Where to Play, Eat, and Stay in Frisco, Texas, for Sports Fans

I grew up in Texas, preferring the arts over sports. I made it to adulthood with only a vague understanding of basketball rules, thanks to my hometown NBA team (go Spurs). When I married a guy from the Midwest, I leaned into Lions and Tigers fandoms. I even received a Detroit Tigers jersey as a wedding present and quickly learned to take the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry very, very seriously. What makes Frisco special is that it welcomes all sports fans, including those who wear their Lions jerseys in Cowboys country.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, you can dive into player stats, the thrill of live action, and the spirit of competition. The city will undoubtedly buzz with frenzied soccer fans during the upcoming World Cup — matches are played in nearby Arlington at the AT&T Stadium, which will be referred to as Dallas Stadium for the big event — but there’s a camaraderie across all sports that knits everyone together (except Michiganders and Ohioans, maybe).

Whatever team or teams you support, here’s how to make the most of a trip to Frisco if you love all things sports.

Things to do in Frisco for sports fans

Tour the home of the Dallas Cowboys

The Star is the Dallas Cowboys’ headquarters and practice fields, along with a sprawling shopping and entertainment complex. The five-time Super Bowl champions train and operate daily in Frisco.

Visitors can tour the indoor Ford Center practice field, two outdoor fields, and the team’s classrooms and training spaces that fans of the Netflix series Hard Knocks will recognize. Guided tours also showcase the players’ locker rooms, dining facilities, and even the room where the owner and coaching staff hang out during the NFL draft. Static displays include coaches’ notes about the early careers of greats like Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach, historic uniforms, and rare photographs.

Cowboys memorabilia is plentiful, but boutique stores stand out, too. A highlight is Flea Style, with modern vintage jewelry, apparel, and home items. Its hat bar lets you customize hats with lace, branding, charms, and more.

The Star: 1 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034

Visit the National Soccer Hall of Fame

Frisco is home to Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas. Whether or not you’re able to catch a game at Toyota Stadium, you can always visit the National Soccer Hall of Fame. This high-tech, immersive museum traces the history of US soccer champions through signed jerseys and other memorabilia exhibits showcasing the sport’s evolution.

Interactive displays let you practice kicks and heading, similar to virtual golf or dodgeball, and you can design your own scarves and jerseys. Facial recognition technology also personalizes the experience — after answering four questions at ticketing, the exhibits adjust content to your personal soccer fandom.

Although no World Cup 2026 games are going to be held in Frisco, the city is expected to serve as a base camp, meaning it will host one of the teams. Check the FC Dallas schedule for tickets and events.

National Soccer Hall of Fame: 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, TX 75033

Swing by (and at) the PGA District

Frisco’s PGA District is home to the PGA of America headquarters, and while the offices aren’t open for public tours, the district is very much the hub for all things golf. Anchored by the Omni PGA Frisco Resort and two championship courses, it offers everything from major tournaments to everyday tee times to clinics and workshops.

The Swing — a 10-hole par-three course that doesn’t take itself too seriously — is perfect for players of any level. It’s lit at night, plays fun music, and is welcoming even if you don’t know a birdie from a bogey (raises hand).
The district is just as appealing to non-golfers, with outdoor gathering spaces, shops, and dining, and the vibe of a fully loaded resort that you don’t have to leave unless you want to.

PGA District: 4341 PGA Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75033

Catch a sporting event at the Comerica Center

The Comerica Center is a major indoor sports venue in Frisco that hosts several professional teams. Hockey fans may know it as the home of the Dallas Stars’ practice ice and administrative offices. (Select practices and training camps are open to the public.) It’s also home to the Texas Legends, the NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, as well as the Dallas Pulse, the women’s Major League Volleyball team that’s new to Frisco for the 2026 season.

Comerica Center: 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco, TX 75034

Take in a baseball game, RoughRiders style

If your sports-watching bucket list doesn’t include catching a ball game while floating on a lazy river, it should, and you can do it in Frisco. Riders Field — stomping grounds of the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Texas Rangers — has to be one of the most unique ballparks in the country, with options to watch a game from seats, suites, or the outfield lazy river.

The RoughRiders season runs during Minor League Baseball’s regular season in spring and summer, and the lazy river is open to spectators during all home games except those played on Thursdays and Sundays.

