Austin Hosts Historic Sports Weekend with Texas vs. Georgia and Formula 1
The city of Austin is bustling with fans as it hosts a major college football matchup and the U.S. Grand Prix simultaneously.
- Austin is experiencing a surge in tourism, with hotels nearing full capacity and prices skyrocketing due to the concurrent Texas vs. Georgia football game and Formula 1 race.
- The Texas Longhorns, ranked No. 1, face off against No. 5 Georgia in a highly anticipated college football game at the 100-year-old Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
- The U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas is expected to draw a capacity crowd of 120,000, adding to the city's bustling atmosphere.
- Local businesses are capitalizing on the influx of visitors, with increased activity in popular areas such as Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district.
- ESPN's 'College GameDay' is broadcasting from Austin, highlighting the city's prominence as a sports hub this weekend.