The Laredo Independent School District kicked off Rivalry Week Festivities for the 59th annual Martin-Nixon football game presented by Clear Choice ER with a Friendship Breakfast, Proclamation Ceremony, and Press Conference at the LISD PAC in the Rafael Martinez Conference Center. In anticipation of the annual Martin-Nixon football game, the oldest rivalry in town, student representatives from Martin High and Nixon High Schools came together for a Friendship Breakfast.
During the breakfast the Athletic Department announced tickets for the annual game are now on sale. The annual game will be played on Saturday, November 7, at 7:00 p.m., at Shirley Field Sports Complex. All reserve, general admission, and student tickets are on sale online via GoFan. Reserved tickets will be sold for $12.00, general admission adult tickets will be sold for $10.00, while student tickets will be sold for $2.00. Game day general admission tickets will be sold for $10.00. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early to avoid lines on gameday. Athletic Department staff will be available to assist ticket buyers with online purchases at 273-1220.
To purchase e-tickets, go to the GoFan mobile app or log on to the district website at www.laredoisd.org and click on Athletic Games Ticket Purchase. Once there, search and click for your favorite school, select events, and purchase tickets. After you buy your tickets, use your mobile device to view and present tickets at the gate.
As always, the LISD Gold Card for Senior Citizens and Veterans ID Card, district, and UIL passes will be accepted at the gate as general admission. All veterans are invited to enjoy the game for free.
As part of rivalry week, Laredo ISD Superintendent Guillermo Pro and LISD Board President Goyo Lopez proclaimed the week of November 2, to November 7, 2026, as Martin-Nixon Rivalry Week at LISD. Immediately following the breakfast, a press conference was held where players and coaches answered game related questions to generate excitement for the annual game.
Also, the 2026 Honorary Team Captains for the annual game were announced. The Honorary Team Captains for Martin High School are Maggie Martinez, LISD Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, who is from the Martin High School Class of 1987 and Raul Gomez, LISD Director of Special Education, with the Martin High School Class of 1988. The Honorary Team Captains for Nixon High School, are Veronica Castillon, LISD Executive Director of Communications, who graduated from Nixon High School in 1974 and Gaby Rogerio, LISD Executive Director of Human Resources from the Nixon High School Class of 1987.
Parking for the game will be available at Shirley Field. Additional parking for the game will be available at Martin High School, Christen Middle School, and Veterans Field. Due to road closures in the area, spectators are asked to use the entrance to Shirley Field on San Bernardo Ave. heading north from Park St. and the entrance to Veterans Field on Santa Maria Ave. Parking lots open at 5:00 p.m., and stadium gates open at 5:30 p.m.
The LISD Police Department will be conducting security checks at all entrances. LISD ‘s Clear Bag Policy will be enforced. All handbags will be searched. No weapons, backpacks, alcohol, or outside food and beverages will be allowed on district property, which includes the LISD Performing Arts Complex, Martin High, and Veterans Field parking lots. Parking lots will open at 5:00 p.m.
The LISD Athletic Department will adhere to all UIL regulations during the game. Please help us support The Texas Way by respecting our game officials and by helping us promote good sportsmanship.
For more information, please call the LISD Athletic Office at 273-1220.