Austin has much more to offer sports fans than a Saturday at the football stadium. The city now has Major League Soccer, Triple-A baseball, professional basketball and hockey, championship college sports, professional women’s teams and an unusually active collection of independent leagues.
Whether you’re looking for a big event at Q2 Stadium, a summer evening at Dell Diamond, a fast-paced roller derby bout or an inexpensive way to introduce kids to live sports, there are teams to discover throughout Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park.
Professional and College Sports Teams Around Austin
Use these short introductions to find the right game for your weekend, then follow each link for the team’s history, venues, tickets and official schedule.
Austin FC — Major League Soccer
Cheer on Austin FC at Q2 Stadium, discover the supporters’ culture and plan your next MLS match. Read the complete guide.
University of Texas Longhorns
From football at DKR to basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball, the Longhorns fill Austin’s sports calendar. Read the complete guide.
Round Rock Express — Triple-A Baseball
Enjoy Rangers-affiliated baseball, giveaways and family nights at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Read the complete guide.
Hockey — Texas Stars and Austin Ice Bats
Find professional AHL hockey in Cedar Park, junior hockey and a bit of Austin Ice Bats history. Read the complete guide.
Soccer Across Austin
Beyond Austin FC: Austin FC II, Longhorns women’s soccer, adult leagues and youth teams. Read the complete guide.
Roller Derby — Texas Rollergirls and TXRD
Austin helped reinvent modern roller derby. Learn about flat-track and banked-track bouts. Read the complete guide.
Women’s Football — Austin Outlaws
Discover the city’s longstanding women’s tackle-football team and where to watch the Outlaws. Read the complete guide.
Austin Spurs — NBA G League Basketball
Catch professional basketball and rising NBA talent at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Read the complete guide.
Texas Volts — Women’s Professional Softball
See Austin-area women’s professional softball at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Read the complete guide.
Ultimate Frisbee — Austin Sol and Austin Torch
Follow two local ultimate teams and find out why the sport has built a strong Austin community. Read the complete guide.
Rugby — Austin Valkyries, Huns and Blacks
Find competitive local rugby, including women’s and men’s clubs and upcoming home fixtures. Read the complete guide.
Austin Gamblers — Team Bull Riding
Follow Austin’s PBR Teams franchise and its signature Gambler Days event at Moody Center. Read the complete guide.
Texas Ranchers — Major League Pickleball
Follow Austin’s professional pickleball team, local events and Major League Pickleball competition. Read the complete guide.
LOVB Austin — Professional Volleyball
Meet Austin’s back-to-back professional women’s volleyball champions and find match information. Read the complete guide.
Which Austin Sports Teams Play When?
Soccer and baseball are usually the biggest spring-through-fall attractions. Longhorn football dominates fall weekends, while basketball and hockey provide much of the late-fall and winter schedule. Professional women’s volleyball and softball, roller derby, rugby and ultimate frisbee add more variety; their seasons and home venues can change.
If you’re planning a trip, check the team’s official schedule before purchasing tickets or reserving lodging. Several teams play in Cedar Park or Round Rock rather than downtown Austin, and some local clubs rotate between venues.
Finding Family-Friendly and Affordable Games
Not every great local sporting event requires a major-stadium budget. College sports outside football, minor-league baseball, NBA G League basketball, junior hockey, roller derby and local rugby can be good places to start. Prices and promotional offers vary, so compare weeknight dates, group tickets and family packages.
For residents looking to play rather than watch, many of the linked guides also point to leagues, training programs and local organizations accepting new participants.
Local schedules, affiliations and venues were reviewed in October 2026. Please verify details with the organizers before traveling.
