Austin Insider Blog

This blog, written and curated by Visit Austin staff, shares the things that visitors love and locals can't get enough of.

Top 10 Sporting Events in Austin

Sports fans will find lots to love in Austin. Whether you want to catch the action of a Major League Soccer match, watch top NASCAR racers speed around the COTA track or get in the game yourself and run a marathon through the city, you’ll find it all here. We’ve listed Austin’s top 10 sporting…

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NASCAR Returns to Austin

Race fans will experience another unforgettable weekend of NASCAR in Austin when the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and Xfinity Series (NXS) return to Circuit of The Americas (COTA) February 28 - March 2, 2025. The action-packed NASCAR at COTA weekend will also include the IMSA-sanctioned VP Racing…

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The ATX Open 2025

Austin's Premier WTA Tour Tournament Following a successful debut in 2024, Austin is gearing up for the return of the ATX Open professional women's tennis tournament in 2025. The WTA 250 tournament is one of the first U.S.-based events on the 2025 Hologic WTA Tour calendar and will celebrate its…

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The USWNT Returns to Austin's Q2 Stadium

The U.S. Women's National Team is returning to Austin’s own Q2 Stadium this fall on October 24, 2024. Fresh off their Gold Medal finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the team will be taking on Iceland in an international friendly match. Credit to Getty Images. Courtesy of USWNT. U.S. Women’s National…

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F1 Returns to Austin's Circuit of The Americas

The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix race returns to Austin, Texas in 2025 and is ready to welcome fans back, October 17-19, 2025, at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Get ready for heart pounding excitement as the worlds top drivers take on the 20 turns at the incredible COTA track. Here's what we…

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Texas Longhorn Football: UT Tailgating Guide

Repeat after us: "Hook 'em horns!"—now you're on your way to some memorable Saturdays in Austin this fall. Founded in 1883, The University of Texas campus is located just north of the heart of the city and is home to a diverse population of more than 50,000 students. University of Texas Longhorn…

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Experience Texas Longhorn Sports

Austin is known for its beautiful outdoors, rockin' music scene and delicious culinary offerings. But beyond its vibrant festivals and food trucks, Austin’s sports scene is a standout feature unlike any other. The city hosts a variety of exciting events, from the thrilling Formula 1 United States…

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See PBR at Austin Gambler Days

There isn’t much that compares to the heart-pounding thrill of professional bull riding (PBR). Those intense eight seconds where the world's best riders wrestle to stay atop bulls bred to buck. PBR Teams events crank up that excitement, turning every ride into a battle for glory as teams clash on…

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Where to Watch Sports in Austin

Sports in Austin usually revolve around the Texas Longhorns or Austin FC, but we know there are fans of every sport and team across the capital city. Likewise, there are plenty of places to catch big games around the city. Here are a few of our suggestions for every kind of sports fan. Where to…

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