Lodging & Travel Information

The 2024 ABCA Convention will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center from January 4-7, 2024! This will be the seventh time that the ABCA Convention is held in Dallas and the second time the Gaylord Texan has hosted the event.

All ABCA events including the clinics, ABCA Trade Show, Expo Theater, Youth Coaches Session, Hall of Fame Banquet, Hot Stoves and Divisional Coaches Meetings will take place at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, which will also serve as the headquarter hotel.

In addition to the Gaylord Texan, the 2024 ABCA Convention will also have several other Official Convention Hotel properties in close proximity to the Gaylord Texan.

The ABCA has secured a discounted room block at the Gaylord Texan as well as several other Official Convention Hotel properties that are in close proximity to the Gaylord Texan. The ABCA discounted room block will officially open for booking on September 1. However, all 2022-23 ABCA members will have access to Priority Convention Registration for the 2024 ABCA Convention beginning in mid-August. Priority Convention Registration allows ABCA members to register for the 2024 ABCA Convention and book lodging in the ABCA's discounted room block before it is open to everyone. Make sure your ABCA account information is up-to-date in order to receive the latest updates on the 2024 ABCA Convention as it gets closer!

Lodging

The headquarter hotel for the 2024 ABCA Convention is the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, which last hosted the event in 2019.

All ABCA events including the clinics, ABCA Trade Show, Expo Theater, Youth Coaches Session, Hall of Fame Banquet, Hot Stoves and Divisional Coaches Meetings will all take place at the Gaylord Opryland.

In addition to the Gaylord Texan, the 2024 ABCA Convention will also have several other Official Convention Hotel properties in close proximity to the Gaylord Texan.


Gaylord Texan exteriorGaylord Texan

1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051

This property will host all ABCA events.

The ABCA Room Block will open on Sept. 1! All 2022-23 ABCA members will have access to Priority Registration beginning in mid-August. Please make sure your ABCA account information is up-to-date in order to receive all relevant information regarding Priority Registration and the Convention.


Air Transportation

The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is less than 5 miles away from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and about 20 miles away from the Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).

DFW serves as the largest hub for American Airlines and is the third-busiest airport in the world. DAL is a major operating base of Southwest Airlines.

Ground Transportation & Parking

Taxis & Ride Shares:


Taxis are available from both DFW and DAL airports to the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center.
 
Uber & Lyft also operate within the City of Dallas and can be utilized for airport transfers or to visit local Dallas restaurants, shopping and attractions.

Car Rentals & Parking


For attendees wishing to rent a vehicle, please be sure to take advantage of the ABCA Member Discount Program, which includes the rental car companies listed below. 

 



ENTERPRISE


Discount: Rates as low as $37/day, which includes the Full Damage Waiver
View ABCA member discount code



NATIONAL


Discount: Rates as low as $37/day, which includes the Full Damage Waiver
View ABCA member discount code

The Gaylord Texan offers on-site parking at the following rates: $17/hourly, $22/daily or $42/valet. Overnight parking fees include in and out privileges.