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Texans Cheerleaders

Bringing energy to the gridiron since the Texans' inaugural season in 2002.

The Houston Texans Cheerleaders are the official cheerleading squad of the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Although they are marketed as cheerleaders, they are actually a dance team. The group has been with the team since the team's inception in 2002. The squad's tryouts were held at the Methodist Training Center from 2002 to 2019. Since 2021, the squad hold auditions at the local gym called Texans Fit. The group currently has 35 members. Yearly, the squad releases a swimsuit calendar, having done so from 2008 to 2016. Currently they release as a "sideline calendar" which features pictures of the cheerleaders on their game day activities.

Affiliation
Houston Texans (NFL)
Founded
2002
Home Venue
NRG Stadium
Colors
Deep Steel Blue, Battle Red, Liberty White
Status
Active
Selection Process
Audition-based
Primary Function
Entertainment & Community Ambassadors

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Lore & Background

The squad made off-the-field appearances at charity events and parties. In 2011, the squad held a "Birds and Birdies" Golf Tournament at Cypresswood Golf Club. Also in 2011, the squad had a HTC All Stars Group, before a game against the Carolina Panthers, in which cheerleaders from across Houston got together to perform at the "Happy Holidays Show". The squad also act as mentors to young girls in the Houston area via the Junior Cheerleader program and are one of the major advocates in Houston for female empowerment.

In Their Own Story

The squad's tryouts were held at the Methodist Training Center from 2002 to 2019. Since 2021, the squad hold auditions at the local gym called Texans Fit. The group currently has 35 members. Yearly, the squad releases a swimsuit calendar, having done so from 2008 to 2016. Currently they release as a "sideline calendar" which features pictures of the cheerleaders on their game day activities.

Reader's Guide

Game day at NRG Stadium is a spectacle defined by the synergy between the players on the gridiron and the squad on the sidelines. The architecture of the venue allows for an intimate connection despite its massive capacity, with sightlines designed to keep every fan engaged throughout the match. The Texans Cheerleaders are typically stationed near the 50-yard line during introductions, setting the tone before kickoff. Visitors should arrive early to witness the pre-game festivities where the squad interacts with fans in the plaza outside. Inside, the energy peaks during the national anthem and halftime shows. The social fabric of Houston fandom is tight-knit, often centered around tailgating traditions near the stadium that blend Southern hospitality with modern NFL excitement. Fans gather at the NRG Park complex days before kickoff to celebrate. Whether under the open sky or the closed roof, the presence of the cheerleaders remains a constant beacon of team spirit throughout the season.

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