Join the Oklahoma State and Texas A&M bands coming the the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at Rice Stadium for a morning of family fun! Watch the bands rehearse and have a chance to interact with them on the field. Plus, enjoy a Face Painter, Balloonist, Caricaturist and more!

Want to win tickets to the BIG GAME in New Orleans this spring? Karbach Brewing Co. is hooking one lucky fan up with tickets to the College Football's biggest game of the year. Practice your field goal kicks and head to Karbach Brewery for your chance to win!

Be a part of history at the 2019 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl! Members of the Bowl Stampede will receive a lower corner ticket to the 2019 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl and a commemorative Texas Bowl Stampede t-shirt.

Kickoff Bowl Week Right!
Fans can kick off Bowl Week right with a free show featuring Kody West at Houston's newest bar and live music venue. Click below for more information on the 2019 event and photos from last year's event!

Presented by Karbach Hopadillo
Head on over to East Downtown for the ultimate party the night before the game! Cheerleaders, mascots and legends are all part of the fun. You could win tickets, sideline passes, swag, VIP experiences and more!

Presented by Karbach Love Street
TexFest, the official pregame party for the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl, will start at 3 PM in the Gravel Lot prior to the game. This is a free event with live music from Texas Country star Casey Donahew Band, food, drinks, giveaways, and more!

Presented by CenterPoint Energy
The 2019 Team Luncheon presented by CenterPoint Energy will be held at the Hyatt Regency on December 26th. Guests will spend an afternoon with their players and coaches as well as Texas football legends.

Welcome your team to NRG Stadium
Cheer on your favorite team and support the players as they enter the stadium! Spirit walks for Oklahoma State and Texas A&M will take place in front of Bud Light Plaza. Check back here later for exact start times.

Presented by H-E-B
Houston is big-time tailgating country! We strongly encourage fans to take advantage of tailgating opportunities! We want all Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl fans to have the finest tailgating experience possible.