Best Fall Sporting Events In DFW

As the temperatures finally begin to drop in DFW, the weather feels right to get into sports. Luckily for North Texans, Dallas/Fort Worth has more sports possibilities than a scoreboard. Here are a few both conventional and unconventional options.

(credit: DallasMarathon.com)

MetroPCS Dallas Marathon
Downtown Dallas, TX
(972) 498-1136
www.dallasmarathon.com

Date: Dec. 14, 2014

Formerly known as the White Rock Lake Marathon, the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon will be held this year on Sunday, December 14, 2014. The marathon route is almost a tour of popular sites in the city from downtown to eye-catching areas like White Rock Lake and Highland Park, covering 26 miles of the city. Runners can also participate in the half-marathon or relay options. Whether a runner or spectator, this is one of the greatest annual sports events in North Texas.

Date: Oct. 11, 2014

As traditional as Christmas dinner, the Red River Showdown, the throwdown football match between Texas-O.U. will be held at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park for the 109^th year running on Saturday, October 11. There is no greater draw in college football than this game, bringing in thousands upon thousands of rowdy football fans, each year insisting that their side of the river is the dominant one. Filling up Fair Park, this is probably the busiest day of the entire State Fair, and one of the largest draws. Attend this football game and be part of an unmatched rivalry in action.

Dates: Now through Sept. 8, 2014

On September 7 and 8, 2014, Dallas will be one of the fortunate chosen cities to host the Copa Centroamericana, or Central American Cup, soccer tournament the first time it is played on United States soil. For those still reeling from the World Cup, sitting in the stands at this tournament can keep that soccer passion kicking.

Related: 5 Ways To Prepare For The Upcoming Fall Sports Season

The Dallas Polo Club hosts monthly matches and events just south of Dallas in Red Oak. Most matches are followed up with other activities. Upcoming fall matches include the September 20 Soiree and Pig Roast, the October 25 Polo Scare and Pumpkin Carve, the November 22 UT Polo Cup and Chili Cook-off and the December 20 Annual Christmas Polo Cup. Tickets prices include the polo match and participation in the monthly event.

What better way to show a love for sports than to support the home team? As if rooting for the Dallas Cowboys live wasn't enough, a ticket to a Cowboys game includes views of the famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and access to the AT&T Stadium with its innovative and statistically impressive features. These features include one of the largest video boards in the world, a retractable roof, suites and standing room. Attending a Cowboys game is essentially a rite of passage for Dallasites and those just passing through.

Related: Best Sporting Goods Stores In Dallas