One of the truly great things about living in the Austin area is that there is always plenty of great sports action nearby. Now that winter is here, you have world class college basketball at the university to go see every few days. Upcoming games for the men include shootouts against Michigan State on December 22, Gardner Webb on December 29 and Texas A&M on January 2.
If women’s hoops is more your speed, you also have a great selection of home game coming up. The Lady Horns will play host to Texas Southern on December 20, Arkansas Pine-Bluff on January 2 and Texas-Arlington on January 5. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or at the door. UT men’s and woman’s basketball is an affordable night out for the whole family.
If hockey is more your speed, the Texas Stars are in action all winter long and tickets are super affordable. The team plays just north of Austin in Cedar Park. The Stars are the minor league affiliate of the Dallas Stars, so you’ll be able to catch rising stars and established veterans each night right here in the Austin area. Upcoming games include tilts against the Grand Rapid Griffins, the Syracuse Crunch and more. Hockey is one of those sports that has to be seen in person to be genuinely enjoyed, and the Stars are one of the most exciting teams in the league.
This is also college bowl season for all of you football fans out there. While there aren’t any bowl games in the greater Austin area, there is a dandy of a match up down in San Antonio. The Alamo Bowl features a Texas-sized matchup this year between Texas Tech and Michigan State. Witness the high flying offense of Texas Tech and the size and power of Big Ten stalwart Michigan State go head to head. Kickoff is set for January 2 at 8pm and tickets are affordable enough for the whole family. Pick up your tix on Ticketmaster. College football is the shortest of all the sports seasons, so don’t miss your last chance to see some high flying action.
