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10 Best Sports Bars in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Sep. 03, 2025

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 Aug. 29, 2025

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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H-Town Guide to World Series Specials

By Megan Strange on Oct. 25, 2021

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 Feb. 13, 2020

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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Carl Lewis

Nov. 06, 2019

Athlete/Entertainer Houston has the cultural diversity that many cities do not have. There is a real love for the arts. The city ranks No. 2 in the country in theater seats and has great museums. I’ve traveled a lot and would consider The Galleria the best shopping in the country. I would consider Houston the best city in America for restaurants—both quality and cost. I moved to Houston to go to the University of Houston. It was the first time away from my parents, so I really grew up as an…

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Bela Karolyi

Nov. 06, 2019

World-Renowned Gymnastics Coach Growing up outside the U.S., it was always a childhood dream to live in Texas. As a boy, I remember hearing stories about cowboys, Texas Prairies and the Indians. That lifestyle had a great impact on kids like me from the former Eastern Bloc countries. I always had imaginary dreams about Texas. When I defected in the early '80s, I knew I wanted to settle in Texas—in Houston. There was no other part of the country in my mind. I have a lot of friends who live in…

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Tally Hall

Nov. 06, 2019

Goalkeeper, Houston Dynamo With a brand new pro stadium and a highly competitive team, soccer has become a big deal in Houston. And Tally Hall is riding the wave of fan enthusiasm. After playing for San Diego State in college, Hall spent two years with the Danish soccer club Esbjerg before returning stateside and joining the Dynamo in 2009. He quickly garnered attention for his goalkeeping skills and earning a shutout in his Major League Soccer debut against DC United. In 2011 he was named to…

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Connor Barwin

Nov. 06, 2019

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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Top Ten Things to Do Downtown during the World Series

By Gabrielle Olmo on Oct. 22, 2019

We're back, baby! For the second time in three years, Houstonians are painting the town orange in honor of the 'Stros heading to the 2019 World Series. As the baseball team takes on the Washington Nationals, there will be much to cheer for, and celebrate in Downtown Houston. Whether you're watching the game at a bar, or cheering in Daikin Park, here's your top 10 things to do downtown: View this post on Instagram A post shared by LAUNCH…

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Astros Baseball Watch Bars in Houston

Oct. 21, 2019

The Astros are back in the World Series for the second time in three years! With the series starting on Tuesday, October 22, you need to figure out where to watch the game. Daikin Park will be filled to capacity, so whether the 'Stros are home or not, here are the top watch bars to root for the home team. Schedule Game 1 on Tuesday, 10/22 - Nationals at Astros Game 2 on Wednesday, 10/23 - Nationals at Astros Game 3 on Friday, 10/25 - Astros at Nationals Game 4 on Saturday, 10/26 - Astros at…

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