The City of Arlington, Texas, has a long and storied history of professional sports and venues. It began in 1965 when the Washington Senators moved to Arlington and became the Texas Rangers. The Rangers played in Arlington Stadium until 1993, when they moved to the newly constructed Globe Life Park. The Dallas Cowboys also moved to Arlington in 1971, playing in Texas Stadium until 2008, when they moved to the newly constructed AT&T Stadium.
In addition to the Rangers and Cowboys, Arlington has also been home to the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League, the Dallas Sidekicks of the Major Indoor Soccer League, and the Dallas Vigilantes of the Arena Football League. The city also hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 1995 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and the 1996 NBA All-Star Game.
Arlington has also been home to several minor league teams, including the Texas Rangers' minor league affiliate, the Arlington Red Sox, and the Texas Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, the Oklahoma City 89ers. The city also hosted the Texas League's Arlington Astros, the Texas-Louisiana League's Arlington Aces, and the Texas-New Mexico League's Arlington Indians.
In addition to professional sports, Arlington has also been home to several major venues, including the Arlington Convention Center, the Arlington Music Hall, and the Arlington Improv. The city also hosted the annual Six Flags Over Texas amusement park from 1961 to 2009.
Today, Arlington is home to the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Texas Live! entertainment complex. The city is also home to the University of Texas at Arlington, which has a Division I athletics program. With its long and storied history of professional sports and venues, Arlington is a great place to live and visit.
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