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Sports Rush: Balls, Bats, and the Beautiful Game
By Rush Olson at Fort Worth Weekly
· July 3, 2026
· 11 min read
There’s a big international professional sports competition going on now, playing some of its matches in North Texas. It’s a sport you might not be as familiar with as the four major U.S. sports, but the upstart wants to increase its market share in this country. And, like you, they’ve noticed there
Key takeaway So to be here in the States while it's happening is obviously great, obviously massive buzz,” said Carmi le Roux of the Los Angeles Knight Riders.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The presence of Major League Cricket in North Texas, with multiple games scheduled at Grand Prairie Stadium, brings an exciting new dimension to the region's sports landscape. As the league seeks to increase its market share in the US, it's likely to have a significant impact on local sports enthusiasts, particularly those in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With the city's diverse population and strong sporting culture, Fort Worth could play a key role in cricket's growth in the US. The success of the league in Grand Prairie could also lead to increased investment in local sports infrastructure, potentially benefiting other sports and teams in the area, such as those at Texas Christian University. As Major League Cricket looks to soccer's success for inspiration, it will be interesting to see how the league navigates the competitive North Texas sports market, which already boasts a strong following for sports like football and baseball.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Weekly ·
Reading time: 11 min
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