Winter Olympics Fever? Find Ice Sports Near Austin

From skating to hockey, here's where to get on the ice in Central Texas

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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With the recent Winter Olympics and hit TV shows sparking interest in ice sports, there are plenty of options for getting on the ice around Austin, Texas. From seasonal rinks to year-round facilities, the area offers opportunities for figure skating, hockey, curling, and more.

Why it matters

As a warm-weather city, Austin doesn't immediately come to mind for winter sports, but there are actually several ice rinks and clubs that cater to a range of skill levels and interests. This provides Austinites a chance to try out ice-based activities they may have only seen during the Olympics.

The details

Central Texas has several ice rinks, including the year-round Chaparral Ice and Ice and Field at the Crossover Sports Complex in Cedar Park. There are also seasonal rinks that pop up around the holidays at locations like the Long Center and Hill Country Galleria. For hockey, the area is home to the Texas Stars AHL team, the Pond Hockey Club, and youth programs through the Austin Metro Hockey Association. Figure skating is supported by clubs like Skate VIDA, the Austin Figure Skating Club, and Stars of Austin Figure Skating Club, many of which are based at the Ice and Field facility. And for curling enthusiasts, the Lone Star Curling Club in Austin is one of only three such clubs in Texas.

  • The Texas Stars AHL hockey season runs from October to April, with upcoming home games on February 27 and 28.
  • Seasonal ice rinks in Austin are typically open during the winter holiday months, but will not return until next winter.

The players

Chaparral Ice

A year-round ice rink in Austin that offers learn-to-skate programs, hockey camps, and figure skating classes.

Ice and Field at the Crossover Sports Complex

A dual-rink facility in Cedar Park that hosts figure skating, hockey, and public skating programs.

Texas Stars

The American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars, based in Cedar Park and playing their home games at the H-E-B Center.

The Pond Hockey Club

An ice rink facility in Austin that offers youth and adult hockey programs, as well as figure skating and curling.

Austin Metro Hockey Association

The governing body overseeing youth hockey programs in the Austin area, including the Ice Bats junior hockey team.

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What they’re saying

“Even though we're in the middle of Texas, there are options in and around Austin for those who are ice-skate-curious.”

— Abigail Jones, Author (kxan.com)

What’s next

The seasonal ice rinks in Austin will reopen for the 2026-2027 winter season, providing additional options for those looking to try out ice sports.

The takeaway

Austin may not be the first place that comes to mind for winter sports, but the city and surrounding areas offer a surprising number of opportunities to get on the ice and try out activities like figure skating, hockey, and curling, even in the heart of Texas.