By Kelli Nesbitt, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator
The 2025 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s Summer Games of Texas brought more than 7,100 athletes from across the state to College Station and Bryan from July 31-Aug. 3, generating an estimated $6.5 million for the local economy.
The Olympic-style festival featured nine sports at venues across both cities and Texas A&M University.
About 10,312 coaches, family members, and friends accompanied the athletes, filling restaurants and hotels throughout the four-day event. The cities of College Station and Bryan, along with Texas A&M, have hosted the Games eight times, including five times since 2014. The Games will return from July 30-Aug. 2, 2026.
2025 Games of Texas Photos: College Station | Bryan
Participation Breakdown
- Archery: 37 (Live Oak Archery)
- Boxing: 240 (Hilton College Station Hotel & Conference Center)
- Esports: 2 (Legends Event Center)
- Golf: 15 (The City Course at Phillips Event Center)
- Pickleball: 79 (Legends Event Center)
- Swimming: 1,736 (Bryan Aquatic Center)
- Tennis: 119 (George P. Mitchell Tennis Center at Texas A&M)
- Track and Field: 4,762 (E.B. Cushing Stadium at Texas A&M)
- Ultimate Frisbee: 120 (Bryan Regional Athletic Complex)
Event Highlights
- 13 state records were broken in swimming and track and field.
- 206 tennis matches were played over three days.
- The lowest 18-hole round of golf was a pair of two-over-par 74s by Ramiro Betancourt and Edgar Nino in the boys 16-18 division.
- The lowest overall golf score was 79-73=153 by Betancourt in the boys 16-18 division.
- 107 boxing bouts were contested, with 16 females participating.
- 10,860 pounds of ice were used in College Station.
Thank You!
On behalf of the cities of College Station and Bryan, we extend a special thank you to volunteers, TAAF liaisons, and commissioners. The success of the event reflects your dedication. We sincerely appreciate your time, energy, and enthusiastic support.
Sponsors
College Station: Pluckers Wing Bar, Bleyl Engineering, Bubba’s 33, RV Station, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Physicians Premier ER.
Bryan: H-E-B, Fast Signs, KS College Station Tent & Event, Whataburger, Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s, Big Dawg Barbecue, Raising Cane’s, Fazoli’s, TXB, Walmart.
About the Blogger
Kelli Nesbitt has served the Parks & Recreation Department for 19 years, including 12 years as marketing coordinator. She also served 1.5 years as the marketing and community engagement specialist for the City of Bryan from 2023-25. A Bryan native, Nesbitt earned a bachelor's degree in health & kinesiology from Sam Houston State.
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