McDonald’s All American Games will be staged at Houston’s Toyota Arena on March 28; “Clutch City” to host 48 of the top senior players

CHICAGO — The iconic McDonald’s All American Games are coming to Houston or Clutch City in March it was announced.

The games are slated for March 28 and will be contested at thr Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets.

Rise up, H-Town! The city’s long history of producing elite players makes it a great host for the 46th annual event. Since 1977, Texas has been home to 135 McDonald’s All Americans – with 23 coming from Houston.

It’s an honor that’s earned, not given – and this year, McDonald’s will welcome 48 new girls and boys to the long history.

“The McDonald’s All American Games represent more than one night of basketball. It’s a chance for elite players to show out on the national stage and create their own legacy,” said Elizabeth Campbell, Senior Director of Cultural Engagement, McDonald’s USA. “Houston breathes culture with its diversity and rich basketball history. And this March, the city will serve as the perfect backdrop to host the next generation of basketball stars at Toyota Center.”

Tickets to the 2023 McDonald’s All American Games will go on sale in late January and will be shown on the ESPN platforms.

“We’ve got the best high school players coming to town this March and you know Toyota Center is gonna be hype,” Houston Rockets star Jalen Green said . “To have been named a McDonald’s All American, to play for the Rockets and now have the Games come to Houston is so special.” — Christopher Lawlor