Austin Sports Club Opened in Downtown Austin
The new restaurant located at 205 E. 3rd St. was developed by a partnership of hospitality groups.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Austin Sports Club has officially opened its doors at 205 E. 3rd St. The venue serves as an experience-driven destination for sports fans featuring a menu of European dishes, seafood, and Snake River Farms ribeye.
Why it matters
The venue was created to provide a dedicated social space for modern sports enthusiasts. It represents a three-year collaborative development effort between Lobos Hospitality and Boardroom Hospitality.
The concept was developed over a period of three years. The establishment operates daily with specific evening hours on weekdays and full-day service on weekends.
The players
Kevin Durant
He is an NBA superstar and the owner of Boardroom Hospitality.
Rich Kleiman
He is the co-owner of Boardroom Hospitality and a business partner of Kevin Durant.
Joe Gebbia
He is a partner in the restaurant and a well-known entrepreneur.
Lobos Hospitality
This is a hospitality group that co-operates the new Austin venue.
Boardroom Hospitality
This is a media and investment firm founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman.
The details
The restaurant is operated by Lobos Hospitality in partnership with Boardroom Hospitality, which is owned by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman. Partner Joe Gebbia also participated in the project, which features an interior design characterized by midcentury silhouettes and a brown color palette.
Timeline
September 10, 2026: Austin Sports Club opened to the public.
September 23, 2026: The venue hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 10 am to 11 am.
Market Landscape
The opening of this restaurant follows the broader trend of the rise of celebrity-backed hospitality venues in major urban centers. It positions the collaboration between Lobos Hospitality and Boardroom Hospitality to compete for a share of the city's experience-driven dining market.
Local diners can visit the new location at 205 E. 3rd St. to experience the curated menu during weekday evening hours or all-day service on weekends. The venue aims to cater specifically to sports fans seeking a premium atmosphere.
The takeaway
The partnership emphasizes a shift toward highly branded, celebrity-affiliated dining concepts designed for specific enthusiast communities. Visitors should note the distinction between the restaurant's weekday evening schedule and its weekend all-day service hours.
What happens next
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled to take place at the restaurant on September 23, 2026, between 10 am and 11 am.
Further reading
Learn more about new businesses coming to the city in the Openings & Closings section.
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