has not been directly shown in trailer footage, a tennis court was spotted in the background of official screenshots. Rockstar has not confirmed whether tennis is playable.56-Pool and Bar Games58-Pool returns in GTA VI after last appearing in GTA IV. Trailer 2 shows Jason playing pool with Cal in a bar setting, confirming the activity is tied to social locations. Rockstar has indicated that pool will be available in most bars the player visits, along with other bar games including darts. These social activities serve as both standalone mini-games and opportunities for character interactions between Jason and his associates.60-Cage Fighting and MMA62-Cage fighting has been confirmed in trailer footage; a comparable side activity previously appeared in The Ballad of Gay Tony. Trailer 2 shows Lucia fighting an opponent in an MMA-style ring with wrapped fists, performing a kick during the bout. The footage suggests a structured fighting system rather than simple brawling.64-The underground fight circuit may serve as both a side activity, a way to earn money. Given that Lucia is the fighter shown in the trailer, cage fighting may be character-specific or at minimum allow both protagonists to participate. The fighting animations suggest a developed hand-to-hand combat system with kicks, punches, blocks, and grapples, drawing from the improved melee combat that Rockstar has been building since GTA V and RDR2.66-Gym and Fitness Mechanics68-Working out at the gym is confirmed to return in GTA VI, marking the feature's comeback since GTA: San Andreas. Trailer 2 shows Jason lifting weights at an open-air beach gym surrounded by palm trees and dumbbells, while Lucia is shown in a separate gym scene hitting a punching bag with wrapped fists.70-The inclusion of gym activities strongly suggests a return of the fitness and body mechanics system. In San Andreas, working out built stamina and strength stats, with visible changes to the character's physique. Eagle-eyed fans have noted that Jason appears more muscular in some trailer frames than in others, indicating the game may track body composition based on the player's activity level. Whether gym visits affect combat damage or movement stats in gta6 has not been confirmed.72-A gym location sometimes called the "Pump and Run Gymnasium" has been referenced in community map analysis, though this name is unverified. Outdoor gym areas on Vice City's beaches provide a more casual workout option. The gym system ties directly into the broader gameplay mechanics of character progression, where physical condition affects in-game performance rather than being purely cosmetic.74-ActivitySourceKnown LocationBasketballOfficial screenshot (May 2025)Rooftop courts, Vice CityWeightliftingTrailer 2Beach gyms, outdoor equipmentBoxing/Cage FightingTrailer 2Cage fighting venue; gymsPoolTrailer 2Bars across LeonidaMini-GolfOfficial screenshot (Cal Hampton reveal)Leonida KeysOff-Road RacingTrailer footage and official screenshotMount Kalaga National ParkTennis (courts only; playability unconfirmed)Trailer 1 and official screenshotsVice City courtsKayakingExtended Look free-roam montageNot specifiedJet SkiingExtended Look free-roam montageNot specified7553Trivia7654GTA VI features more confirmed recreational activities than any previous GTA title at the time of its pre-release marketing. This reflects the breadth of Leonida's open world.Cage fighting returns to the GTA series as a side activity (it previously appeared in The Ballad of Gay Tony for GTA IV), and fighting mechanics have been central to the series' combat since GTA: San Andreas.Mini-golf is another first for the series. This adds to the range of casual recreational options available alongside the game's more intense criminal activities.55+Mini-golf is another first for the series. This adds to the range of casual recreational options available alongside the game's more intense criminal activities.