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The 2026 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s Summer Games of Texas brought more than 7,584 athletes from across the state to College Station and Bryan from July 30-Aug. 2, injecting an estimated $8.1 million into the local economy.
The Olympic-style festival featured 10 sports at venues across both cities and the Texas A&M campus. Thousands of coaches, family members and friends traveled to the area, providing a major boost to local restaurants, hotels and businesses throughout the four-day event.
The cities of College Station and Bryan, along with Texas A&M, have hosted the Games nine times – six since 2014. After the next four years in Pharr and Lubbock, future host cities will be selected through a competitive bid process.
Participation Breakdown
| Sport | Athletes | Venue / Location |
| Track & Field | 5,029 | Merrill Green Stadium (Bryan High School) |
| Swimming | 1,637 | Rec Center Natatorium (Texas A&M) |
| Futsal | 300 | Legends Event Center |
| Ultimate Frisbee | 180 | Bryan Regional Athletic Complex |
| Boxing | 140 | Hilton College Station |
| Tennis | 134 | Mitchell Tennis Center (Texas A&M) |
| Archery | 60 | Brazos County Archery Club |
| Pickleball | 45 | Bryan Tennis Center |
| Golf | 35 | City Course at Phillips Event Center |
| Horseshoes | 24 | Sue Haswell Park |
| 7,584 |
Event Highlights
| Category | Key Statistics & Notable Highlights |
| Records & Medals | 18 state records broken; 403 gold medals awarded in swimming and track and field. |
| Track & Field | 5,029 competitors (108 local) ran through 719 total heats over four days, including 239 heats on Saturday. |
| Tennis | 198 matches were played over 3 days by athletes ranging from 9 to 69 years old. Included 5 current/former coaches, with one coach and a former student winning the Women’s Open Doubles division. |
| Boxing | 62 bouts contested across weight classes (60 lb. Pee Wee Male to 198 lb. Elite Novice Male), including 6 female bouts. |
| Golf | Lowest 18-hole score was 77 (+5) |
| Operations & Logistics | 2,020 lbs. of ice and 14,400 water bottles were used in College Station. |
Thank You!
On behalf of the cities of College Station and Bryan, we extend a special thank you to TAAF liaisons, commissioners, public safety personnel, facility staff, and all those who supported the event. The smooth execution and success of this major event are a direct result of your dedication, energy, and unwavering support.
Event Sponsors
- College Station: Pluckers Wing Bar
- Bryan: H-E-B, TXB, Chicken Express, and Blue Baker
About the Blogger
Kelli Nesbitt has served the Parks and Recreation Department for 20 years, including 13 years as marketing coordinator. She also served a year and a half 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 and kinesiology from Sam Houston State.
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