SportsJuly 16, 2026

homestand

/ˈhoʊmstænd/

Definition

A series of consecutive games played by a sports team at their own home venue.

Etymology

The word is a 20th-century American English compound formed from 'home' and 'stand', the latter referring to a duration of time spent in one place, similar to a theatrical run.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe periods where the UTA Mavericks basketball teams play multiple games in a row at the College Park Center. This is significant for fans tracking when they can see the teams play locally.

United Athletic Conference 2027 schedules for men’s and women’s basketball unveiled

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