Austin has a rich sports culture with teams for every interest and skill level. Although the city has no professional teams, it is home to several collegiate teams, including the University of Texas at Austin. The city’s sports teams include the Austin Black Jacks baseball team, Austin Sol soccer team, Austin Explosion arena football team, Austin Fire indoor soccer team and Austin Outdoor Sports Center softball team. There are also several college teams, including the UT Austin Lady Raiders basketball team, UT Austin Red Raider soccer team, Austin Peay State Fighting Governors softball team and Austin Community College baseball team. The Austin Sports Commission also hosts several annual sports tournaments, including the Austin Sportsman Showdown, Austin Sportsman Shootout and Austin Sportsman Championship.
The Austin Black Jacks
The Austin Black Jacks are a professional baseball team based in Austin, Texas. They play in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. The team is a member of the Texas Association of Baseball Clubs (TAB), which is a non-profit organization that regulates baseball in the state of Texas. The Black Jacks play their home games at the Austin Baseball Stadium in Zilker Park.
The Austin Sol
The Austin Sol are a professional soccer team based in Austin, Texas. They play in the USL Championship, the second-tier professional soccer league in the United States. The team was founded in 2018 and is owned by Prodigal Sports and Entertainment. The team plays its home games at the House of Sports Park, an indoor sports center located in south Austin.
The Austin Explosion
The Austin Explosion are an indoor arena football team based in Austin, Texas. They play in the American Arena League, which is a developmental professional indoor football league. The team was founded in 2012 and plays its home games at the House of Sports Park, an indoor sports center located in south Austin.
The Austin Fire
The Austin Fire are an indoor soccer team based in Austin, Texas. They play in the Professional Arena Soccer League. The team was founded in 2018 and plays its home games at the House of Sports Park, an indoor sports center located in south Austin.
The Austin Outdoor Sports Center
The Austin Outdoor Sports Center is a softball team based in Austin, Texas. They play in the Women's Pro Softball League (WPSL). The team was founded in 2013 and plays its home games at the House of Sports Park, an indoor sports center located in south Austin.
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university located in Austin, Texas. It is the flagship institution of the Texas public university system. UT Austin is one of the nation’s top-rated public universities, and it is consistently listed among the top universities in the world. UT Austin has a total enrollment of over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university’s athletic program consists of 20 sports teams, including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field and others.
The University of Texas at Austin Women's Basketball Team
The UT Austin Women’s Basketball Team is a basketball team at the University of Texas at Austin. The team plays in the Conference USA, which is a conference in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The team was founded in 1980, and the team plays its home games at the Frank Erwin Center, which is also the home venue for the Austin Black Jacks.
The Austin Peay State Fighting Governors
The Austin Peay State Fighting Governors are a softball team based in Austin, Texas. They play in the National Fast Pitch Softball Association (NFPSA). The team was founded in 2011 and plays its home games at the House of Sports Park, an indoor sports center located in south Austin.
The Austin Community College
The Austin Community College is a community college located in Austin, Texas. The college was founded in 1955 and offers over 100 degree and certificate programs. The college has a total enrollment of over 10,000 students. The college’s athletic program consists of 18 sports teams, including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field and others.
The Austin Sportsman Showdown
The Austin Sportsman Showdown is an annual sports tournament hosted by the Austin Sports Commission. The tournament is a professional competition in which teams of sportsman compete in various outdoor and indoor sports. The tournament is free to attend, and it is held at the Austin Sportsman Showdown Park.
The Austin Sportsman Shootout
The Austin Sportsman Shootout is an annual sports tournament hosted by the Austin Sports Commission. The tournament is a professional competition in which teams of sportsman compete in various outdoor and indoor sports. The tournament is free to attend, and it is held at the Austin Sportsman Showdown Park.
The Austin Sportsman Championship
The Austin Sportsman Championship is an annual sports tournament hosted by the Austin Sports Commission. The tournament is a professional competition in which teams of sportsman compete in various outdoor and indoor sports. The tournament is free to attend, and it is held at the Austin Sportsman Showdown Park.