North Texas sports venue redefines family fun

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FRISCO (KDAF) — Frisco, Texas, aka “Sports City USA,” has upgraded its game with Active Arena, a cutting-edge indoor sports venue that takes your favorite sports to the next level. Located near the Stonebriar Shopping Center, Active Arena consists of 15 jaw-dropping, sweat-inducing, mechanical and digital sports simulators designed to give athletes and fun-seekers a good run for their money. And yes, even if you’re a total rookie (like me), Active Arena delivers all the adrenaline without the pressure.

“One of the reasons why we developed Active Arena is to take the uber competitiveness out of sports and make it very fun and lighthearted,” said Gharbieh. “For the most part, it’s just a place where you could hang that competitive hat at the door and have a great time playing a multitude of different sports.”

Score a preloaded gaming card to jump into some of the most advanced sports technology on the market. Imagine zooming down slopes on DFW’s first public skiing simulator, training with the same equipment trusted by the U.S. Olympic Ski Team, facing off against the AI-powered Bot Boxer (it fights back), and fending off DFW’s first robot goalie, the Robo Goalie. If you’ve dreamed of soaring, step into the country’s first VR paragliding simulator, which lets you capture the thrill of flight minus the pesky parachute.

“Active Arena helps eliminate the physical and financial barriers that prevent people from taking on life’s greatest adventures,” Gharbieh said. “We want our guests to walk away inspired with each visit. We have curated a venue unlike any other to share with the Frisco and greater DFW community.”

Grab your friends, bring your game face, and visit activearena.com to see how you can turn your next birthday, celebration, or just a regular day into an active adventure.

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