Weekly Email - Thursday - 04/24/2025

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DFW is getting a new sports team, and you can be a part of their debut! Enter to win a pair of free season tickets to McKinney Chupacabra FC’s inaugural season and catch all the new soccer action live!

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Hockey’s brightest young stars are here through May 4th for the IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship! Group A plays at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center while Group B and the finals take place at the Comerica Center.

  • After a second nail-biting victory over the Colorado Avalanche, the Dallas Stars play one more game in Colorado on Saturday before returning home to Dallas on April 28th at 8:30 PM.

  • The Dallas Card Show announced several exciting sports stars for autograph sessions at their next show on May 1st-4th, like Marcus Semien and Rod Woodson!

  • See Olympic and X-Game skateboarding stars like Bucky Lasek, Andy Macdonald, Arisa Trew and Tom Schaar at The 4DWN Experience on May 16th-17th! The experience raises funds for 4DWN’s community programs and efforts.

CATCH THE KENTUCKY DERBY IN DALLAS

Dallas is off to the races on May 3rd as watch parties for the 151st Kentucky Derby spread across the city! Take a look at our list and gallop down to your favorite to catch one of the most iconic races in sports.

THIS WEEKEND

Dallas Cowboys Draft Party

Thursday at The Star in Frisco (6:30 PM)

Head to Tostitos Championship Plaza for a free NFL Draft party featuring a kickoff toast from a Cowboys legend, autograph signings and performances by the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders!

💥 WWE Friday Night Smackdown

Friday at Dickies Arena (6:30 PM)

On the heels of his historic 17th world championship at WrestleMania, see John Cena on his final WWE tour at Dickies Arena as part of Friday Night Smackdown!

🏃‍♀️ Dallas Cowboys Draft Day 5K

Saturday at The Star in Frisco (8:00 AM)

Race over to The Star for more NFL Draft festivities and walk or run as part of the Cowboys Draft Day 5K! This family-friendly event includes a Kids’ Fun Run, Toddler and final draft day coverage at Tostitos Championship Plaza.

Dallas Trinity FC vs Lexington SC

Saturday at the Cotton Bowl (7:00 PM)

After a tie against Fort Lauderdale last weekend, the second-place Trinity FC remains within striking distance of first place in the USL Super League standings as they take on Lexington SC!

🏈 Arlington Renegades vs DC Defenders

Sunday at Choctaw Stadium (11:00 AM)

It’s a battle for the XFL conference lead when the Arlington Renegades and DC Defenders collide on Sunday!

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  • The Mayor’s Youth Ticket Program, in partnership with the Dallas Sports Commission, continues this year! Dallas resident children ages 12-17 have a chance to receive free tickets with a chaperone to exciting sports events.

  • Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts recently said the team is moving “full speed ahead” on planning a new Dallas arena, with a goal to play in said arena in the 2031-32 season after the American Airlines Center lease expires.

The Stars may be away this weekend, but let’s cheer for them to come back next week with another win!