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XFL picks Houston to host league-wide practices in 2020

The Tampa Bay Vipers will practice at George Turner Stadium.
Credit: XFL/AP Images

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Texas is football country – and it’s about to host a big pigskin event.

The XFL selected Harris County – the Houston area – to be ground zero for three weeks of league-wide practices. All eight teams will hit the field at various locations. According to a media release, more than 1,000 players, coaches, staff and members of the media will descend on Houston from Jan. 4 – Jan. 22, 2020.

The XFL says that adds up to more than 10,000 hotel room nights, 60,000 meals – and about $7,000,000 of revenue for Harris County.

“They’re bringing a new exciting brand of football to a city that loves the game, and we’re proud that we were able to play a part in it, ’’ said Harris County CEO Janis Burke.

Tampa Bay’s team – the Vipers – will practice at George Turner Stadium in Humble, Texas.

The league’s official kickoff is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2020

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