One thing about Dallasites: they take their sports seriously. Dallas has a dynamic sports culture where loyalty to the team rings true. Whether you bleed blue and white for the Cowboys or look good in green for the Stars, Dallas' vibrant sports scene rivals any in the nation.

If you're already a devoted fan or you’re new to the area and interested in learning more about Dallas' teams, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Dallas sports.

Editor's note: We're eager to spotlight even more of Dallas' exciting teams. Don't see your favorite team? Send us your suggestions for who you’d like us to profile next.

The Dallas Cowboys have won five Super Bowls and eight conference championships, making them one of the most successful and popular franchises in the NFL. | Photo by Michael Barera, via Wikimedia Commons

🏈 Dallas Cowboys | Est. 1960

One thing Dallasites are going to do win or lose is rep that blue and white. Nicknamed "America's Team," the Cowboys have won five Super Bowls and have a rich legacy of players. These players include Emmit Smith, Troy Aikman, and Michael Irvin.

The team has remained one of the league's most recognizable franchises in history with a notable fan base.

Where they play: AT&T Stadium

Located in Arlington, TX
The stadium seats 80,000 people but can accommodate over 100,000 people if reconfigured, making it the largest stadium in the NFL

Mascot: Rowdy

Rowdy has been the official Cowboy's mascot since 1996
Crazy Ray was the unofficial mascot from 1962 until his passing in 2007

Team Colors: Navy blue, silver, and white

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Major accomplishments:

Five-time Super Bowl champions (1971,1977,1992,1993,1995)
10 NFC Championships
Numerous Hall of Fame players including Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin

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Never miss another game with two new ways to watch the Mavs play. | Photo via DALtoday

🏀 The Dallas Mavericks | Est. 1980

This team is home to some of the most devoted fans in the NBA. Their competitive spirit and passionate fan base make Mavericks games exciting to watch. The team is coached by Jason Kidd, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Where they play: American Airlines Center

Mavericks games, UFC matches, and the 2020 Stanely Cup Finals have all been held at the ACC
Opened in 2001

Mascot: MavsMan and Champ

Champ was created by former Boston Celtic Lucky the Leprechaun, Jeff Goodin
MavsMan is part man, part basketball, and wears a Spider Man-like orange basketball-themed bodysuit with a Mavericks uniform over it

Team Colors: Royal blue, navy blue, white, and silver

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Major accomplishments

Won the NBA Championships in 2011 against the Miami Heat
First appeared in the NBA Playoffs in 1984 after a 43–39 season

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The Stars have won nine division titles in Dallas. | Photo by Mahanga, via Wikimedia Commons

🏒 Dallas Stars | Est. 1967

Originally known as the Minnesota North Stars, after 1992 the team moved to the Lone Star State. The team changed its name from the "North Stars" to just the "Stars" after the move. Since then, they have had several successful seasons, one being their Stanley Cup win in 1999.

Where they play: American Airlines Center

The Stars games can seat 18,532 patrons
Located in the Victory Park neighborhood, near downtown Dallas, Texas

Mascot: Victor E. Green

Green is a fuzzy alien that stands 84 pucks tall and is from a galaxy far away
Introduced in 2014

Team Colors: Victory green, black, and white

For the first 20 years in Dallas, the Stars' jerseys used black as the base color.
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Major accomplishments

Won the Stanley Cup Championship in 1999
Won nine division titles in Dallas

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Experience the rush of a Texas Rangers game. | Sharon_L_Chapman, via Wikimedia Commons

⚾️ Texas Rangers | Est. 1961

Interestingly enough, the Texas Rangers weren't always known as the Texas Rangers. They originally played in Washington, D.C., as the Washington Senators as an expansion team until they moved to Texas in 1971. Since then, The Rangers have made nine appearances in the MLB postseason, winning one World Series title in 2023.

