Hall of Fame Village Announces City Showdown: Chicago vs. Houston Experience

CANTON, OHIO – July 30, 2024 – Hall of Fame Village is thrilled to announce the City Showdown: Chicago vs. Houston Experience, celebrating the spirit of professional football and the excitement of the NFL preseason. This year's festivities will highlight Chicago at Play-Action Plaza and Houston in the Fan Engagement Zone. The Experience will take place on August 1 from 4 PM to 8 PM, August 3 from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, and August 4 from 4 PM to 8 PM, promising weekend-long fun for football fans and families alike.

Play-Action Plaza will be transformed with a Chicagoland and Navy Pier theme, featuring iconic Chicago-style hot dogs and other themed culinary delights. For those seeking fun, Play-Action Plaza will offer inflatables inspired by football, baseball, and basketball, as well as the 125-foot-tall “Red Zone” Giant Wheel, “The Forward Pass” zipline, and a 40-foot drop tower called “Spike It.” A special Enshrinement Week ticket package will be available for a limited time, offering exclusive deals to participants.

In the Fan Engagement Zone, the excitement is amplified with a Houston Texas theme, creating an immersive experience for all visitors. Guests can dive into a variety of Texas-sized activities and entertainment options designed to capture the spirit of the Lone Star State. For those who love to dance, line dancing instructors will offer guided sessions, and a DJ will provide complimentary music, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere.

Both Play-Action Plaza and the Fan Engagement Zone will offer fun for attendees of all ages, along with a variety of vendors providing food, beverages, and retail options. Adding to the festive atmosphere, Don Shula's American Kitchen and The Brew Kettle & Topgolf Swing Suites will feature a limited Enshrinement Week menu.

Whether you're a die-hard football fan or looking for a fun family outing, the City Showdown: Chicago vs. Houston Experience is an event not to be missed. For more information, visit hofvillage.com.



About Hall of Fame Village (HOFV):
Hall of Fame Village, a division of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, is a 100-acre immersive sports and entertainment destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The Village is dedicated to making every experience one-of-a-kind for fans throughout its six venues—Center for Performance, Constellation Center for Excellence, Fan Engagement Zone, ForeverLawn Sports Complex, Play-Action Plaza, and Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. An indoor football-themed waterpark and Hilton Tapestry Hotel are also under construction. For more information, visit www.HOFVillage.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Hall of Fame Village
Madison Zurakowski
Madison.Zurakowski@hofvillage.com