Is There a Driving Range Near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field?
Yes. Golf Center of Arlington is a public driving range about two miles north of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, roughly a ten-minute drive. It has 18 covered, heated bays with Toptracer, 28 grass tees, night lighting and a craft beer bar. Buckets start at $21 for 60 balls, and walk-ins are welcome seven days a week.
People searching for a driving range near AT&T Stadium usually have a few hours to fill before a game, or a group that would rather hit balls than sit in a parking lot. Golf Center of Arlington, at 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006, is the closest public range to the stadiums, and it is built for exactly that kind of visit: no tee time, no membership, covered bays and a bar.
How close is the range to AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field?
Golf Center of Arlington sits about two miles north of the Arlington Entertainment District, the area that holds AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Six Flags Over Texas and Texas Live!. In normal traffic the drive from the stadium lots takes about ten minutes. On a game day it can take longer, so leave before the main surge or wait it out at the bays afterward.
The facility is on NE Green Oaks Blvd near River Legacy Park, on the north side of Arlington. That puts it away from the event parking grid, which is a real advantage when 80,000 people are trying to leave the same few lots. For the broader picture of what is nearby, see our complete guide to golf and mini golf near the Arlington Entertainment District.
Pull up directions to Golf Center of Arlington while you still have a signal in the lot. The address is 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006, and the phone is 817-469-9005 if you want to check bay availability for a group.
What do you get at the bays?
This is not a mat-and-net range. Golf Center of Arlington is recognized as one of America's Top 50 golf ranges and has been family-owned since 1986. The practice setup has a few pieces that matter to a visitor with limited time.
18 covered, heated bays
Roofed bays open to the outdoor range, heated in cold weather. Power Tee automatic teeing sets every ball for you. Open rain or shine.
Toptracer on every bay
The same ball-tracking technology used on PGA Tour broadcasts shows carry, ball speed, launch angle and accuracy on the bay screen after each swing.
28 grass tees, 12 target greens
Natural-grass hitting areas with Toptracer GO app tracking, plus 12 color-coded greens to aim at across the range.
Night lighting
The range is lit for night play, so a post-game bucket after a 7 PM kickoff or first pitch is normal here, not an exception.
Any bucket purchase also includes the free short game practice area: a putting green, a chipping green, sand bunkers and uneven-lie stations. If you are playing a real round at the Texas Rangers Golf Club nearby, that area is the place to warm up first.
What does a bucket cost?
Buckets are sold at the counter, and the price depends on size. Members pay less on every bucket, but a visitor in town for one game does not need to join.
| Bucket | Balls | Regular | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 60 | $21 | $15 |
| Large | 90 | $28 | $20 |
| Extra Large | 120 | $35 | $25 |
Prices as published on golfcenterofarlington.com; subject to change.
Two daily specials help on a game day. From 8 to 9 AM the range is self-service: buy balls from the dispenser and everyone pays member pricing. From 9 AM to 6 PM, regular bucket prices are 30% off when you mention the special at check-in, which covers most of the window before an afternoon or evening game. New guests can also take $10 off a first visit by joining the email and rewards list. Every bucket earns rewards points too: 100 points, worth $1, for non-members.
In town for the game and want to hit balls first? Bays are first come, first served. Book ahead if you are bringing a group.
Book a Range BayHow does a pre-game visit work?
A typical pre-game stop at Golf Center of Arlington takes 60 to 90 minutes. Here is the sequence most visitors follow.
- Arrive mid-morning or early afternoon. You will be inside the 9 AM–6 PM 30% off window, and bays are easier to get before the evening rush.
- Buy a bucket at the counter. A medium (60 balls) is enough for one person for about 30 to 40 minutes. A large or extra large works for two people sharing a bay.
- Pick a covered bay. Tap the Toptracer screen, choose Warm Up or a game, and start hitting. The Power Tee handles the teeing.
- Play one game as a group. Closest to the Pin or Long Drive gives a foursome something to compete on in about 20 minutes, and it works for people who have never played.
- Grab a drink and go. The bar has 50+ beers with local craft options, wine, canned cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Then head two miles south to the stadium.