Where they play: Globe Life Field

Located in Arlington, TX
Has the world's largest single-panel operable roof

Mascot: Rangers Captain

Introduced in 2002
Wears the uniform number "72" in honor of 1972, the year the Rangers moved to DFW

Team Colors: Royal blue, red, and white

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Major accomplishments

Won the World Series in 2023
American League Champions in 2010 and 2011
As of 2024, the Rangers have an estimated franchise value of $2.4 billion

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Tex Hooper is the official FC Dallas mascot created in 2012. | Photo by Gabriel Flores, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

⚽️ FC Dallas | Est. 1996

Based in Frisco, the team was established in 1996 as the Dallas Burn. It was later rebranded into FC Dallas in 2004. The team has played a significant part in MLS since its creation. FC Dallas' pride rings true in community involvement and fan participation, making it a staple in Texas sports culture.

Where they play: Toyota Stadium

Located in Frisco, TX
Seats 19,096 fans for soccer matches

Mascot: Tex Hooper

Was born Sept. 6, 1996
In 2016, FOX Soccer ranked Tex fourth on their list of MLS mascots

Team Colors: Red, white, and blue

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Major Accomplishments:

Western Conference champions in 2010
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup champions in 1997 and 2016

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⚽️ Dallas Trinity FC | Est. 2023

This is one of the newest professional women's soccer teams of the USL Super League. The team will played its first game in September 2024 at the historic Cotton Bowl at Fair Park, but they've already captured our hearts and hometown loyalty.

Where they play: Cotton Bowl Stadium

First game will be Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024
The stadium has continued to host soccer matches, including international friendlies, CONCACAF Gold Cup matches, and other tournaments

Mascot: Boots

Introduced in October 2024, Boots is a palomino pegasus with a whole bunch of fabulous energy

Team colors: Sunrise maroon, prairie gold, and live oak green

Team colors were inspired by the city skyline and the Trinity River
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Major accomplishments:

First women's professional soccer team in Dallas approved by the Dallas City Council
May 9, 2024, was officially declared as Dallas Trinity FC Day

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The Dallas Wings are a professional women's basketball team based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. | Photo by Michael Barera, via Wikimedia Commons

🏀 Dallas Wings | Est. 1988

Originally known as the Detroit Shock, the Dallas Wings are one of the first WNBA expansion teams. The team was approved for relocation to the metroplex in 2015 where they play at the College Park Center. The team's presence has helped played a part in increasing the visibility and popularity of women's basketball in the area.

Where they play: College Park Center

Located in Arlington, TX
Seats up to 7,000 spectators

Mascot: Lightning

The mascot is a magic pegasus whose job is to bring the "electricity" to the College Park Center
Established on May 20, 2017

Team Colors: Navy, volt green, blue, and cyan

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Major accomplishments:

Most wins in Texas: In 2024, the Wings had 22 wins, which was their most since 2008.
WNBA championships: The Shock won WNBA championships in 2003, 2006, and 2008 while in Detroit, all under coach Bill Laimbeer.

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🏉 Dallas Jackals | Est. 2020

Dallas' fairly new rugby team is part of the Major League Rugby, which is the highest level of rugby competition in North America. The team's mission is to create a family-friendly atmosphere and to inspire values of tradition, respect, family, and character through community outreach. The team was founded on June 5, 2020, but delayed their inaugural season to 2022.

Where they play: Choctaw Stadium

Venue opened in 1994
Served as the home for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball from 1994 through 2019

Mascot: Jax the Jackal

Jax stands tall at 9.5 rugby balls
The jackal was initially introduced to fans on May 2021

Team Colors: Green, black and white

Rugby jersey features the state flag's lone star on their 2024 home and away kits
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Major accomplishments:

Major rivalries in the MLR include the Austin Gilgronis and the Houston SaberCats
City of Arlington Mayor Jim R. Ross has officially named October 24, 2023 “Sam Golla Day” to honor Sam Golla’s dedication to the sport as one of the world’s most promising young rugby athletes