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Sheldon ISD picks Fort Bend Epicenter for 2026 graduation after NRG unavailable
Summary
District staff told the Board of Trustees they will hold the class of 2026 commencement at the Fort Bend Epicenter on Saturday, May 23, citing capacity, cost and rehearsal logistics after NRG Stadium became unavailable because of the World Cup events.
Sheldon ISD staff told the Board of Trustees they plan to hold the class of 2026 commencement at the Fort Bend Epicenter on Saturday, May 23, with a start time to be determined by district logistics.
The district began searching regionally after NRG Stadium became unavailable because of World Cup scheduling, and staff said they prioritized a site that fits nearly 1,000 graduates, offers floor rehearsal space and reduces rental costs compared with NRG.
District staff said the Epicenter’s floor seating accommodates about 1,120 graduates, the fixed seating is about 8,606 and there are 200…
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