Austin’s vibrancy makes it ideal for adult sports leagues. Even better, the ATX offers a wide range of adult sports for all skill levels, making it easy for beginners and competitive athletes looking for their tribe. Whether you enjoy the outdoors or prefer indoor sports like hockey–or even cricket–you’ll find it in the Lone Star Capital.
But instead of making you dig your way through a ton of websites to find an adult sports league in Austin that’s right for you, Adults Play Sports has made it easy by putting together a list for you.
You’ll get a short description, and you can get more details by linking to their listing in our directory from the list below.
Speaking of which, Adults Play Sports has a searchable online directory of adult sports leagues, trainers, camps, clinics, lessons, and tournaments (sort of like the Yelp of adult sports). Search by sport, location, gender, competition level, or other features, like LGBTQ, senior leagues, social leagues, and more.
Who says just because you’ve hit the adulting stage in your life, you should have to give up sports or be intimidated about starting a sport later in life? We think there’s no better time than now to get involved in adult sports in Austin, and we’ll give you some guidance and highlight some adult sports leagues in the city you call home.
Things To Consider In An Adult Sports League
Born Competitor or Social and Sporty (Or Just Social)?
There are several factors to consider when picking an adult sports league. Are you looking for full-contact, hardcore competition? Or are you more interested in a social sports league where you can have fun playing a sport but also participate in social events like happy hours? Or do you not consider yourself much of an athlete, but you’d still like to do something sporty-ish?
There are all types of adult sports leagues that cater to different personas. Some leagues are ultra-competitive. But there are other leagues where socializing is just as important as actually playing a sport.
Social sports leagues usually arrange events beyond sports games, like happy hours or other networking events. These types of leagues tend to be good choices for the more casual athlete. A lot of social sports leagues offer beginner-friendly sports like cornhole, kickball, bowling, and dodgeball.
Additional Features You Might Want In An Adult Sports League
Some other things you might want to consider in picking an adult sports league that’s right for you are:
- Do you prefer single-gender or co-ed sports?
- Are you “of a certain age” and prefer a league with age divisions in the 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond?
- Are you looking for LGBTQ+-specific leagues?
The great thing about living in Austin is that you’re more likely to find leagues with these types of features. Those adult athletes in South Dakota aren’t quite as fortunate when it comes to having as many options as you do.
The List Of Adult Sports Leagues In Austin
Without further ado, here is the list you’ve been waiting for! Of course, this is not the complete list of adult sports options in Austin, but it’s a pretty darn good one.
| League | Description |
|---|---|
| Austin Sport & Social | 21+ co-ed social sports league for all skill levels with many social events |
| Polo Tennis Club | Tennis, pickleball, and padel |
| Austin Tennis Center | Tennis and Pickleball, including lessons, leagues, and classes |
| The Austin Vipers/Lady Vipers | Minor league adult tackle football |
| Austin Aquatics & Sports Academy | Swimming classes and workouts for adults |
| Texas Rollergirls | Roller derby for beginner and experienced adults |
| Austin Water Polo | Co-ed adult water polo for moderately proficient to competitive swimmers |
| Aussie’s Beach Volleyball | Year-round adult volleyball with men’s, women’s, and co-ed leagues |
| Capital Area Social Tennis League | Adult social tennis leagues for 21-39 year olds |
| Project Serve Beach | Adult volleyball training |
| Round Rock Women’s Soccer League | Women’s soccer including 18+, 30+, 40+, and 50+ leagues |
| Round Rock Recreation | Men’s and co-ed sports leagues |
| Old Man Soccer Association | Over 30s men’s soccer league in Round Rock |
| Austin Rowing Club | Rowing lessons and masters programs for adults |
| Brushy Creek Parks & Rec | Men’s and co-ed sports for multiple skill levels |
| Austin Gay Flag Football Leage | LGBTQ+ flag football league for adults |
| Austin Power Gay Soccer Club | LGBTQ+ co-ed soccer club for all skill levels |
| Austin Tennis Club | LGBTQ+ tennis club for adults |
| Volleyball Austin | LGBTQ+ indoor volleyball league for adults |
| Indoor 8 | Adult recreational and competitive indoor cricket league |
| Austin Gay Basketball League | Co-ed LGBTQ+ adult basketball league for all skill levels |
| Austin Goldstars | LGBTQ+ co-ed soccer club |
| Greater Austin YMCA | Adult sports throughout the Austin area at YMCA locations |
| Austin Coed Soccer Association | Co-ed adult soccer |
| Softball Austin | LGBTQ+ adult softball league with co-ed and women’s divisions |
| Central Texas Baseball League | Adult recreational men’s baseball for 18-40+ |
| Quarries Adult Recreation | Adult sports leagues that run year-round |
| Shalom Austin | Co-ed adult sports at the JCC |
| Capital City Athletics | Adult softball, flag football, volleyball, and basketball |
| Austin Crew of Everything Social | Adult social sports league with multiple sports |
| Let’s Play Soccer Round Rock | Men’s, women’s, and co-ed soccer leagues for all skill levels |
| Austin Women’s Basketball League | Competitive women’s basketball league |
| Deep End Fitness Austin | Aquatic training for adults, including Underwater Torpedo League |
| Austin Women’s Soccer League | South Austin women’s soccer league with multiple divisions, including 40+ |
| SPORTSKIND Austin | Various co-ed adult sports leagues for beginner to intermediate |
| 512 Dodgeball | Adult recreational co-ed dodgeball league |
| Austin Lacrosse Club | Post-collegiate competitive men’s lacrosse |
| Chaparral Ice | North Austin adult ice hockey, including lessons and leagues, and sled hockey |
| Pond Hockey Club | Adult ice hockey, curling, and figure skating |
| Austin Capitals Lacrosse | Competitive men’s lacrosse club |
Not Sure What Sport Is Right For You? Take Our Quiz To Find Out.
Maybe you’re what we call sports-curious–intrigued by the idea of playing sports but not quite sure which is the right one for you. You can take our short sports quiz that will narrow down some well-suited sports for you based on your answers.
Motivation and Inspiration
If anything is holding you back from getting involved in adult sports in the vibrant of Austin, whether it’s intimidation, lack of training, or lack of motivation, Adults Play Sports has a robust blog to help. Our blog posts include everything from training tips to motivational stories from adult athletes from all walks of life.
We want to be your partner on this journey because we love sports! Plus, there are a plethora of mental, emotional, and physical benefits to playing sports as an adult.
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Conclusion
Now that you have the lowdown on adult sports leagues in Austin, it’s time to get your game on!
Choose a league that gets your heart pumping, and remember–it’s never too late to #growupandplay. After all, the Live Music Capital of the World offers more than just music. Playing sports is just another way Austinites live life to its fullest and still feel young at heart, whether they are 25 or 75.
Did we miss a league on the list? Shoot us an email or drop a comment below, and we’ll update it! You can also add your league to our directory.
Author: @adultsplaysports
I'm a lifelong soccer player. Took up diving, golf, pickleball, and mountain biking after the age of 45. Sports have helped me physically but also mentally and emotionally. I've built friendship bonds that will last a lifetime. When I'm not playing sports, I'm wine tasting, traveling, or watching mind-sucking reality TV.
