Texas Hockey
Texas is home to the Dallas Stars at the NHL level. NHL, AHL (Texas Stars) operate in the state. Active youth hockey market, growing since the 2020s. RinkStop currently tracks 16 cities in Texas, with 22 rinks and 1 team on file.
Browse by city below or add a listing if you know a rink or team we're missing.
Cities with Hockey in Texas
16 citiesFrequently Asked Questions About Hockey in Texas
What is the hockey scene in Texas?
Texas has an active hockey scene tracked by RinkStop. At the NHL level, Texas is home to Dallas Stars. Active youth hockey market, growing since the 2020s Our directory currently lists 16 cities with hockey activity, 22 rinks, and 1 team on file in Texas.
How many ice rinks are there in Texas?
RinkStop currently tracks 22 indoor ice rinks in Texas, across cities including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio. The full list is grouped below by city; if you operate a rink we are missing, you can claim your rink listing.
Does Texas have an NHL team?
Yes — Dallas Stars is based in Texas. NHL, AHL (Texas Stars) also operate in the state. RinkStop also tracks the surrounding amateur, junior, and youth teams at the city level.
Can my kid play youth hockey in Texas?
Active youth hockey market, growing since the 2020s. Most USA Hockey districts in Texas accept beginners from age 5–6, and many rinks run learn-to-play hockey clinics for both kids and adults. The youth hockey directory has program types and contact details.
How is hockey organized in the United States?
Ice hockey in the United States is organized by USA Hockey, the national governing body that oversees amateur and youth hockey from learn-to-play through adult amateur ranks. The American Hockey League (AHL), ECHL, and several women's professional leagues operate below the NHL level. The NCAA runs university hockey at three divisions, and the USHL is the top junior league… Browse the full US hockey directory →
What hockey leagues operate in Texas?
NHL, AHL (Texas Stars) have a footprint in Texas. AHL affiliates feed NHL rosters from the cities below; NCAA programs play in conferences such as Hockey East, Big Ten, and NCHC where applicable. Browse the city-level pages for league breakdowns per market.
How current is the data on this page?
RinkStop updates rink, team, and program listings as operators edit them through listing claims. Counts above reflect what was in our database when this page was last rendered. If you spot a missing rink or team, the fastest fix is to claim the listing and add it.