The Houston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF) aims to promote underwater film making and appreciation of the beauty and diversity of all things underwater as well as encouraging the art of underwater videography. Underwater videographers from around the world are invited to submit entries for consideration for screening.

The top three films in each category, as selected by audience real time voting, will be announced at the Awards Reception on Sunday, April 12. The Judges Top 10 Picks will also be announced.

Can't attend the festival? All screenings will be available via Video-on-Demand starting Tuesday, April 14! See below for details.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 at 3:00 PM

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Catagories TBD

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 at 3:00 PM

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Catagories TBD

Awards Reception
5:30 PM
Gallery

Please note that the Awards Reception if FREE with a $10 ticket required for the hors d'oeuvres buffet.
CLICK HERE to purchase your buffet ticket.

Cash Bar

FESTIVAL TICKETS

INDIVIDUAL SCREENING TICKETS

$15 Individual Screenings (Saturday or Sunday)

Please note that each ticket is subject to a $5 box office support fee at checkout.

2026 TICKET PACKAGES 

STARGAZER PACKAGE

$25 per person
Includes tickets to the Saturday screening & Sunday reception.

OCTOPUS PACKAGE

$25 per person
Includes tickets to the Sunday screening & reception.

MANTA RAY PACKAGE

$38 per person
Includes tickets to BOTH Saturday & Sunday screenings & the Sunday reception.

WHALE SHARK PACKAGE – EVENT SPONSOR

$75 per person
Includes both screenings, reception, & recognition as a sponsor
of the 2026 Houston Underwater Film Festival.

Please note that each package is subject to a $4 to $6 box office support fee at checkout.

The VOD will be accessible starting Tuesday, April 14 and access will continue until midnight on Sunday, April 19.

VIDEO-ON-DEMAND Individual Days

$10 access - individual screening videos
+ $5 fee

VIDEO-ON-DEMAND PACKAGE

$15 access ticket - 
Includes access to the video for both the Saturday & Sunday screenings.
+ $4 fee

The VOD will be accessible starting Tuesday, April 14 and access will continue until midnight on Sunday, April 19.

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO MATCH

🎟️ BOX OFFICE & TICKETING 

• Online sales end 30 minutes prior to curtain. After this time, tickets may be available in person at the MATCH Box Office. 
• The Box Office opens 2 hours before curtain for Will Call and walk-up sales. 
• All sales are final. No refunds or cancellations after purchase. 
• Why is there a Box Office Support fee per ticket? Click here to learn more. 

⏱️ BEFORE THE SHOW 

• MATCH Concessions opens 1 hour prior to the start of each event. 
  Enjoy a cocktail, wine, beer, or snack before the show. 
  View concessions menu. 
• Seating typically opens 30 minutes prior to curtain. 

🚗 LOCATION & PARKING: MATCH is located in Midtown Houston. Click here for directions and parking options, including garages and metered street parking.

🍽️ RESTAURANTS & BARS: Make it a night out! Click here for a curated list of nearby restaurants and bars within walking distance of MATCH.

♿ ACCESSIBILITY: MATCH is a fully accessible facility. For accessible seating or special assistance, please contact the box office in advance so we can help accommodate your needs. Click here to email the box office.