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
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- 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
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