This list will go over the obvious choices and maybe some lesser-known teams that you’ll soon love. Texas is the largest state and probably has the largest amount of pride of all the states. There are enough different industries of sports to keep any athlete on their toes. Let’s go over the cities that are the best for sports fans. 

Dallas

We’re going to come out of the gate swinging with our number one. The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most widely known sports teams in the United States. You may find a whole lot of folks who love them and a whole other bunch that hates them. However, if you’re living in Dallas, you better believe the locals bleed Cowboy’s blue and silver. 

If you know anything about the history of football, you know that there was one season played by the Dallas Texans in 1952 and then the American Football League was created so that a large group of owners can fund multiple teams. The Cowboys became very famous for their streak in the 70s, winning more regular-season games than any other team in that decade.

Houston

In 1999, Texas brought back the Texans. However this time, it was the Houston Texans and they were playing for the American Football Conference as opposed to the National Football Conference that the Cowboys play for. The Texans are the youngest franchise competing in the NFL and have yet to make it to the Superbowl.

The Texans were an expansion team but they still managed to create some rivalries. This includes the Tennessee Titans who were formally known as the Houston Oilers and were relocated in 1996. This made this new match-up the perfect storm for a rivalry. Steer clear of browsing Houston apartment rentals if you are a Titans fan.

We’re not all about football here. Houston is also home to the Astros who are currently third in the ALC, but the season is still fresh. With baseball, anything can happen. This team was founded as the Houston Colt .45s in 1962. The name changed due to the creation of the first domed stadium in the U.S., the Astrodome, and being home to the Johnson Space Center.

Austin

Austin is home to the Texas Longhorns which are the intercollegiate team at the University of Texas in Austin. Their football program started at the university in 1893 and is regarded as one of the best programs of all time. Many aspiring football stars look to this team for their big break into the professional football world. Plenty of famous players came from this team such as Earl Campbell, Vince Young, and Colt McCoy. 

Only the University of Michigan has won more games and a greater percentage of games over the Texas Longhorns. With this rating, you’re sure to enjoy all of the college games if you’re living in Austin. Get your Texas orange and white banners flying!

San Antonio

This list would not be complete without the mention of basketball. The San Antonio Spurs have some of the highest percentage of winnings over any other teams in the NBA. The Spurs also hold the record for the largest crowd ever in NBA finals history in 1999. Dallas is home to the Mavericks which is one of the Spurs’ top rivalries. The Spurs won over the Mavericks for the first time since 1998 in the 2012-2013 season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are another one of the biggest rivals to the Spurs. In the 5 years between 1999 to 2004, these teams matched up 5 times out of the 6 seasons. These games would be some of the most intense of the season and fans would be on the edge of their seats to see which team would go on to the finals. 

With a little bit of every sport sprinkled around Texas, you’re going to find one that you can give your heart to. As we stated above, Texans go hard for their teams. If you’re not a fan of Texas sports before living in Texas, plan to become a fan once you make the move. You’re not escaping the grip of Texas pride that easily.