Pursuit Sports Leased South Congress Office Space
The firm is renovating a new 7,000-square-foot office at 1011 South Congress Avenue.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Remote Work
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Pursuit Sports has secured an office lease at 1011 South Congress Avenue, marking a new footprint in Austin. The company, owned by the Friedkin family, is currently renovating the 7,000-square-foot space.
Why it matters
The office expansion comes as the Friedkin family pursues a potential National Hockey League expansion franchise in either Austin or Houston. Whether this site will serve as a primary base for the $3.5 billion arena project remains an open question.
The firm is investing $200,000 into a 7,000-square-foot renovation at their new South Congress address. The total building size spans 163,000 square feet, while the broader arena project is estimated at $3.5 billion.
The players
Pursuit Sports
An investment firm owned by the Friedkin family.
Dan Friedkin
The business owner who acquired AS Roma in 2020 and Everton in 2024.
National Hockey League
The professional sports organization negotiating a potential expansion franchise.
The details
A venture associated with the owner of Music Lane is overseeing the renovations of the new office space. The Friedkin family has signed an exclusive term sheet with the NHL regarding a potential franchise bid. This office move aligns with their broader sports portfolio, which includes ownership stakes in AS Roma and Everton.
Timeline
2020: Dan Friedkin purchased AS Roma.
2024: Dan Friedkin purchased Everton.
Summer 2026: NHL Commissioner discussed an exclusive term sheet with the Friedkins.
September 2026: Pursuit Sports leased the Austin office space.
The Texas Context
This office lease follows the pattern of international sports investment established by the 2024 purchase of Everton. It signals the firm is scaling its presence as it evaluates a $3.5 billion arena project in the region.
Residents working or visiting the 1011 South Congress area may notice ongoing renovations at the building site. There are no immediate changes to traffic patterns or public infrastructure resulting from this private office lease.
The takeaway
The arrival of Pursuit Sports on South Congress highlights the ongoing interest in bringing major professional sports to the Austin market. Watch for further updates on the feasibility and site selection for the proposed $3.5 billion arena.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Real Deal New York.
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