FC Bayern Festival in Texas
What started years ago as a fan-led gathering has grown into something truly special!
The FCBTX Statewide Watch Party has been a tradition for several years, growing steadily with each edition and bringing together supporters from every corner of Texas. In 2026, it reaches an entirely new level. Texas Fest brings together supporters not only from across Texas, but from across the United States and the Americas for a full-day celebration built around Der Klassiker: FC Bayern vs. Borussia Dortmund. This watch party unites every chapter of the FC Bayern Munich Fan Club of Texas, along with Bayern supporters from throughout the Americas, for our biggest event yet. With FC Bayern’s support, Texas Fest is set to become the largest fan event in the Americas this season.
When and Where
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
When: Starting at 9:00am
Where: Pitch 25 (Houston)
Registration is full! 1,300 tickets already claimed. Guests with tickets are guaranteed entry till 11:00am. After that guests in line will be admitted and tickets are no longer required.
Special Guests & Partners
Bayern Legend
Paulaner Brauerei München
Paulaner Brauerei München
Claudio Pizarro is one of the most accomplished players in FC Bayern history, representing the club across two spells from 2001–2007 and 2012–2015. A multiple-time Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal winner, he was also part of Bayern’s historic 2013 treble-winning squad and remains one of the club’s most prolific foreign goal scorers.
Paulaner Brauerei München
Paulaner Brauerei München
Paulaner Brauerei München
Texas Fest is proudly sponsored by Paulaner, bringing authentic Bavarian flavor to match the football on the screen. Paulaner is a long-standing premium partner and exclusive beer supplier for FC Bayern Munich. In essence, Paulaner isn't just a sponsor. They are woven into the fabric of FC Bayern's cultural celebrations, bringing the Bavarian lifestyle to fans globally.
Der Klassiker
What Is Der Klassiker?
Der Klassiker is the name commonly used for matches between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, Germany’s two most successful and widely supported clubs. The rivalry has produced some of the most memorable moments in modern football, including title-deciding league matches and the 2013 UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley.
More than just a match, Der Klassiker represents the highest level of German football — speed, intensity, and history — making it one of the most-watched fixtures in the sport.
Connect with Other Fans
Few matches carry the history, intensity, and emotion of Der Klassiker.
When Bayern and Dortmund meet, the football world pays attention — and on February 28, Texas will be watching together. Texas Fest is about sharing every goal, every chant, and every moment in a venue filled entirely with Bayern supporters. This is matchday the way it’s meant to be experienced.
Der klassier Event 2024
Featured in Bayern's "51" Magazine
"'Everything's bigger in Texas,' as the American saying goes. Including the love for FC Bayern. A visit to a huge watch party hosted by the FCBTX fan club in Fort Worth shows that FCB can rely on its American fan base at the Club World Cup."
Mia San Mia
Mia San Mia
"'Mia San Mia' suits us Texans perfectly. It could be our own slogan," says Justin Gardiner
"The atmosphere is fantastic; people live and love FC Bayern, you can feel it immediately," says Julia Willer, Managing Director of FC Bayern Munich LLC in New York
PICs from previous statewide meetups
