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💚 The return of El Tree
Q2 Stadium has the most breathable mesh seats out of any other major league venue internationally, according to the builders. | Photo by ATXtoday
Don your verde and black, because Austin FC will return to Q2 Stadium at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 21 in their home opener against Minnesota United FC.
It’s season six for El Tree, so we’ve scored everything fans need to know about the 2026 schedule, where and how to watch matches, and what’s new this year at Q2 Stadium.
Psst — Verde Week is underway until Saturday, Feb. 21.View the schedule.
Season snapshot
Austin FC’s 2026 season features 34 matches: one home and one away match against each of its 14 fellow Western Conference clubs, and six inter-conference matches against Eastern Conference opponents.
Bonus points
Let’s end on a sweet deal — did you know you can get a half-priced margarita at ONETACO. every time Austin FC plays? The offer isn’t valid at the restaurant’s Q2 Stadium spot (or the locations that don’t serve margs), but you get bonus points from us if you visit the Austin FC shrine at the local chain’s Anderson Mill location.
Blues on the Green will return to Zilker Park on Tuesday, June 9 + Wednesday, June 10, bringing free live music for all ages. Stay tuned for artist announcements.
Coming Soon
Bartlett’s is set to open a second location inside the former space that held Threadgill’s World Headquarters from 1996 to 2020. The Riverside Drive space is expected to open the new steakhouse to customers in 2028. (KVUE)
Trending
“Pretty Little Liars” actor Lucy Hale is seeing the sights in the Capital City, as evidenced by a photo she posted of herself in front of the neon Lucy’s Fried Chicken sign.
Number
100. That’s how old the Austin Public Library system turns this year, and to celebrate, it is throwing a series of parties now through December. The main Centennial Celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 featuring free programming for all ages — learn more.
Plan Ahead
A reimagined retelling of “Romeo and Juliet” is coming to Bass Concert Hall this July. Tickets for “& Juliet,” a jukebox musical that details what would have happened if Juliet lived, go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday, Feb. 20.
Concert
Rapper J. Cole is bringing “The Fall-Off” Tour to Austin’s Moody Center in September. Tickets for the “No Role Modelz” singer’s concert will go on sale at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20.
Cause
UMLAUF Sculpture Gardens + Museum’s annual Garden Party — a celebration of Austin’s best restaurants and fundraiser for the garden — will return Thursday, April 16, coinciding with its 35th anniversary. Tickets go fast; so secure yours here.
Play
🎲 Are you looking for our Games page? You can find it here. Thanks to all of our readers who let us know you’re enjoying this page — our team is continuing to work on even more ways to play in future.
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This week marks the beginning of Ramadan — and one of the state’s biggest late-night celebrations is headed to the ATX area for the first time. Mark your calendar for Texas Suhoor Fest from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21.
The festival will be held at Adam Orgain Park in Hutto, bringing 200+ food, dessert, and bazaar vendors for one night only. Admission is free with RSVP.
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I’m going to see “Hadestown” at Bass Concert Hall this Friday, Feb. 20. I’ve never seen the show before, but I’ve heard phenomenal things. Tickets are almost gone for all five showings, so if you want to catch the performance, don’t wait to get seats.
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