Heworth has some history in the sports of cricket, football, rugby league and others.
Heworth Cricket Club is said to have been founded in 1784 (in 2009 they celebrated their 225th anniversary).
The football club was one of the earliest to play in the York area, and featured in the York Football League from 1898 onwards.
They finished as runners-up of the top level during the 1908–09, 1909–10 and 1911–12 seasons.

Elmpark Way in the village has hosted the York International 9s competition since 2002.
It is an annual rugby league nines competition and in the past has featured clubs from England, France and Russia.
It has been given a five-star rating by the Rugby League European Federation.
Heworth has some history in the sports of cricket, football, rugby league and others. Heworth Cricket Club is said to have been founded in 1784 (in 2009 they celebrated their 225th anniversary). The football club was one of the earliest to play in the York area, and featured in the York Football League from 1898 onwards. They finished as runners-up of the top level during the 1908–09, 1909–10 and 1911–12 seasons.
Elmpark Way in the village has hosted the York International 9s competition since 2002. It is an annual rugby league nines competition and in the past has featured clubs from England, France and Russia. It has been given a five-star rating by the Rugby League European Federation.
Heworth, York