SABR 53
June 25-29, 2025
Westin DFW Airport
4545 W. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75063
Save the date! SABR will be heading to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex for our 53rd annual convention on June 25-29, 2025, at the Westin DFW Airport hotel in Irving, Texas.
- Research presentations: SABR invites all members to submit an oral or poster presentation abstract at SABR 53; click here to learn more or to submit an abstract. Deadline to apply: February 16, 2025.
SABR 53 will feature a Texas-sized speaker lineup we know you’ll love, with an invigorated social experience emphasizing SABR’s ability to unite all of us in baseball fellowship. Here are a few highlights to look forward to at SABR 53:
- A Hall of Fame headliner and an exciting initial group of speakers to be announced next week on January 21 in our first programming announcement, with additional players and speakers from across the baseball community being announced later
- Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners game on Friday, June 27
- Exciting optional programming allowing attendees to take a behind-the-scenes tour of Globe Life Field and a trip to a minor league Frisco RoughRiders game
- Upgraded Welcome Reception featuring great food, drink, and SABR awards presentations
- Expanded Closing Ceremonies featuring our famous Trivia Contest, which will again include the popular “Immaculate Feud” segment and expanded opportunities for participation
- Social gatherings, including coffee talks on Thursday and Friday morning, that will help newcomers and veterans alike make the most of their convention and SABR experience
- Streamlined registration options providing for a consistent and accessible experience for all attendees and the most affordable hotel rate in years
If you’ve never attended a SABR convention, this is the perfect year to join us and make new baseball friendships. If you’re a veteran attendee, we can’t wait for you to experience our spectacular convention experience. It will be an incredible week of baseball fellowship in the heart of Texas and we hope you’ll make plans to be part of it!
The Westin DFW Airport is conveniently located three miles away from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, with a free 24/7 hotel shuttle, and a short drive from Globe Life Field and many other area attractions. The Texas Rangers will host a weekend series against the Seattle Mariners during SABR 53. The SABR 53 convention logo, which pays homage to the scoreboard at Arlington Stadium, was created by acclaimed sports graphic designer Todd Radom.
This will be SABR’s second convention held in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, and the first since 1994. Learn more about SABR’s convention history by clicking here.
All guests must adhere to SABR’s Event Code of Conduct at all times. We are dedicated to maintaining an open, inclusive environment at all SABR events.
- SABR Convention History: Click here for a multimedia look back at every SABR convention since 1971.