Arlington Tennis Clubs
Arlington sits at the geographic center of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, and its tennis community reflects that central position — drawing players from across Tarrant, Dallas and Johnson counties. The 26-court Arlington Tennis Center is one of the busiest public tennis venues in North Texas, serving recreational players, competitive juniors, adult leagues and UIL high-school programs year-round, while UT Arlington's Division I program adds an aspirational pathway. This guide covers the area's clubs and facilities, adult and junior tennis, high-school programs and college tennis.
Highlighted Events
Arlington's tennis calendar runs on a busy Arlington Tennis Center league and tournament schedule, USTA Texas Section play, and UIL District 8-6A high-school championships.
Arlington Tennis Center Tournaments
USTA Level 6 and Level 7 adult tournaments run throughout the year at the 26-court Arlington Tennis Center, alongside recreational and competitive men's and women's leagues.
USTA Texas Section League Play
Adult USTA league play at all NTRP levels through the USTA Texas Section, with strong fields from across Dallas, Fort Worth and the wider Metroplex.
UIL District 8-6A Championships
The five-school UIL District 8-6A championship is held at McLeland Tennis Center in Fort Worth, with the JV championship at the Arlington Tennis Center.
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Tennis Clubs & Facilities in Arlington
Public courts, private clubs and university facilities — with programs and amenities noted inline.
Adult Tennis in Arlington
Adult tennis in Arlington is driven by the Arlington Tennis Center calendar and the Arlington Tennis Association, with USTA Level 6 and 7 tournaments and league play across the DFW Metroplex.
Adult Leagues
Adult Tournaments
Adult Clinics
Did You Know?
Arlington tennis has its own distinctive story. A couple of local highlights:
The Arlington Tennis Center's 26 courts make it one of the busiest public tennis venues in North Texas.
Five UIL 6A high schools compete in the same district (8-6A) — one of the deepest municipal high-school tennis landscapes in Texas.
Arlington High School Tennis
Five Arlington ISD high schools compete together in UIL District 8-6A — one of the most competitive tennis districts in the DFW Metroplex — fielding boys and girls teams at every level.
Arlington High Colts
UIL 6A · District 8-6AOne of the oldest athletic programs in the district; Colts tennis has made regional appearances, and the Arlington Tennis Center hosts the JV District 8-6A championship.
Lamar High Vikings
UIL 6A · District 8-6AOpened in 1970 as Arlington ISD's third high school (named for Mirabeau B. Lamar); fields competitive boys' and girls' tennis in one of Texas's toughest 6A districts.
Martin High Warriors
UIL 6A · District 8-6AOpened in 1982 in southwest Arlington; competes in all UIL sports including tennis, contending for the same regional slots each spring.
Sam Houston High Texans
UIL 6A · District 8-6AOne of Arlington ISD's original high schools, fielding boys' and girls' tennis alongside Arlington, Lamar, Martin and Bowie.
Bowie High Volunteers
UIL 6A · District 8-6ARounds out Arlington ISD's five-school 6A tennis district, with all five sharing the same district and competing for the same regional qualifier spots.
Both UIL and TAPPS play team tennis in the fall and individual singles & doubles in the spring. UIL path: district → regional → state (Waco). TAPPS path: district → state.
College Tennis in Arlington
UT Arlington fields NCAA Division I men's and women's tennis in the Western Athletic Conference, playing home matches at the UTA Tennis Center.
UT Arlington Mavericks
Arlington, TXNCAA Division I · WAC · UT Arlington fields NCAA Division I men's and women's tennis in the Western Athletic Conference, playing home matches at the 10-court UTA Tennis Center (remodeled 2012, resurfaced 2019). The men's program has won multiple conference championships across the Southland, Sun Belt and WAC. Men | Women
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Arlington Tennis Facts
Curious one-line facts about the people, places and history that make tennis in Arlington unique.
Arlington sits at the geographic center of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, drawing tennis players from Tarrant, Dallas and Johnson counties.
The Arlington Tennis Center at 500 W. Mayfield Rd. is the city's flagship public facility, with 26 lighted courts, a large pro shop and a busy tournament calendar.
Arlington Tennis Center is one of the busiest public tennis venues in North Texas, hosting USTA Level 6 and Level 7 adult tournaments year-round.
Adult league play is supported by the Arlington Tennis Association, including at the Viridian Tennis Center.
Five Arlington ISD high schools — Arlington, Lamar, Martin, Sam Houston and Bowie — compete together in UIL District 8-6A.
The UIL District 8-6A championship is held at McLeland Tennis Center in Fort Worth, with the JV championship at the Arlington Tennis Center.
Five UIL 6A schools in one district give Arlington one of the deepest municipal high-school tennis landscapes in Texas.
UT Arlington fields NCAA Division I men's and women's tennis in the Western Athletic Conference, playing at the UTA Tennis Center.
The UTA Tennis Center is a 10-court facility with lights and spectator seating, remodeled in 2012 and resurfaced in 2019.
The DFW context keeps Arlington's competitive level high, with players regularly facing strong fields from Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Southlake and Irving.
Additional play is available at Rolling Hills Country Club and numerous lighted public park courts across the city.