For the eighth time, College Station, Bryan, and Texas A&M is hosting the Texas Amateur Athletic Foundation’s (TAAF) summer games.
From July 31st through August 3rd, an estimated 20,000 visitors will watch as many as 8,000 athletes.
L.R. Heffernan with the city of Bryan’s parks and recreation department says local residents, from children to seniors, are invited to register to participate in a variety of events.
And anyone 16 and older are invited to be a volunteer at any of 12 venues.
Click below to hear L.R. Heffernan’s visit with WTAW’s Bill Oliver.
News release from the city of Bryan:
The 2025 Summer Games of Texas will return to premier venues across Bryan and College Station for the eighth time in its history, from July 31 to Aug. 3.
The annual athletic festival is managed by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) and will be hosted by the cities of Bryan and College Station, along with Texas A&M University, for the next two summers. Previous host years include 1988, 1994, 2000, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019.
Thousands of athletes, coaches, and spectators will be in town for the Olympic-style festival; providing a significant economic boost and strengthening the community’s reputation as a top destination for sports tourism.
Since its founding in San Antonio in 1986, the Games of Texas has steadily expanded, attracting more than 20,000 visitors, making it the largest amateur sporting event in Texas. TAAF has been recognized as an Official State Games Program participant by the U.S. Olympic Committee since 1991.
Texans of all ages and skill levels can compete in this Olympic-style festival. This summer’s schedule will feature the Opening Ceremonies at Wolf Pen Creek Park and the following competitions:
* Archery · Live Oak Archery
* Boxing · Hilton College Station Hotel & Conference Center
* Esports · Legends Event Center
* Golf · The City Course at Phillips Event Center
* Judo · Texas A&M Physical Education Activity Program (PEAP) Building
* Pickleball · Legends Event Center
* Sand Volleyball · Legends Event Center
* Soccer · Veterans Park and Athletic Complex
* Swimming · Bryan Aquatic Center
* Tennis · George P. Mitchell Tennis Center at Texas A&M University
* Track & Field · E.B. Cushing Stadium at Texas A&M University
* Ultimate Frisbee · Bryan Regional Athletic Complex
Compete: Visit taaf.com/GamesOfTexas to register as a competitor. Some eligibility restrictions apply and registration deadlines vary by sport.
Volunteer: Help is needed to assist with track and field events. Those interested must be at least 16 years old and can sign up for one slot per day. Volunteers will receive free food, refreshments, and an official Games of Texas shirt. To sign up, fill out this form by Friday, July 18.