Get in the Game in Sports City USA
Posted On: May 1, 2024 By :Score big with a sports destination that nets unlimited opportunities to plan, play, and stay in Frisco, Texas, The City That Plays.
Home to professional sports teams, national and international athletic organizations, world-class facilities, prestigious sports medicine and rehabilitation centers, and esports, Frisco has an unrivaled ecosystem of sports.
Centrally located in the United States, Frisco is 25 minutes north of Dallas and both Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Love Field Airport. The city features state-of-the-art facilities and professional teams, including the Dallas Cowboys at The Star, FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium, the Frisco RoughRiders at Riders Field, Dallas Stars, Texas Legends, and Frisco Fighters at Comerica Center, and PGA of America as the flagship of PGA Frisco. Along with these venues, Frisco features more than 9 million square feet of retail, 400 restaurants, and a growing museum district including the Museum of the American Railroad, the National Videogame Museum, and the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
One-of-a-kind Sports Venues
The Star District is a 91-acre mixed-use campus featuring the world headquarters and training facility for the Dallas Cowboys, as well as a walkable entertainment district anchored by Ford Center, a 12,000-seat indoor multi-purpose event center.
Just down the road, Comerica Center, the official practice rink and world headquarters of the NHL’s Dallas Stars and the home court of the NBA G-League Texas Legends, hosts a variety of sporting events, concerts, and trade and corporate conventions.
Riders Field, home field of the Texas Rangers’ Double-A Affiliate team, the Frisco Roughriders, provides a truly unique ballpark experience for players and fans. The ballpark has been recognized by Ballpark Digest as one of the best ballparks in the country, with the popular Lazy River located in right field.
Toyota Stadium not only serves as home pitch for MLS’s FC Dallas, but also houses the National Soccer Hall of Fame, an interactive experience that honors the history and legends of soccer in the United States with more than 400 soccer items on display and uses cutting-edge facial recognition, gesture technology, and virtual reality to offer a tailored experience for visitors.
PGA Frisco adds even more to Sports City USA’s roster. In addition to being the home of PGA of America, the 2,500-acre development includes two championship golf courses, a short course, and practice area, totaling 46 holes, as well as an entertainment district featuring shopping and dining. A 500-room Omni Resort is located adjacent to the courses and features more than 127,000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space.
Events that Deliver
Frisco is proud to have hosted several annual sports events, including the NCAA Division I Football Championship Series, She Believes Cup, WOGA Classic and Valeri Liukin Invitational, Frisco College Baseball Classic, and KitchenAid PGA Senior Championship.
Ready to play in Sports City USA? The Visit Frisco team focuses on bringing small to large-scale sporting events to the City of Frisco in collaboration with local sports leagues, venues, and professional teams. Reach out to the Visit Frisco Sports & Events team for help in laying the groundwork through local connections for hotels, venues, services, and more.
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