Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis in Midland, TX
Where can I play tennis in Midland, Texas?
Midland offers several excellent tennis facilities. Bush Tennis Center at 5700 Briarwood Avenue is the flagship public facility with 19 full-size lighted courts including a stadium court, 8 pickleball courts, and 2 padel courts. The Midland College Tennis Center at 3600 N. Garfield St. has 14 resurfaced hard courts and 12 pickleball courts, free and open to the community daily. Midland Country Club offers 12 tennis courts for members, 6 of which are lighted for evening play. Trinity School of Midland also maintains an on-campus tennis center.
What is the Bush Tennis Center in Midland?
Bush Tennis Center is named in honor of former President George W. Bush, who grew up in Midland. Opened in 2012, it is the premier public tennis facility in West Texas and serves players of all ages and all skill levels with lessons, clinics, adult and junior leagues, and special events. Upon full completion with covered and indoor courts, the facility is planned to be the second largest tennis center in the world with over 60 courts. The UTPB Falcons NCAA Division II tennis teams use Bush Tennis Center as their home venue. A new indoor facility — Rac Fit Sports Club — is also coming to Midland at The Preserve and expected to open in 2027.
Are the clubs listed affiliated with Tennis Circuits®?
This directory lists publicly available information about tennis clubs in Midland, TX. Some clubs on this list use the Tennis Circuits® software platform, which provides Tournaments, Doubles Leagues, Match Play, Summer Camps, Clinics, Lessons, JTT, Private Leagues, and Tennis Circuits® Club Edition. Tennis Circuits® is an official USTA Connect Partner — View Press Release (PDF). Tennis Circuits® has also been recognized by Racquet Sports Industry / Racquet Business.
What is Midland's tennis history?
Midland's most distinctive tennis legacy is its connection to the Bush family. Former President George W. Bush grew up in Midland and dedicated the Bush Tennis Center in 2011, joking at the ceremony that it really ought to bear his father's name — George H.W. Bush, who was nationally known as one of the most tennis-devoted presidents in American history, a player who hit the courts at the White House and competed in celebrity matches well into his later years. The city has since grown into one of the most tennis-forward communities in West Texas, with Bush Tennis Center aiming to become the second largest tennis center in the world. UTPB Falcons NCAA Division II tennis regularly uses Bush Tennis Center as a home venue, and Midland ISD fields competitive UIL 6A high school programs at both Midland High and Legacy High School (returning to the Lee High School name for 2026-27).
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Spotlight on the Midland Tennis Community
Midland's tennis identity is shaped by both its presidential legacy and its community-first ambition. Bush Tennis Center was founded with an explicit mission to make tennis accessible to everyone regardless of physical, financial, or geographical barriers — a philosophy reflected in its free-to-use public court facilities and scholarship-supported junior programs. The city's Permian Basin geography and oil industry prosperity have helped fuel significant investment in tennis infrastructure, making Midland one of the best-resourced tennis communities of any city its size in Texas. Midland players can find tournaments, doubles leagues, and match play through Tennis Circuits®.
Competitive Adult Tennis in Midland
Midland's adult tennis scene is supported by USTA League play, club tournaments at Bush Tennis Center and Midland Country Club, and UTR-rated events that draw players from across the Permian Basin region. Bush Tennis Center hosts adult clinics including the popular Thursday Night Clinic and Drill & Play Morning Clinics, as well as adult leagues and round robin events. The Midland-Odessa metro area creates a competitive pool of adult players that compete both locally and at regional USTA events.
For current UTR and USTA rankings for Midland adult players, visit UTR Sports or the USTA Texas Leagues page.
Junior Tennis Development in Midland
Junior tennis development in Midland is anchored by two organizations. Bush Tennis Center offers comprehensive junior programming for all ages and levels, including team tennis, private and group lessons, and junior clinics. The Midland College Tennis Association runs the MTX Tennis Academy for junior players and hosts an annual USTA-sanctioned junior tournament schedule, making the MC courts one of the most active junior tennis hubs in West Texas. Together, these programs create a full development pipeline from beginner through competitive junior levels. Junior Team Tennis (JTT) through Tennis Circuits® provides additional team-based competitive opportunities.
For current USTA Texas junior standings and tournament results in the Midland area, visit the USTA Texas junior tournaments page.
Midland Area High School Tennis Programs
Midland ISD fields competitive UIL 6A tennis programs at both of its high schools. Both programs compete in District 2-6A and use local facilities including Bush Tennis Center for matches and practice. Private and charter schools also maintain tennis programs, adding additional competitive depth to the Midland tennis landscape.
- Midland High School (Bulldogs) — UIL 6A, Midland ISD. One of the two flagship public high schools in the Midland Independent School District. Midland High fields both boys and girls varsity and JV tennis programs competing in District 2-6A and the Region I-6A bracket.
- Legacy High School (Rebels) — UIL 6A, Midland ISD. The school was originally named Robert E. Lee High School when it opened in 1961, was renamed Legacy High School in 2020, and the board voted in August 2025 to return to the Lee High School name — a change set to take effect for the 2026-27 school year. The program fields active boys and girls tennis teams competing in District 2-6A alongside Midland High.
- Trinity School of Midland (TAPPS) — A private school at 3500 West Wadley Avenue with an on-campus tennis center. Trinity competes in TAPPS private school athletics and maintains junior through high school tennis programming. A consistent private school competitor in West Texas.
- Midland Christian School (TAPPS) — Another active Midland private school program competing in TAPPS athletics with boys and girls tennis.
Collegiate Tennis in the Permian Basin
UTPB Falcons Tennis — NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), based in Odessa, fields both men's and women's tennis programs in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference — and uses Bush Tennis Center in Midland as their home venue, directly tying collegiate tennis competition to Midland's flagship facility. The UTPB men's program had a landmark 2023-24 season, winning their first-ever Lone Star Conference regular season title in program history. The team advanced to the NCAA South Central Regional again in 2024-25, with senior Jonathan Vega ranked No. 35 nationally in ITA NCAA DII singles and the doubles pair of Vega and Jonas Krahofer ranked No. 29 nationally — the program's highest individual rankings to date. The UTPB women's program has also made multiple NCAA South Central Regional appearances in recent years, competing against programs including Lubbock Christian, UT Tyler, St. Mary's, and Midwestern State.
Midland College — Community Tennis Hub
Midland College (NJCAA) does not currently field an intercollegiate tennis team, but its campus tennis facility — the MC Tennis Center at 3600 N. Garfield St. — is one of the most active community tennis hubs in the Permian Basin. With 14 newly resurfaced courts and 12 pickleball courts, the facility is free and open to the public daily. The Midland College Tennis Association manages the facility, runs the MTX Tennis Academy junior program, and hosts USTA-sanctioned tournaments throughout the year. A pro shop renovation and additional court lighting project is underway with completion expected in 2026.
