Thousands of Games of Texas Athletes and Guests Boosted Our Local Economy by $6.5 Million

The 2025 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s Summer Games of Texas brought more than 7,100 athletes from across the state to Bryan and College Station 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 Bryan and College Station, 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:

• Bryan photos
• College Station photos

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 Bryan and College Station, 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

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.

College Station: Pluckers Wing Bar, Bleyl Engineering, Bubba’s 33, RV Station, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Physicians Premier ER.

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