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  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...

  The Harris County - Houston Sports Authority is honored to have been awarded a 2023 Gold Stella Award as Best Convention & Visitors Bureau/Destination Marketing Organization (CVB/DMO) in the Southwest! We are thrilled to have been recognized for our...

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...

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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HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will receive the first ever “Lifetime Civic Champion Award” for his work in expanding the impact of sports in the city over his eight years in office.  Turner will be recognized for his accomplishments at the 2024 Houston...

HOUSTON – The Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) culminated a yearlong celebration of its 2023 Houston Sports Hall of Fame class on Thursday, September 14 as Bruce Matthews, Elvin Hayes, and Calvin Murphy all received their Hall of Fame rings and had...

Saturday, September 23 | 8 AM -3 PM Adapted Sports Day is a FREE event hosted by the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority in partnership with TIRR Memorial Hermann. Adapted Sports Day provides an opportunity for both youth and adults with physical disabilities to...

HOUSTON (Thursday, September 7, 2023) – The College Football Playoff (CFP), College Football Playoff Foundation and the Houston 2024 Host Committee officially opened registration for the Trophy Trot fun runs today.    Formerly the Extra Yard 5K, the 2024 edition of...

Volunteer Opportunities Hosting an event the size of the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship requires a deep lineup of dedicated and friendly volunteers. College Football Playoff volunteers are the first, and often the most important touchpoint for...

It is with great excitement that we announce the arrival of two new employees who will be joining us starting next week. Please help us welcome Daniel Gotera and John Coppins to the HCHSA staff. Daniel Gotera joins us as a Senior Director. Many people in the community...