Exposition Center Eyed as Potential Site for NHL Team
The city-owned site could be transformed to host a 33rd expansion franchise by the 2029 season.
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Do you support the potential development of a new NHL arena in your local community?
Austin Sports News
Coverage of sports in Austin focuses on athletic competitions, player milestones, team business decisions, record-breaking performances and the culture of athletics. Reporting follows the teams and leagues that define the city's athletic landscape.
Golf
Live Poll
Should companies maintain tournament sponsorships even when facing public backlash and controversy?
Compliance Solutions Renames Austin Golf Tournament
The renamed Austin Championship begins at Omni Barton Creek on Nov. 12.
Basketball
Live Poll
Should your community increase its support and investment in local college sports programs?
Texas Basketball to Start Season Ranked No. 7
The Longhorns open their second season under coach Sean Miller on November 2, 2026, with 11 new players on the roster.
Motorsports
Live Poll
Do you trust that technical updates from a sports team will result in better future performance?
Ferrari Debuts Aerodynamic Upgrades at US Grand Prix
The team revised its diffuser and floor components in Austin to improve airflow efficiency.
Soccer
Live Poll
Does your local team's inability to reach the playoffs change how you support them?
Austin FC Eliminated From Playoff Race After Loss
A 2-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake at Q2 Stadium ends the team's postseason bid for the 2026 season.
Football
Live Poll
Would you pay over $100 for a resale ticket to see a major college football game?
Mississippi State at Texas Football Tickets Drop Below $100
Longhorns fans can find seats for under $100 on secondary markets ahead of the October 31 game.
More in Sports
This section follows game results, career milestones, team management changes, league expansion and venue developments. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. Amateur programs and university athletics often dictate the rhythm of the year as much as professional results. Financing for public facilities and the growth of organized youth leagues are the most recurring themes in the coverage.