Arlington’s popular venues, featuring state-of-the-art equipment and professional services, are nothing short of exciting come game day.
Home to the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, Esports Stadium Arlington and the new Texas Live!, Arlington, Texas has so many options it’s difficult to know where to start, whether the planner is organizing a high school competition, collegiate championship, or mutli-sport festival. But luckily for any planner, Arlington is the ideal place to host a tournament due to its convenient location and array of attractions that athletes will want to indulge in during down time. Centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, sports planners will have an easy time finding the perfect venue to support all their tournament needs, whether they are organizing a high school competition, NFL showdown or Special Olympic event. What’s more, all will revel in the excitement around town, from roller coaster rides to the diverse culture that brings Arlington the finest International cuisine.
CVB/Sports Commissions Services Offered
- Lodging Assistance
- Site Visits
- Special Event Planning
- Transportation Coordination
- Event Volunteer Support
- Special Promotions & Discounts
- Grant Programs
- PR/Media Assistance
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Things to do in Arlington
Just west of Dallas, Arlington, Texas is gaining a reputation as a sports-centric and all around fun town for everyone. Less than 10 minutes away from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, visitors will have access to a variety of lodging options, such as the Sheraton Arlington, the Hilton Arlington, Crowne Plaza Suites Arlington, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Arlington and more. Many of these options feature full service amenities and transportation services to nearby sports facilities.
Sports fans will find that Texas abounds with professional sporting attractions. Watch the Dallas Cowboys defend their home-ground at AT&T Stadium. Host cutting-edge events at the new sports entertainment complex Texas Live!, which just opened in the Arlington Entertainment District. When it’s not competition time, tournament planners, athletes and families will have plenty of opportunities to have fun. Six Flags Over Texas offers families the chance to fly like superheroes on its Marvel or DC-themed roller coasters. Cool off with a splash at Hurricane Harbor, Six Flags’ water parks equipped with over 40 types of exhilarating rides. Budding bowlers have the chance to learn about the country’s leading participatory sport at the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame.
In addition, Arlington has or will be hosting an eclectic array of upcoming sporting events, such as the NFL Draft (April), UIL High School Football Championships (December 19-22, 2018), Big 12 Football Championship (December 1, 2018), Special Olympics Texas (May) and the United States Tennis Association Adult National League Championships (October)
Planner Perspective
Working with the CVB here in Arlington has been a great experience for me and UTA. Not only am I on the CVB board but also a member of the Arlington Sports Commission and what they are doing on both the board and the commission is amazing. Arlington is growing and is becoming the place for sports and entertainment and the CVB has a big hand in the growth of both these areas.
University of Texas at Arlington: Jim Baker (Director of Intercollegiate Athletics)
How to Get to Arlington
By Car: Arlington is most accessible from major cities and airports via I-30 or TX-360 N.
By Air: Sports planners looking to stay close to their tournament venues will want to fly in from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which is just 15 miles away from AT&T Stadium. Dallas/Fort Worth is serviced by 24 airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit and United Airlines.
Contact Information
Company Name: Arlington Sports Commission
Sports Sales Manager: Adam Wisniewski
Title: Sports Account Director
Telephone: 817-704-7596