BY C STONE | THE SUPER HOT /||' CHEERLEADERS "||\
The Texan Cheerleaders of 2026 in all their glory: I had to feature them on Super Hot. All photos are property of the NFL. I do adore cheerleaders, and the Texas are of no exception here.
The Houston Texans Cheerleaders (HTC) have been a high-energy staple of the NFL since 2002. Although called cheerleaders, the 35-member squad functions primarily as a elite dance and performance team, representing the franchise both on the sidelines and through extensive community service.
Formed in 2002, matching the exact debut year of the Houston Texans franchise.
Audition Shift: Auditions were originally held at the Methodist Training Center until moving to the local gym facility Texans Fit in 2021.
Rigorous Process: Annual tryouts attract hundreds of applicants who undergo virtual rounds and intense in-person choreography evaluations.
The team famously published annual swimsuit calendars from 2008 to 2016, later transitioning to a dynamic "sideline calendar" highlighting real game-day moments.
Global Travel: Members have traveled internationally on USO tours, visiting deployed military members overseas (such as in Kuwait).
The Super Hot wishes the Texan Cheerleaders the best year! 👅
