Austin - Insider Guide 2026
Exciting Sports
2025-09-18 08:41:37
From heart-stopping Formula 1 races to powerful pro tennis matches, there’s always something to cheer for in Austin!
The energy is always high at an Austin FC match at Q2 Stadium. Join the locals decked out in verde-and-black as they chant for their favorite soccer stars. And be sure to check out Austin Rise FC, a Women’s Premier Soccer League team and 2024 regional finalists.
Lace up for the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon each February, drawing over 20,000 runners. Not racing? Make a fun sign and root them on.
Start your engines (and grab your earplugs) at Circuit of The Americas, Austin’s world-class racetrack. A packed calendar includes NASCAR at COTA (February), MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas (March), FIA World Endurance Championship (September) and the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix (October).
College football is Austin’s first love. Cheer on the Texas Longhorns at The University of Texas at Austin after a pop-up tailgate party complete with grilling, beer and plenty of burnt orange.
Tour-level tennis comes to the ATX Open, Austin’s largest pro women’s sporting event. Watch singles and doubles contenders as they rally for glory each February/March.
A Minor League Round Rock Express game at Dell Diamond is a family favorite. Look for Friday night fireworks and Kids Day, with free inflatables fun before the game.
New in 2025 is women’s indoor League One Volleyball (LOVB). Catch the local team, LOVB Austin, as they spike their way through the competition.
Texas Stars hockey brings nonstop action to the ice with spirited play and no TV timeouts. It’s just high-speed hockey adrenaline at the 8,000-seat H-E-B Center.
Mascot Da Bull hypes up the crowd at Austin Spurs games. Catch full-court action from this NBA G League team as they vie for the championship.
Are they brave or just thrill seekers? The Austin Gamblers pro bull riding team may be a bit of both. Watch the 2024 PBR Team Series champs as they hang tight to a bucking one-ton bull.
Texas Roller Derby (TXRD) is part-sport, part-spectacle and all attitude. Skaters race a banked track to lap the pack — with plenty of elbows thrown along the way.
©Visit Austin. View All Articles.