THIS IS
The Place to Be
A new kind of experience is coming — where great food, curated drinks, and the energy of sports culture meet around the things you collect, celebrate, and love. Find us at our next event.
Where Sports Culture Meets the Table
WHAT WE’RE BUILDING
The Place to Be is a concept built at the intersection of food, drink, and the sporting experiences that bring people together. We're creating something that doesn't exist yet — a destination where rare collectibles, great meals, and the culture of sport live under one roof. Right now, the way to experience it is through our pop-up events. A permanent home is on the way.
Collect
Sports & Collectibles
Curated experiences centered on the memorabilia, cards, and artifacts that make sports culture come alive. Browse, trade, and discover pieces that tell a story.
Gather
Food & Drink
Menus built for gathering — shareable plates, bold flavors, and a bar program designed to bring people to the table and keep them there.
Experience
Events & Community
Pop-ups, athlete collaborations, watch parties, and one-of-a-kind gatherings. The Place to Be is always doing something worth showing up for.
UP NEXT
Burnt Orange Block Party
Featuring Longhorn Legend & NFL Hall of Famer Earl Campbell
This is what The Place to Be looks like right now — an afternoon celebrating Texas football culture with incredible food, cold drinks, and the collectibles that define the game. Meet Earl Campbell, explore exclusive memorabilia, and get a taste of what we're building.
Limited-capacity pop-up event. Don't miss it.
What You’ll Experience
AT OUR EVENTS
Every Place to Be event is built around the same idea: bring people together around great food, sport, and the things worth collecting. Here's what shows up when we do.
The Food
Elevated comfort food designed for sharing. Every event features a curated menu — from smoked meats to seasonal plates built for the occasion. This isn't catering. It's a real kitchen doing real work.
The Bar
A curated drink program featuring craft cocktails, local brews, and event-themed specials. Every gathering has its own bar experience — because what you're drinking should be as good as where you are.
The Collectibles
Cards, memorabilia, signed pieces, and rare finds. Our events bring the hobby out of the basement and into a social setting where you can discover, trade, and connect with other collectors.
The People
Athlete appearances, fellow collectors, and a community of fans who show up because they care about the same things. Every event is a chance to meet someone worth meeting.
ON THE HORIZON
We’re Building a Home for This
Right now, The Place to Be lives through our events — pop-ups and collaborations where we bring the full experience to life. But we're working toward something bigger: a permanent destination where food, drink, sport, and collectibles come together every day, not just on event nights.
Follow along as we build it. The best way to see what we're about is to show up to an event. The best way to stay in the loop is to get on the list.
GET ON THE LIST
Be Part from the Start
Event announcements, merch drops, and updates as we build toward a permanent home. No spam — just the moments that matter.