The Houston Texans are dressing up and balling out under their new uniforms in 2024, and fans can get an up-close look at the designs before training camp.
The franchise announced Thursday that it would be holding a fan-exclusive uniform release party on April 23 at 713 Music Hall. The shenanigans kick off at 6:30 p.m. and will carry over until roughly 9 p.m.
And don’t worry about paying sums of cash for a sneak peek at the new threads on display. It’s a free event, but space is limited, so fans need to enter online for a chance to claim a spot.
Those wishing to attend can click here for more information. Be warned though, if you enter for a chance to win a spot, you might also be walking away with more than just a new look on Houston’s uniforms.
There will be a tattoo artist —yes, a real one who uses needles instead of paint brushes — on site passing out fresh ink. The only caveat? It has to be a Texans’ design, so don’t come showing up with plans of walking out with a half-sleeve of anything other than C.J. Stroud connecting with Stefon Diggs in the postseason.
In addition to potentially getting a fresh new look, the team also plans to have live performances from Houston artists in addition to a first-hand look at the uniforms. Fans also will have a chance to buy new merchandise before heading up to Detriot for the NFL draft beginning on Thursday.
Changes are coming to the Texans’ kits for 2024. The logo will remain the same, but the colors and combinations will differ from in years past.
The white road uniforms were already leaked on Reddit and later confirmed by owner Cal McNair on Twitter, so 25% of the new design is already out there. Houston still has a new home, Battle Red and Homage to H-Town jersey to unveil, and each design brings its own unique element to the city.
One thing fans are dying to know is if the iconic Columbia Blue was found on the Houston Oilers jerseys. Little has changed on that front since Bud Adams decided to move out of The Loop and head to Tennessee.
When Adams took the Oilers to Memphis and later Nashville, he also took the history, designs, and trademarks. Titans majority owner Amy Adams Strunk hasn’t changed the stance since taking over for her father in 2015, so there’s little Houston can do to change the stance.
Does that mean the Texans won’t bring back that nostalgic feel? Not entirely. Throughout the last two years, promotional deals have seen a shade of blue titled “H-Town Blue” to emulate something close to the old Oiler Blue outline.
Will “H-Town Blue” become the new “Steel Blue” or “Battle Blue” for home games? Only those in attendance for the event will get a chance to see it before the rest of the world.