Be front and center for some of the most important games and sports events in Houston during August 2017.
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In August, the Astros bring honors for Jeff Bagwell, fresh off a Hall of Fame induction, as well as their legendary 1997 team while the Texans take the field again in preseason action.
A pair of soccer weekends rounds out the month with the Dynamo and Dash playing hosts at BBVA Compass Stadium.
Top 10 Games & Sports Events this Month: August 2017
- Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park (Jeff Bagwell Hall of Fame Weekend) | Friday, August 4 – For the opening of Jeff Bagwell Hall of Fame Weekend, the first 10,000 fans through the gates will grab a 1997 blue-and-gold Bagwell replica jersey and be treated to a post-game fireworks display that showcases his legendary career. Tickets begin at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7:10pm
- Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park (Jeff Bagwell Hall of Fame Weekend) | Saturday, August 5 – Honoring his unorthodox batting stance, the first 10,000 fans to the ball game will receive a special commemorative Jeff Bagwell bobblehead. Make sure you get to your seats early to catch a Hall of Fame pregame ceremony. Get in for as low as $29, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 6:10pm.
- Houston Dynamo vs. San Jose Earthquakes at BBVA Compass Stadium | Saturday, August 12 – Through ten home matches this season, the Dynamo are undefeated with eight wins and two draws. Watch San Jose come through on a Saturday night to see if the high-flying Dynamo can continue to climb the Western Conference standings. Tickets go for as low as $20. 8pm kickoff will help to take a little edge off the Houston heat.
- Houston Dash vs. FC Kansas City at BBVA Compass Stadium | Sunday, August 13 – It’s ’90s night at BBVA as the Dash try to climb into a playoff position against FC Kansas City. Watch USA teammates Sydney Leroux and Carli Lloyd compete to earn their team three points. $17, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7:30pm kickoff.
- Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots at NRG Stadium | Saturday, August 19 – The bulls are back for preseason action against the Patriots — a team that did alright last February when they were last in Houston for the Super Bowl. Tickets are sparse at NRG but can still be found for as low as $33, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. First kick at 7pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park (Legends Weekend) | Saturday, August 19 – Celebrating the achievements of the 1997 Division Champions, the Astros are offering up a triple bobblehead featuring Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, and Mike Hampton for the first 10,000 fans as part of Legends Weekend. Tickets for the game start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. With the first pitch at 6:10pm, you’ll have to beat out the early crowds to get your hands on one.
- Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park (Legends Weekend) | Sunday, August 20 – Wrapping up the 20th anniversary of the Legends team, a 1997 NL Central Division Champions pennant will be handed out to the first 10,000 fans at Minute Maid. For as low as $9, you can get a seat for the early afternoon, you may also find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. 1:10pm.
- Houston Dynamo vs. Sporting Kansas City at BBVA Compass Stadium | Saturday, August 26 – In what has become a rivalry of sorts over the last decade, the Dynamo will host Sporting Kansas City in a matchup of top Western Conference teams. Grab a ticket for as low as $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale marketplace. Kickoff is slated for a later 8pm start.
- Houston Dash vs. North Carolina Courage at BBVA Compass Stadium | Sunday, August 27 – The Dash close out the month of August with a stiff test against a surprising expansion team in the North Carolina Courage, who has been dominant on top of league standings this year. Snag a seat for as low as $17. 7pm kickoff.
- Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys at NRG Stadium | Thursday, August 31 – It’s a Texas showdown at NRG as part of NFL preseason when the ever-popular Cowboys head south on I-45 to play the hometown Texans. This game will edge closer to a sell-out throughout the month but you can still find a seat for as low as $45 for the midweek contest. You may also find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7pm.