Third Ward is home to the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, as well as several museums and cultural centers. For most Houstonians, Third Ward is best known as a predominantly African American community with a rich history and cultural legacy along with a renewed sense of purpose and commitment. The center of Third Ward is Emancipation Park, a 10-acre site that was purchased by former slaves in 1872 to serve as a place to annually celebrate the end of slavery in Texas. In 2017, a $33 million renovation and upgrade of the park and community center was completed and the street in front of it renamed Emancipation Boulevard.

Neighborhood Team Registration: Third Ward

Team registration is good for 12 roster spots that can made up of men and women.

• Week 1: March 5
• Tuesday Nights
• 7 game minimum
• Top 4 make playoffs
• Age 18+
• Ref fees are not included