Football season is in full swing, and weโve got the 411 on when and where to catch all the college + NFL football action around Austin. ๐ The Cowboys are currently on top of NFC East, and the Longhorns are still No. 1 (in our hearts).
Wanna sound like the smartest coach on the field? Try dropping these fun facts at your next dinner party. Last call, Hail Mary, Prescott touchdown.
- According to Finance Buzz, Texans and Cowboys fans, respectively, spend an average of $169.95 and $147.68 on food and drink (excluding alcohol) during their home games โ the highest amount spent across all NFL team fan bases.
- The Cowboys rivalry with other Texas teams officially began in 1965 against the Houston Oilers. The teams played for a trophy called the Governorโs Cup. Since the Houston Texans became a team in 2002, the Cowboys lead the Texans 3โ2 in the all-time series.
- In 1903, the UT football team was first labeled โThe Longhorns.โ Hook em.
- The first UT football team played in 1893 in an undefeated season (4-0).
Houston Texans
๐๏ธHome game schedule
๐Sun., Oct. 31 โ Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams
๐Sun., Nov. 28 โ Texans vs. New York Jets
๐Sun., Dec. 5 โ Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts
๐Sat., Dec. 12 โ Texans vs. Seattle Seahawks
๐Sun., Dec. 26 โ Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers
๐Sun., Jan. 9 โ Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
๐๏ธTickets: There are three main ticket options โ Season Tickets, Single Game tickets, and Group Seating tickets. Prices start at $60 for select single games. The ticket office is located at Two NRG Park Houston, TX.
Dallas Cowboys
๐๏ธ Home game schedule
๐ Sun., Nov. 7 โ Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos
๐ Sun., Nov. 14 โ Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons
๐ Thurs., Nov. 25 โ Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders
๐ Sun., Dec. 26 โ Cowboys vs. Washington Football Team
๐ Sun., Jan. 2 โ Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals
๐๏ธ Tickets: There are four main ticket options โ Season Tickets, Single Game tickets, Luxury Suite tickets, and Standing Room Only tickets. Prices start at $45 for select single games. The ticket office is located at One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX .
The University of Texas Longhorns
๐๏ธ Home game schedule
๐ Sat., Nov. 13 โ Texas vs. Kansas
๐ Sat., Nov. 26 โ Texas vs. Kansas State
๐๏ธTickets: You can buy tickets online, with prices starting at $40 for select single games. The ticket office is located at 2139 San Jacinto Blvd.
Looking to watch Texans, Cowboys + Longhorn games in Austin? Weโve got you covered.
๐บ Posse East, 2900 Duval St.
๐บ Mister Tramps Sports Bar, 8565 Research Blvd.
๐บ Little Woodrowโs, 520 W. 6th St. (Pro tip: Bring your pup โ if heโs got spirit, that is.)
๐บ Shinerโs Saloon, 422 Congress Ave. D (Pro tip: this spot gives major cowboy vibes โ throw on your best cowboy hat for fun.)
๐บ Pluckers, 2222 Rio Grande St. (Pro tip: This is a go-to spot for UT students, so donโt forget to rep your burnt orange.)
๐บ Backspin Sports Bar, 5000 W. Slaughter Ln., Ste 206
๐บ Corner Bar, 1901 S. Lamar Blvd.
๐บ Black Sheep Lodge, 2108 S. Lamar Blvd. (Pro tip: If American footballโs not your game, check out their soccer watch parties, too.)
๐บ Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.
๐บ Cover-3, 2700 W. Anderson Ln. #202
๐บ Blind Pig Pub, 317 E. 6th St. (Pro tip: The rooftop patio is the perfect place to cool off if the game starts to get too heated.)
Know of a Texans, Cowboys, or Longhorns bar thatโs not mentioned above? Weโd love to add it to our list. Email us with your favorite spot to spend game day in Austin.
Happy football season, Austin โ donโt forget to tag us in all of your game day photos + videos using @atxtoday or #atxtoday. ๐ธ