Club Sport Emelec
Sporting events take place in November, and from January through April. Football is the main sport of the city, as it is in the nation. The city has two professional teams: Delfín S.C. and Manta F.C., who used to be Manta S.C. Other teams have included Green Cross F.C., America, Juventud Italiana, and River Plate. However, most residents are fans of Barcelona Sporting Club and Club Sport Emelec, the teams with the largest fan base in Manabí.