Swing for the fences and grab a seat (or watch from home) at these games and sporting events taking place in Houston in October 2021.
Houston is honored by the GOAT this month when Simone Biles headlines a high-energy gymnastics demonstration at Toyota Center, and the Rockets return to the field as the Dash and Dynamo wrap up their regular seasons.
The Astros are also linked with the ALDS, looking to face the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the MLB playoffs, which is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 7. announcement.
We’ve rounded up the main highlights from this month’s sports program, but you can find more on the 365 Houston calendar.
Top 15 Games and Sporting Events This Month: October 2021
- Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park | From Friday October 1 to Sunday October 3 – The Astros are finishing their regular season at home against a division rival from Oakland. Now they’ll turn their attention to the ALDS and Chicago White Sox, which are scheduled to start on Thursday, October 7. Tickets range from around $ 15 to over $ 175, but you can find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. Times vary.
- 49th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on Buffalo Bayou | Saturday October 2 – One of the nation’s five biggest races, the 15-mile Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta travels from West Houston to Allen’s Landing in downtown Houston and ends with a free celebration at Allen’s Landing in downtown Houston. from 11:30 am. $ 55 per person from Saturday September 18 to Friday October 1, 2021; $ 60 for on-site registration on Saturday October 2, 2021; $ 30 for military and students with valid ID. Registration fees do not include a canoe or kayak. 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- NBA preseason: Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat at Toyota Center | Thursday October 7 – In their final home preseason game, the Rockets will face a new Miami Heat look, featuring Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry and former Rocket (and 2021 NBA champion) PJ Tucker. Tickets range from $ 10 to over $ 800, but you can find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 9 p.m.
- Gold Over America Tour with Simone Biles at Toyota Center | Friday October 8 – Houston native and most decorated gymnast of all time, Simone Biles highlights the GOAT Tour which will also feature Olympic medal winning gymnasts Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Grace McCallum and MyKayla Skinner. Tickets range from $ 30.50 to $ 195.50, but you can find better or cheaper seats using the Ticketnetwork online marketplace. 7:30 p.m.
- Galveston Island Brewing 5K at Galveston Island Brewing Co. | saturday 9 october – For the benefit of the Galveston Island Humane Society, this morning walk / run will send people on a flat course along the sea wall, starting and ending at the Brewery. Stick around for the post-race party with food trucks and a commemorative pint glass. Registration is $ 65. 8h.
- Tigres UANL against Deportivo Toluca at BBVA stadium | saturday 9 october – From Nuevo León, famous Mexican club the Tigers travel to Houston to face Deportivo Toluca FC in a friendly match between the two LigaMX teams. Tickets range from $ 40 to over $ 80. 8 p.m.
- Houston Texans vs New England Patriots at NRG Stadium | Sunday 10 October – The Texans will look to defend their home turf against the visiting Patriots. Tickets range from $ 59 to over $ 350, but you can find a better, cheaper or difficult to obtain seat using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Noon.
- Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC at BBVA Stadium | Sunday 17th October – In their final home game of the regular season, the Dash will host one of the league’s strongest teams, Portland Thorns FC, which includes USWNT champions Lindsey Horan, Meghan Klingenberg and Becky Sauerbrunn. Tickets range from $ 12 to over $ 50, but you can find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 6 p.m.
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy at BBVA Stadium | Wednesday 20 October – Mexican forward Chicharito Hernández makes an appearance for the Galaxy for one of Dynamo’s last home games of the season. Tickets range from $ 20 to over $ 100, but you can find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30 p.m.
- Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center | Friday 22 October – The Rockets’ home opener of the 2021-22 season will see Kevin Porter Jr., Christian Wood and Houston’s top draft pick Jalen Green take on the Thunder. Tickets range from $ 15 to $ 800, but you can find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7 p.m.
- Monster Jam at NRG Stadium | saturday 23 october – Watch 12,000 pound monster trucks soar to new heights in a show of motorsport madness. Tickets range from $ 20 to over $ 115, but you can find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7 p.m.
- Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics at Toyota Center | Sunday 24 October –Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics to town for a Sunday night clash against the Rockets. Tickets range from $ 15 to $ 800, but you can find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 6 p.m.
- WWE Raw at the Toyota Center | Monday, October 25 –The nationwide Monday Night TV Show returns to Houston, pitting high-flying wrestlers against each other for thrilling fights in the square circle. Tickets range from $ 20 to $ 120, but you can find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 6.30 p.m.
- Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams at NRG Stadium | Halloween, Sunday October 31 –A tough clash awaits the Texans as Matthew Stafford, DeSean Jackson and the Rams travel to Houston for a clash on the grill. Tickets range from $ 33 to over $ 250, but you can find a better, cheaper or difficult to obtain seat using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Noon.
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. Colorado Rapids at PNC Stadium | Halloween, Sunday October 31 –The Dynamo put another long year to bed in that final game of the regular season, facing the Colorado Rapids in an afternoon Halloween showdown. Tickets range from $ 20 to over $ 100, but you can find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 2 p.m.