Battle at the Berry Brings 22 High School Bands to Cypress Saturday: Tickets, Schedule and Visitor Guide
From the first morning performance to the afternoon awards, Battle at the Berry gives families a chance to see 22 high school marching bands share one field on Saturday, October 3.
Cy-Fair FCU Stadium, 8877 Barker Cypress Road in Cypress, will host the contest during an 8 a.m.–4 p.m. event window. Gates open at 7:45 a.m.; the first band takes the field at 8:15 a.m. All spectators should use Home Side Entrance 5.
The lineup brings together schools from Cypress, Katy, Tomball, Klein and other Houston-area communities. For families planning around a particular band, the complete schedule below makes a short visit possible without guessing when their students will perform.
Tickets and free admission
General admission is listed at $14 through HomeTown Ticketing. Children age 12 and younger, guests over 60 and CFISD Super Senior Pass holders receive free admission. The ticket page specifies no refunds.
Saturday’s performance schedule
Times are Central and may change. Check the official event page before leaving.
| Time | Band / activity |
|---|---|
| 8:15 a.m. | Kempner |
| 8:30 a.m. | Heights |
| 8:45 a.m. | Stratford |
| 9 a.m. | James E. Taylor |
| 9:15 a.m. | Aldine Nimitz |
| 9:30 a.m. | Tomball |
| 9:45 a.m. | Spring Woods |
| 10 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. | Cypress Ranch |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cy-Fair |
| 10:45 a.m. | Morton Ranch |
| 11 a.m. | Northbrook |
| 11:15 a.m. | Elsik |
| 11:30 a.m. | Bellaire |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch break |
| 12:45 p.m. | Klein Forest |
| 1 p.m. | Cypress Park |
| 1:15 p.m. | Cypress Ridge |
| 1:30 p.m. | Memorial |
| 1:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2 p.m. | Jersey Village |
| 2:15 p.m. | Cypress Creek |
| 2:30 p.m. | Cypress Springs |
| 2:45 p.m. | Katy |
| 3 p.m. | Langham Creek |
| 3:15 p.m. | Tabulation |
| 3:30 p.m. | Awards |
Plan for stadium entry
Bring a clear bag and allow time for security screening. Stadium rules require metal-detector screening and permit fully transparent bags without a size limit; nontransparent bags must be no larger than 6 by 9 by 5 inches. All bags may be searched.
Leave outside food and drinks, strollers, folding chairs, umbrellas, air horns and other noisemakers at home. Medical exceptions are handled individually at the gates. The posted stadium rules prohibit re-entry, so plan accordingly for a longer stay.
For seating comfort, the Berry Center bag-policy guidance permits stadium seats without pockets or zippers, no larger than 12 by 12 by 18 inches. Review the A–Z visitor guide for additional accessibility and facility information, or call 281-894-3900 with questions.
Mark your calendar
Battle at the Berry Marching Contest
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central
Cy-Fair FCU Stadium, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433
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