USAA and UTSA Athletics Announce Inaugural Military City Collegiate

SAN ANTONIO – USAA, the Official Military Appreciation Partner of UTSA Athletics, and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are proud to announce the debut of the Military City Collegiate Presented by USAA. The inaugural golf tournament will take place Feb. 23-24, 2026, at the prestigious TPC San Antonio – Canyons Course.

The event will feature a highly competitive field, including 12 universities and individual student-athletes from across the country, totaling more than 65 players. Participating schools for the 2026 tournament include UTSA, Abilene Christian, Central Michigan, DePaul, High Point, Lamar, Middle Tennessee, University of the Incarnate Word, University of Louisiana Monroe, UT Arlington, UT Rio Grande Valley, and Western Kentucky.

As the presenting sponsor, USAA’s support is instrumental in establishing a premier competitive environment for collegiate golfers while celebrating San Antonio’s identity as "Military City, USA^®."

"USAA is playing a huge part in sponsoring the event to help us run a college tournament that teams will want to participate in," said UTSA Men’s Golf Coach Matt Wernecke. "All college events need financial backing to run an event worth participating in, and USAA has given us the opportunity to host such an event through this partnership. We are excited about the chance to host alongside USAA and bring a highly competitive college tournament to our own backyard at TPC San Antonio."

The partnership between USAA and UTSA Athletics is rooted in a shared commitment to the military community. Beyond the golf course, USAA sponsors every "Salute to Armed Forces" home game across all UTSA sports, providing enhanced experiences and activations designed to honor military families.

“As the Official Military Appreciation Partner of UTSA Athletics, we are proud to play a part in bringing the inaugural Military City Collegiate to San Antonio,” said USAA Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer Lindsey O’Neill. “We were founded right here in downtown San Antonio in 1922, and more than 100 years later, we maintain our focus on taking care of our own. This is just one small way to give back to the local community while honoring the history and military DNA of Military City, USA.”

This collaboration also drives significant charitable impact. In 2025, USAA donated $26,650 to the UTSA Center for Military Affiliated Students through the "USAA Points for Patriots" program, which provides a donation for every point scored across all UTSA sports during the athletic calendar year. This program will continue throughout the 2026 season, further supporting those who have sacrificed for the nation.

For more information on the Military City Collegiate and UTSA Athletics, visit https://goutsa.com/2026-military-city-collegiate

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About USAA 

  Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking and retirement solutions and serves 14 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served, and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in eight U.S. cities and three overseas locations and employs more than 38,000 people worldwide. Each year, the company contributes to national and local nonprofits in support of military families and communities where employees live and work. For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook, Instagram or X (@USAA), or visit usaa.com.

About UTSA Athletics

The UTSA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers 17 sports at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the American Athletic Conference. UTSA boasts 80 conference championships, over 60 NCAA postseason appearances and more than 50 All-Americans since its inaugural year in 1981. UTSA Athletics transforms lives as San Antonio's nationally recognized NCAA Division I program. UTSA Athletics develops champions in the classroom, in competition and in life, while serving as an integral part of the undergraduate student experience, enhancing the visibility of the university and engaging the community.