The Union Underground is a twelve lane bowling alley and billiard hall located on the bottom level of the Texas Union. We cater to the students of the University of Texas at Austin, but are completely open to the public. No reservations are required.
Walk-in Rates for the Union Underground
Bowling
- 12 bowling lanes with state-of-the-art automatic scoring
- Shoe rental is $2.50/pair
Bowling prices are per person / per game
| Days | Hours | Game Rates | Hourly Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Wednesday | 10am - close | $3.00/game; UT ID $4.00/game; Non-UT | $19/hour; UT ID $24/hour; Non-UT |
| Thursday and Friday | 10am - 5pm | $3.00/game; UT ID $4.00/game; Non-UT | $19/hour; UT ID $24/hour; Non-UT |
| Thursday and Friday | 5pm - close | $4.00/game; UT ID $5.50/game; Non-UT | $24/hour; UT ID $27/hour; Non-UT |
| Saturday | 10am - close | $4.00/game; UT ID $5.50/game; Non-UT | $24/hour; UT ID $27/hour; Non-UT |
| Sunday | 12pm - close | $4.00/game; UT ID $5.50/game; Non-UT | $24/hour; UT ID $27/hour; Non-UT |
Billiards
Billiards prices are per hour/per table(prorated per minute)
| Days | Hours | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | All Day | $7/rack; UT ID $9/rack; Non-UT |
| Saturday - Sunday | All Day | $7/rack; UT ID $9/rack; Non-UT |
Air Hockey and Foosball
Air Hockey & Foosball prices are per hour / per machine
(pro-rated per minute)
| Days | Hours | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 10am - close | $8/table |
| Saturday | 12pm - close | $8/table |
Locker Rentals
Rental lockers are available, by the semester, to faculty, staff, students and league bowlers. Visit the Underground front-desk for more info.
Today's Hours
The Underground
| Comment | Time slot | Day | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. | ||||
Fall Semester Hours Begin August 23
Our regular fall semester hours will begin Sunday, August 23.
Planning an Event?
Want to host a special event? Want to reserve bowling lanes or billiards tables?
Ready to make a reservation? Fill out our request form to get started.
FAQs
Is there GLOW BOWL?
Glow Bowl (black lights, lasers, music) is available Thursday and Friday after 5pm, and all day Saturday and Sunday. Give us a call at (512) 475-6670 for specific additional dates.
Is the Underground open to the public?
Yes! We cater to the students of the University of Texas at Austin, but are completely open to the public.
Can I reserve the Underground for events or large groups?
Yes, for large groups and parties, please see our page on reservations and special event use.