The Boots vs. Badges Softball Game

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Who will take home bragging rights, boots or badges? Grab your family and head out for an afternoon of softball and classic cars as the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office takes on The Woodlands Fire Department.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
McCullough Junior High School
3800 South Panther Creek Drive
4 to 7 p.m.

As part of this year’s National Night Out events throughout The Woodlands, residents are invited to cheer on their favorite public safety personnel on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and The Woodlands Fire Department will face off in a spirited softball game to celebrate friendly rivalry and our community’s support for local public safety personnel. The event, originally scheduled to take place at Alden Bridge Sports Park, will now be held at McCullough Junior High School (Scotland Yard Baseball Field), 3800 South Panther Creek Drive, due to ongoing park renovations.

This year’s event will feature a Kid Zone, concessions and the Hot Rods & Home Runs Car Display, featuring some of the best custom and classic cars in the county. Awards will be distributed onsite for Best of Show, Best Paint, Most Unique, Kids’ Choice, Best Truck and Best Import. Admission to the event is free.

The Boots vs. Badges Softball Game, coordinated by The Woodlands Township’s Neighborhood Services Department, gives the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and The Woodlands Fire Department the rare opportunity to go head-to-head and battle it out on the field for this year’s trophy. Guests can enjoy the fellow sportsmanship and spirited rivalry, and see who takes the title!

Previous Results:

• 2012 Winner: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
• 2013 Winner: The Woodlands Fires Department
• 2014 Winner: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
• 2015 Winner: The Woodlands Fire Department
• 2016 Game: Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances
• 2017 Winner: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
• 2018 Winner: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
• 2019 Winner: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
• 2020 Game: Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic
• 2021 Winner: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
• 2022 Winner: The Woodlands Fire Department
• 2023 Winner: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
• 2024 Winner: The Woodlands Fire Department
• 2025 Winner: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

Who will win this one? Join us at the game to find out! For more information about this event, please visit our website at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/nationalnightout or call 281-210-3800.