What to Wear to a Houston Game: Houston Cougars Gameday Outfit Guide

Whether you're headed to a home game in Houston, TX, watching with friends, or just repping the Cougars on a regular Tuesday, this guide covers what to wear, how the pieces fit, and the best Houston gifts. Every piece below is officially licensed by the University of Houston and designed by UPSIDE, with the school name flipped upside down so it stands out in a sea of red and white.

The best Houston apparel right now

These are the pieces Houston fans reach for most, from the varsity hoodie to the mesh shorts that show up at every tailgate.

Houston Cougars Varsity Hoodie$98Houston Essentials Oversized Tee$65Houston Cougars Varsity Mesh Shorts$80Houston Cougars Mini Mesh Shorts$40 $50Houston Cougars Suede Hat$50Houston Cougars Hat$45

How to dress for a Houston game

Gameday in Houston, TX usually means heat, especially early in the season, so build around breathable pieces and save the hoodie for night games and the cooler weeks late in the year.

• Early-season day game: Keep it light and breathable, and add a hat to block the sun. Wear: Houston Essentials Oversized Tee, Houston Cougars Varsity Mesh Shorts, Houston Cougars Suede Hat.
• Night game or late season: Throw a layer on top once the sun goes down. Wear: Houston Cougars Varsity Hoodie, Houston Cougars Varsity Mesh Shorts.
• Everyday on campus: Easy pieces for class, weekends and travel. Wear: Houston Essentials Oversized Tee, Houston Cougars Suede Hat.

Houston tailgate essentials

Tailgates are long, so comfort matters as much as color. Mesh shorts are the easiest piece to live in all day, an oversized tee layers over anything, and a hat handles sun and bad hair days alike. If the game runs late, toss the hoodie in the car.

Sizing and fit

• Hoodies: Houston Cougars Varsity Hoodie comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Tees: the Houston Essentials Oversized Tee comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL and is cut oversized, so size down for a closer fit.
• Mesh shorts: Houston Cougars Varsity Mesh Shorts comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Mini mesh shorts: Houston Cougars Mini Mesh Shorts comes in XS, S, M, L.
• Hats: one size fits most.

Not sure? Size exchanges are free, so you can swap if something doesn't fit right.

Houston gift ideas

Shopping for a student, a new admit, a proud parent or an alum? These are easy wins:

• Under $50: Houston Cougars Mini Mesh Shorts ($40), Houston Cougars Hat ($45).
• The bigger gift: Houston Cougars Suede Hat ($50), Houston Essentials Oversized Tee ($65), Houston Mesh Shorts | Exclusive ($65).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the Houston logo is upside down

The upside-down print is UPSIDE's signature. It flips tradition for fans who want their Houston pride to look different from what everyone else bought at the bookstore, while staying officially licensed. Read more about the meaning behind upside-down apparel, or see the Houston collection launch.

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