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Houston to host 7 games during FIFA World Cup 26™

Houston to host 7 games during FIFA World Cup 26™

Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) to feature 5 group stage matches, one Round of 32, and one Round of 16, between 14 June and 4 July 2026 during the largest sporting event in world history   HOUSTON, TX (Sunday, February 4, 2024) -- Houston will play host to 7 matches...

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Houston Hosts World Baseball Classic Delegation

Houston Hosts World Baseball Classic Delegation

  HOUSTON – The Harris County - Houston Sports Authority, the Houston Astros, and Houston First Corporation hosted a delegation from the World Baseball Classic on Thursday as the city hopes to land the 2026 World Baseball Classic. As part of their official site...

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AVCO World Trophy Houston Appearances

AVCO World Trophy Houston Appearances

HOUSTON – In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Houston Aeros hockey team winning their first championship, the AVCO World Trophy is in town this weekend, making several stops around the Houston area. The Aeros won the championship during the 1973-74 World Hockey...

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FIFA World Cup 26™ Houston Site Visit

FIFA World Cup 26™ Houston Site Visit

HOUSTON – On Thursday, Harris County - Houston Sports Authority hosted members of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City Operational Committee for a planning visit as FIFA officials continue to go over several key elements of the city’s operation in preparation for...

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