Houston Soccer Celebration Kickoff presented by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston Soccer Celebration Kickoff presented by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The countdown is underway and the celebration is set to begin! Join us for this kickoff event, presented by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, on Saturday, December 6 at Shell Energy Stadium. The afternoon will feature free, family-friendly programming the day after the FIFA World Cup Draw.


Dive into a fun and festive afternoon with photo ops, concourse activities, special guests, a skills challenge on the pitch, giveaways with prizes like 2027 season tickets, and so much more.


Get tickets now so you don't miss the opportunity to celebrate the world's game with the Dynamo!

Hear from El Matador

Hear from El Matador

Mexican international legend, Luis Hernández will be at the event to speak to fans about his experience at the two World Cups.

Free Drink On Us

Free Drink On Us

The first 500 fans to enter the event will receive a free beverage on HDFC so be sure to arrive early.

Free Kids Soccer Clinic

Free Kids Soccer Clinic

Kids ages 6–14 can take the pitch during the event for a special soccer clinic put on by Dynamo coaches! Registration is required to participate. Check back soon for more details.

Skills Challenge

Skills Challenge

Take on the Skills Challenge on the field with three stations: crossbar challenge, passing accuracy, and a dribbling obstacle course.

Chalk Talk

Chalk Talk

Hear from Dynamo Technical Director Asher Mendelsohn, Dash President of Women’s Soccer Angela Hucles Mangano and Dash Assistant General Manager Jason Lowe.

Locker Room Sale

Locker Room Sale

Fans can shop exclusive team gear and merchandise during the event. To attend, you must claim your free ticket to the Houston Soccer Celebration Kickoff and register for a Locker Room Sale time slot. All merchandise is first-come, first-served, so don’t wait!


Location: Shell Energy Stadium, Jameson Club

Houston Food Bank

Houston Food Bank

Fans can join HDFC and the Houston Food Bank to take part in the largest single-day, off-site food packing event in Houston Food Bank history —helping families prepare for the holiday season.

Select-a-Seat

Select-a-Seat

Sign up to explore 2026 Season Ticket Memberships and pick the perfect seat to catch the whole season.

What Else Is Happening on the Concourse?
What Else Is Happening on the Concourse?

🏆 BRACKET PHOTO OP & BRACKET CHALLENGE

Submit your tournament predictions on a bracket for a chance to win exciting prizes including 2027 Houston Dynamo Season Tickets for two in the Regions Bank Club if you build a perfect bracket!

🚪 LOCKER ROOM TOURS

Go behind the scenes with an exclusive Locker Room Tour, exploring where the players prepare for matchday action.

🎄 HOLIDAY CARD PHOTO OP

Snap a festive photo at the holiday card station to share with friends and family.

🛍️ TEAM STORE HOLIDAY SALE

Score the perfect Dynamo gifts at discounted prices at the Team Store during the Holiday Flash Sale.

🎨 COLORING STATION

Unleash your creativity at the coloring station and design your own Dynamo-inspired masterpiece to take home.

🏆 TROPHY PHOTO OP

Strike a pose with Dynamo trophies and capture the perfect photo to commemorate the day.

⚽️ SUB SOCCER

Challenge a friend to a round of Sub Soccer for bragging rights.

⚽ BINHO & YARD GAMES

Play Binho and enjoy fan-favorite yard games including Cornhole, Giant Jenga, and Yard Pong!

🎯 SOCCER DARTS & SOCCER BILLIARDS

Show off your accuracy and compete with friends in interactive games that bring a twist to classic soccer fun.

🎫 PRIVATE TOURS & TICKET OPPORTUNITIES

Not a member yet? Take a private tour during the event and explore the benefits of becoming a 2026 Season Ticket Member.