Living on the edges of the Austin-Metro area gives residents easy access to many sporting events to attend. While tailgating with the University of Texas Longhorns is an Austinite favorite, there are many Austin-area sports teams beyond Bevo that you can support.
Soccer
Austin FC
Austin FC is the first Major League Soccer team in the Austin-metro area. They kicked off their inaugural season in 2021 at the newly completed Q2 Stadium in North Austin. Get tickets to the next Austin FC games here.
Rugby
Austin Blacks
The Austin Blacks rugby team competes in USA Rugby Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 with three full squads. You can catch a match at their East Austin club. You can not buy tickets ahead of time, but fans can learn more about membership and see the teams’ schedules on their website.
Austin Huns
Austin Huns Rugby Football Club currently competes on the semi-professional level. The season kicks off in January. You can follow the team for schedule updates on their website.
Austin Valkyrie
The Valkyries have been Austin’s premier women’s rugby club since 1991. The team competes in Division 1 and Division 2. The women’s season spans March to June. Stay updated on tickets here.
Roller Derby
Texas Roller Derby
The Roller Derby is also home to several popular Austin-area sports teams. The five-team league hosts monthly and bi-monthly bouts. The season begins in January and ends in October. Fans can also attend invitational games and scrimmages during that time. You can follow the Roller Derby for updates on their website.
Texas Rollergirls
Texas Rollergirls is a non-profit charity organization dedicated to playing and promoting the amateur women’s sport of Flat Track Derby. You can learn more about how to participate or get tickets here.
Ultimate Disc
Austin Sol
Austin Sol is a professional franchise in the American Ultimate Disc League. The team plays home games at various locations around the Austin metro from April through July. Keep up with the league here.
Basketball
Austin Spurs
The Austin Spurs are the NBA Gatorade League team owned and operated by the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs. The Austin Spurs play home games from November through March at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. Get updates on the upcoming season here.
Baseball
Round Rock Express
The Round Rock Express baseball team is a minor league affiliate of the Houston Astros. The team plays a 140-game schedule from April through September. Fans can catch a game at Dell Diamond ballpark in Round Rock. Get your tickets here.
Hockey
Texas Stars
The Texas Stars hockey team calls the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park home from October to April. An AHL affiliate to the NHL Dallas Stars, fans can stay up-to-date and get tickets here.
Football
UT Longhorn Football
Wrapping up the Austin-area sports teams, the NCAA Division 1 Texas Longhorn football team. Their season kicks off each fall, and the city shows up and shows out wearing burnt orange and sporting Longhorn merch each year to show their support. Learn more about tailgating and tickets on the Travisso Blog.
The University of Texas also supports a variety of other Division 1 men’s and women’s sports teams. See the full roster of UT sports here.
