Exploring Major League Sports with a Friendly West Texas Twist

If youre a sports fan and find yourself in Lubbock, TX, theres no better way to soak up the local culture than by taking in one of their major league sporting events. But these arent just any games they reflect the unique warmth, tradition, and welcoming spirit that characterizes this friendly west Texas town.

First on the list is Jones AT&T Stadium (1), home of the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team. This legendary stadium seats over 60,000 spectators and has been around since 1947. Catching a game here is an absolute must for anyone visiting Lubbock. Youll be swept up in the lively atmosphere as fans cheer on their beloved Red Raiders.

Next up are the Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball team who play at United Supermarkets Arena (2). The venue can hold nearly 15,000 people! After years playing off campus at City Bank Coliseum(3), this arena was opened in late 1999 as part of an athletics complex including Kreager Park(4).

Of course, no visit to Lubbock would be complete without stopping by Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park (5) home to none other than the Texas Tech baseball team. This beautiful ballpark boasts seating for almost 5k fans.

And if youre looking for some highspeed action that captures all of those dustysoil vibeslook no further than Buffalo Springs Lake Motocross (6). It may not be one of your major leagues but it incorporates plenty about reddirt culture into its soulful races.

Finally, dont forget about motorsports fun happening yearround out at South Plains Speedway (7). From sprint cars to modifieds to limited late models theyve got it all!

So when youre planning your trip out west consider adding some of these toprated local sports spots to your itinerary. Youre guaranteed a great time at any one of them.

(1) Jones AT&T Stadium, 2526 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX 79409

(2) United Supermarkets Arena:1701 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409

(3) City Bank Coliseum :2720 Drive of Champions Way,Lubbock,TX ,79409

(4) Kreager Park :305 Zenith Avenue,Lubbock,Texas ,79408.

(5) Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park:2905 Main St.,Lubbock,TX ,79106.

(6) Buffalo Springs Lake Motocross:9999 High Meadow Rd.,Buffalo Springs Lake,TX ,79360.

(7) South Plains Speedway : FM1498 @ CR3700,Lubbock,Texas

Websites:

Jones AT&T Stadium texastech.com/sports/football/facilities/jonesattstadium.html

United Supermarkets Arena unitedsupermarketsarena.com/

City Bank Coliseum citybankcoliseum.com/

Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park ttusports.com/sport/baseball.aspx?id15