Is it a good alternative to tailgating?
For a lot of groups, yes. A tailgate needs a parking pass, a grill, a cooler and a lot of standing around. A bay at Golf Center of Arlington gives the same group a roof, a place to sit, a screen to compete on and a bar, and outside food is allowed if you want to bring your own meal. Coolers and outside beverages are not allowed, so plan on buying drinks at the bar.
Tailgate in the lot
- Needs a parking pass and equipment
- Exposed to heat, cold and rain
- Nothing to do but wait for gates
- Traffic leaving is the same as everyone else
Bay at Golf Center of Arlington
- Covered, heated bay with Toptracer games
- Open rain or shine, day and night
- Bar with 50+ beers and light snacks
- Two miles north of the stadium traffic
Groups of about eight or more should call 817-469-9005 ahead so the staff can put bays together; groups of 15 or more should reserve. Corporate groups and season-ticket crews can also look at Toptracer event packages, which run hourly or half-day with games, skill challenges and leaderboards.
Can you hit balls after a night game?
Yes. The range at Golf Center of Arlington is open Monday–Saturday 8 AM–11 PM and Sunday 8 AM–10 PM, with night lighting on the range and covered bays. The last bucket is sold one hour before closing, so if a game runs long, check the time before you head north. Our page on hitting golf balls at night in Arlington covers what the lit range looks like and how late it stays busy.
After a Rangers night game or a concert at Globe Life Field, the crowd leaving the district thins out faster if you give it 45 minutes. A bucket and a beer at the bays is a better way to spend that time than sitting in a line of brake lights on the way to I-30.
What else is nearby for golfers?
Golf Center of Arlington is a practice range and entertainment facility, not an 18-hole course. If your group wants a full round, the Texas Rangers Golf Club is a public, MLB-licensed course close by. Our roundup of golf near the Arlington Entertainment District compares the range visit with a full round. Families can add 36 holes of outdoor mini golf on site, and our guide to mini golf near Six Flags Over Texas covers current pricing, including the limited-time $8 unlimited special during the course remodel.
- Open to the public, no membership, walk-ins welcome daily
- Bring your own clubs, or ask about options at the counter when you arrive
- Family-friendly; well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome
- Lessons, clinics and TrackMan sessions available by appointment
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from AT&T Stadium to Golf Center of Arlington?
About ten minutes in normal traffic. Golf Center of Arlington is roughly two miles north of the Arlington Entertainment District at 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006. On game days the drive can take longer because of event traffic leaving the stadium lots, so plan to leave before the main crowd or wait for it to thin out.
Do I need to reserve a bay before a game?
No. Bays at Golf Center of Arlington are first come, first served, and no membership or reservation is required for the range. If you are bringing a group of about eight or more, call 817-469-9005 ahead so the staff can seat you together; groups of 15 or more should reserve. Booking a bay online is also available for anyone who wants a set time.
Do I need my own golf clubs?
Bring your own clubs if you have them. If you are traveling for a game and did not pack clubs, ask the staff about options when you arrive at the counter. Toptracer games like Closest to the Pin and Long Drive do not require any golf experience, so a visitor who has never swung a club can still take part in a group bay.
Is the range open if it rains on game day?
Yes. The 18 bays at Golf Center of Arlington are covered and heated in cold weather, and they open onto the outdoor range, so the facility runs rain or shine, day and night, year-round. The bar is under cover as well. If a storm delays a game or a concert, the covered bays are a dry place to wait it out with something to do.
Can I bring food or a cooler?
Outside food is allowed at Golf Center of Arlington, so a group can bring a meal to the bays. Coolers and outside beverages are not allowed; drinks are sold at the bar, which carries 50+ beers including local craft options, wine, canned cocktails and non-alcoholic choices, plus light snacks. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome.
Grab a bay and start swinging
Covered Toptracer bays, grass tees and a free short game area. Walk-ins welcome every day at 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd.
Golf Center of Arlington · 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006 · 817-469-9005 · Open Mon–Sat 8 AM–11 PM, Sun 8 AM–10 PM