It’s time to get on the ball, because Travis County announced its first Women and Gender Expansive Sports Week from Saturday, June 8 to Saturday, June 15.
The Travis County Commissioners Court issued a proclamation on Tuesday, June 4 to celebrate eight teams and their accomplishments, inspire future athletes, and make sports accessible to underrepresented communities.
Presented by ATX Women’s Sports Pub — a local sports club streaming only women’s sports opening this fall — the event will be commemorated with six games and a host of pop-up events.
Mark your calendar for these matches:
- Raleigh Radiance vs. ATX Torch | Thursday, June 8 | 5 p.m. | Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 S. Congress Ave., Austin | $12 | Premiere Ultimate League
- Dallas Mustangs vs. Austin Outlaws | Thursday, June 8 | 7 p.m. | House Park, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin | $10 | Tackle Football
- WPSL Southstar FC vs. Austin Rise FC | Wednesday, June 12 | 7 p.m. | House Park, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin | Price TBA | Soccer
- Houston Energy vs. Austin Outlaws | Saturday, June 15 | 7 p.m. | House Park, 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin | $10 | Tackle Football
- Bloodfest 7’s Rugby Tournament: Austin Valkyries and Round Rock Rage | Saturday, June 15 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, 2001 North Kenney Fort Blvd., Round Rock | $50 | Rugby
- Texas Roller Derby: Cherry Bombs vs. Rhinestones | Saturday, June 15 | 6 p.m. | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $30-$45 | Banked Track Roller Derby
That’s not all — expect to see events celebrating LOVB Austin Volleyball and Austin Women’s Basketball as well.
Now the ball is in your court. Follow ATX Women’s Sports Pub on Instagram for more info on upcoming pop-ups, which are yet-to-be announced.
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