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Frisco, Texas

"Sports City USA"

The fastest-growing city in America for much of the 2000s, Frisco built a sports-and-tech paradise from scratch in the prairie north of Dallas.

Founded 1902 | Population 251,430 | Peak 251,430 (2024) | County Collin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Frisco, Texas

2016The Star Opens: Cowboys' 91-acre world HQ and practice facility became the city's centerpiece.

2000Explosive Growth: Grew from 33,000 to 250,000+ in 20 years.

2018PGA Relocates: PGA of America moved HQ from Palm Beach to Frisco.

2003FC Dallas Stadium: One of the first soccer-specific MLS stadiums.

2023PGA Frisco Opens: 660-acre complex with courses, Omni hotel, and championship facilities.

1902Railroad Town: Small stop on the Frisco Line serving cotton farms.

2005Dr Pepper Ballpark: One of the best minor league venues in America.

2010Infrastructure Investment: Massive investment to keep up with growth.

2017Tech Corridor: Tech companies established offices along Dallas North Tollway.

1950Small Town: Fewer than 1,500 residents.

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1902 Government

Founded as railroad stop

1950 Government

Population under 1,500

2000 Government

Growth explodes past 33,000

2003 Sports

FC Dallas stadium

2005 Sports

Dr Pepper Ballpark

2016 Sports

The Star opens

2018 Sports

PGA relocates to Frisco

2023 Sports

PGA Frisco complex opens

2024 Government

Population surpasses 251,000

Frisco grew from 6,000 to 250,000+ in 34 years — over 4,000% growth.

The Star generates over $1.5 billion in economic activity.

Frisco hosts facilities from six professional sports leagues.

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