Play Ball: Earliest Ballcourt in Highland Mexico

Play Ball: Earliest Ballcourt in Highland Mexico is a lecture by archaeologist Jeffrey P. Blomster about the recent discovery of the earliest known highland Mesoamerican ballcourt. Focusing on excavations at Etlatongo in Oaxaca’s Mixteca Alta, the talk examines how the ancient ballgame influenced social and political life in Mexico more than 3,000 years ago and offers new perspectives on one of Mesoamerica’s most enduring traditions.

When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Showtime: 6:30 p.m.

Description: Jeffrey P. Blomster discusses the discovery and significance of the earliest known highland Mesoamerican ballcourt, exploring the role of the ancient game in the development of early communities and political relationships.

Speaker: Jeffrey P. Blomster, archaeologist

Venue: Mexican Cultural Institute

Address: 2829 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Tickets: Price information was not provided.

Run time: Not specified.

Ages: Not specified.