Riders Field: 7300 Rough Riders Trl, Frisco, TX 75034

Switch it up at the National Videogame Museum

To call Frisco’s National Videogame Museum sports-related is a stretch (Madden, anyone?), but this museum is a fun, nostalgic stop to add to your itinerary. Housed in the Frisco Discovery Center — a complex that also holds the Sci-Tech Discovery Center and the Museum of the American Railroad — the museum’s exhibits take you through the history of video game technology in chronological order, ending, quite appropriately, in an arcade.

National Videogame Museum: 8004 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034

Where to eat and drink in Frisco for sports fans

Ascension Coffee

This vibey Dallas-area chain is tucked into a spot at The Star and is the perfect place to grab your morning coffee and bites or a panini for lunch. Ascension also serves all-day breakfast and boozy, brunchy libations — lots of options for bubbles and mimosas, classics like the Bloody Mary or Paloma, and unexpected concoctions like the cardamom and lime martini.

Ascension Coffee: 3625 The Star Boulevard, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034

Sidecar Social

This massive sports bar’s motto is “Go All Out,” and that energy begins as soon as you walk through the door. Also located in The Star, this is the place for pregame drinks, postgame burgers, or hanging with friends and watching sports on one of the giant screens that dominate the wall across from the bar. If you’d rather play than watch, Sidecar has skeeball and electronic basketball hoops.

Expect an extensive menu filled with typical sports bar fare: shareable apps and burgers you need to hold with both hands. I had a grilled cheese stuffed with brisket, and it didn’t disappoint.

Sidecar Social: 6770 Winning Dr, Frisco, TX 75034

Cane Rosso

This wood-fired pizza spot sits directly across from the Ford Center and has pizza options galore, baked in an oven that resembles a bedazzled Dallas Cowboys’ helmet. What’s fun about this spot is that its pizza menu is divided into “reds” and “whites,” offering a mix of classics and truly inventive pies, along with a respectable list of pastas and sandwiches.

I ordered The Star. Imagine if a pizza and a stromboli had a baby. With its center filled with a nest of arugula and tomatoes, it was practically a salad (so I told myself). The pillowy points of the star were filled with creamy ricotta, and the center resembled a thin-crust margherita. Five stars, pun intended.

Cane Rosso: 3685 The Star Blvd, Ste 200, Frisco, TX 75034

Crush Taco

This minority-owned taco spot near Toyota Stadium, where FC Dallas plays, serves a wide array of tacos that make it hard to narrow your selection. The brightly colored interior feels like a party, and the walk-up ordering is easy and casual. The queso blanco is the real deal — don’t skip it.

Crush Taco: 11445 Dallas Pkwy #230, Frisco, TX 75033

La Finca

This family-owned cafe and bakery in Frisco’s Rail District was founded out of love for craft coffee and authentic Mexican fare inspired by the cuisine of Oaxaca — no Tex-Mex here. Stop in for a quick coffee and made-from-scratch pastry. The roastery where the coffee beans are processed is visible to the public, and it’s pretty cool to watch the magic happen. Alternatively, you can sit down and enjoy specialty breakfasts like chilaquiles or breakfast tacos.

La Finca: 7511 Main St, Ste 150, Frisco, TX 75034

Cookie Society

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Owned by former Kansas City football player and Super Bowl champ Jeff Allen and his wife, Marissa, this placement in Frisco was engineered by Dan Hunt of the Hunt Sports Group, which owns the Chiefs and FC Dallas. The couple opened Cookie Society in 2020; the soft, jumbo-sized creations earned a spot on Oprah’s list; and the business took off.

Anything tied to celebrity buzz makes me automatically skeptical, but these cookies are really worth the hype. The classic chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but the unique flavors like banana cream pudding are what make these cookies pop.

Cookie Society: 9320 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 160, Frisco, TX 75034

Where to stay in Frisco for sports fans

The HALL Park Hotel

Located directly across the street from The Star for an easy walk, the HALL Park Hotel is a modern high-rise hotel near Kaleidoscope Park, with comfortable, contemporary rooms with city views. The lobby bar is a great place to relax with post-game drinks, and the on-site restaurant, Palato, serves Italian-themed cuisine plus an all-day bar menu.

Alternatively, the Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort and Spa and the Omni Frisco PGA Resort and Spa are smart choices for golfers or anyone seeking the full resort experience.

The HALL Park Hotel: 3220 Internet Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034

Getting to and around Frisco

Frisco is about 25 miles northeast of Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport and roughly 25 miles north of Dallas Love Field, which primarily serves Southwest Airlines. While rideshares are available, Frisco is a spread-out, car-friendly city, so renting a car is the easiest way to get around and reach sports venues, hotels, and dining areas.