Light. Lit. Burn. TORCH.
The Torch are a professional ultimate team with players hailing from all over the Lone Star State and its neighbors and fans across the world. The Austin ultimate community ignited the Torch in 2018 to promote and showcase women, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming athletes’ elite skills to audiences that would not otherwise get the opportunity to watch them in action.
The Torch are a founding member of the Premier Ultimate League (PUL), in which it competes against eleven other teams in the United States. Both the Torch and the PUL are 501(c)3 nonprofit, community-funded organizations dedicated to creating equitable playing opportunities.
From its inception, the community has taken a grass roots approach to the Torch’s ownership, funding, and organization. Check out our “Support the Team” page to learn more about how your contributions and sponsorships will keep our fire burning in the 2025 season.
Austin Torch Grand Masters Tournament Fundraiser
The second annual Grand Masters tournament is happening January 25, 2025 as a fundraiser for the Austin Torch! Players must be 35+ for female matching players; 40+ for male matching.
This event had over 75 players in 2024 with every game except one going to Universe point (!) and helped raise over $3,500 for the team’s operating budget in 2024!
When: Saturday January 25, 2025 / 11am - 5:00pm
Where: Huns Rugby Club (4107 Nixon Ln, Austin, TX)
Cost: $45 registration (option to add donations TO TORCH!).
Please make SURE to fill out the registration from after completing payment (you should be re-directed to the form)
You MUST fill out registration form after paying to complete registration.
“Torched” Movie Premiers Nationwide!
The documentary movie about the Austin Torch, “Torched” by Director Hoag Kepner is out Tuesday, August 20 on major streaming platforms Amazon Video and Apple TV! The movie is available to rent for $4.99 or purchase for $12.99. Depending on its performance, it may move to Prime or other streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, etc. Watch the official trailer below, then head to Amazon and Apple TV to watch the full movie.
The Torch Qualify for Championship Weekend 2024!
For the first time in franchise history, the Torch have qualified for the PUL Championship Weekend 2024! The event, held June 22-23, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA, features the top two teams of the North and South divisions.
The Torch face New York Gridlock in the first semifinal on Saturday, June 22 at 3 p.m. CST.
Philadelphia Surge and D.C. Shadow play in the following semifinal at 6 p.m. CST.
The PUL Championship final is Sunday, June 23 at 1p.m. CST.
For more info about the PUL Championship Weekend, visit the PUL Website.
Austin Torch 2024 Season Schedule
The Torch play a six-game season with three home and three away games. In 2024, all home games will be played at Texas School for the Deaf. The Torch compete in the South Division of the Premier Ultimate League with Atlanta Soul, Raleigh Radiance, D.C. Shadow and Nashville Nightshade.
GAME 1 - HOME GAME
Austin Torch v. Atlanta Soul
Sunday April 7, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Texas School for the Deaf
$12
RESULT: Torch win 15-9
GAME 2 - HOME GAME
Austin Torch v. Philadelphia Surge
Saturday May 4, 2024 @ 5:00pm
Texas School for the Deaf
$12
RESULT: Torch Lose 22-7
GAME 3 - AWAY GAME
Austin Torch @ Atlanta Soul
Saturday May 18, 2024 @ 7:00pm E
Atlanta, GA
RESULT: Torch LOSe 15-13
GAME 4 - AWAY GAME
Austin Torch @ Nashville Nightshade
Sunday May 19, 2024 @ 1:00pm C
Nashville, TN
RESULT: Torch win 19-13
GAME 5 - AWAY GAME
Austin Torch @ DC Shadow
Saturday June 1, 2024 @ 7:00pm/
Carlini Field, Washington, D.C.
RESULT: Torch Lose 21-5
GAME 6 - HOME GAME
Austin Torch v. Raleigh Radiance
Saturday June 8, 2024 @ 5:00pm
Texas School for the Deaf
$12
RESULT: Torch win 15-14
Torch Official Team Merchandise
Visit the TORCH TEAM STORE to get your custom Torch team gear from our official Sponsor VC Ultimate
Austin Torch v. Portland Rising
April 16, 2022 * St. Edward’s University, Austin TX
Watch the Overtime Season Opener below!
Full Game Footage - 2021 Championship Series
Visit the Austin Torch team store from our gear partner VC Ultimate for official team merchandise!
2019 Season Highlight Videos
Re-live the second game of the Austin Torch 2019 season with this Gameday experience video! Get to know the volunteers, fans and players. Featuring a post game interview with Tiffany Schumacher. Austin Torch v. Nashville Nightshade (May 11, 2019)
