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Daikin Park Will Host World Baseball Classic 2026

By Kimberly Guel on

Baseball fans are gearing up for all of the excitement of each game in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, happening March 5 to 17, 2026, in the US, Japan, and Puerto Rico. Following 2023, 20 teams will compete in four groups of five teams each in the sixth installment of the World Baseball Classic, in which Daikin Park will host the event for the first time in history. Daikin Park, located in the heart of downtown Houston, is the home ballpark of the Houston Astros and sees millions of fans each…

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10 Best Sports Bars in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on

Houston's sports fans are captivated by professional home teams and lively college athletics. It explains the city's abundance of sports bars. Wondering where to watch the next big game or attend an energetic watch party? Here are our 10 favorite places to kick back and enjoy a cold one. Find more restaurants and bars here. Looking for more to do in Houston? Visit the HOUSTON EVENTS CALENDAR and the THINGS TO DO page. Check out the Marketplace for savings on Houston experiences, tours, tickets…

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The Road to 2026: Houston Airports Kicks off Campaign at IAH This Labor Day

By Visit Houston on

IAH travelers first to see bold fútbol-themed signage connecting Houston to all tournament host cities. This Labor Day, passengers moving through George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will be among the first to view a new marketing campaign by Houston Airports. Dozens of bright, soccer-inspired graphics now line Terminals A and D, declaring: “Wherever fútbol happens, it’s nonstop from Houston.” The campaign is targeting soccer fans and features a QR code that links directly to an…

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Minute Maid Park Becoming Daikin Park in January 2025

By Megan Strange on

The home of the Houston Astros is about to experience a breath of fresh air — both literally and figuratively. The name change was announced Nov. 18 and becomes effective on January 1, 2025, marking a new chapter for the beloved downtown Houston stadium. This renaming is part of a 15-season naming-rights agreement with Daikin, the world's largest air conditioning manufacturer, and symbolizes both a strategic partnership and a nod to the Astros’ forward-looking vision A Storied History of Names…

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Exterior view of the main entrance of Daikin Park In Houston, TX

Where to Eat and Stay Around Daikin Park

By Megan Strange on

Take me out to the ballgame, but show me where to eat and stay to make the experience a grand slam. That's our game plan! Take a swing at these baller dining establishments, hotels and ways to get around Downtown. Xochi 1777 Walker St. Houston Chef Hugo Ortega knocks it out of the park with Xochi (photo above), offering fans a dining experience that celebrates the culinary and indigenous richness of Oaxaca, Mexico and its varied geographic regions. Biggio's 1777 Walker Street This multi-level…

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College Football Playoff National Championship weekend in Houston

College Football Playoff National Championship weekend in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on

At the beginning of 2024, Houston is again in the national spotlight as it hosts the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 8 at NRG Stadium. Get your tickets for the big game! Looking for an elevated experience? Go PLAYOFF PREMIUM! Welcome to Houston! Local and out-of-town fans are ready for a lot of action and fun during the entire weekend in Houston. The College Football Playoff (CFP) organized a series of events for all ages; some are free to participate. Downtown Houston…

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Very Superstitious: Your Guide to Astros Post-Season Rituals

By Kathleen Landry on

For some, it’s a lucky pair of underwear or socks. For others, it’s neglecting to shave after the latest win. Superstitions are real and they hit the Houston area hard in the Astros post season. Foolish? Maybe. Necessary? Definitely. After the 2017 season’s World Series-winning run against the Dodgers, there’s no shortage of quirky habits that almost certainly contributed to our World Champion’s post-season juju. We’ve assessed some of the Astro’s super fan rituals from 2017 and decided to…

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H-Town Guide to World Series Specials

By Megan Strange on

Once again, the Houston Astros are gearing up for the World Series. Read on for tasty food and drink specials unique to the World Series. Just one more thing to celebrate! Check here to see where to watch and what homerun specials are running around in H-Town. Where to Watch Courtesy of @hungrylikethewolfhouston on Instagram Hungry Like the Wolf - The ONLY 80s diner in Houston will be showing the games 920 Studemont St #900 Houston, Texas 77007 Star Cinema Grill – a locally-owned full-service…

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FAQs: The Houston Outlaws

By Paula Nino Kehr on

Houston, there’s a new sports team coming to town – esports, that is. The Houston Outlaws, one of the twelve founding teams of the Overwatch League, are bringing their game to Houston’s Revention Music Center for the first time ever, the weekend of February 29-March 1. On Saturday (2/29) the Outlaws take on the London Spitfire, and Toronto Defiant on Sunday (3/1). Wondering what the Overwatch League is and why you should go support The Houston Outlaws? Keep reading. What is the Overwatch…

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Connor Barwin

Linebacker, Houston Texans With his trademark hipster haircut and progressive sense of style, Connor Barwin turns heads on and off the field. The 6-foot-4 Texans linebacker who hails from the Midwest has taken to his adoptive city with aplomb. Far from an unapproachable pro-athlete, you're more likely to find him at a dive bar schmoozing with the locals than a society function. After three seasons with the Texans (he was drafted out of the University of Cinncinati in 2009) No. 98 has become one…

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