Claim your seats to these exciting games and sports events around Houston in October 2018.
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Happening This Week
The Houston Rockets return for a new season of basketball this month and October brings an exciting slate of opponents to start the year.
Meanwhile, the ‘Stros begin their road to the October Classic by facing off with a Cleveland team.
Top 10 Games & Sports Events This Month: October 2018
- Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center | Thursday, October 4 – Red Nation rises for a new year of basketball and the Rockets play their first home preseason game against Indiana. Tickets range from $10 to over $150, but you might find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Cleveland at Minute Maid Park | Friday, October 5 – The American League Division Series begins with Game one against a Cleveland team that is savoring one last postseason run before free agency breaks them apart. Tickets range from $33 to $475, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork resale market. Time TBD.
- The 28th Annual Komen Houston Race for the Cure at Sam Houston Park | Saturday, October 6 – The 28th annual edition of this 5K run/walk fundraises to provide research, care, and community resources to fight breast cancer. Registration is $40 for adults, $25 for children 17 and under. Opening ceremonies begin at 7:45am.
- Houston Astros vs. Cleveland at Minute Maid Park | Saturday, October 6 – The Astros look to take over a series in Game 2 of the ALDS. Tickets range from $33 to $475, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Time TBD.
- Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys at NRG Stadium | Sunday, October 7 – A classic I-45 rivalry heads to NRG as America’s Team faces off with Houston’s Team for a primetime kickoff. Tickets range from $198 to over $900, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:20pm.
- Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium | Sunday, October 14 – The Bills are off to another rough start in the new NFL season and the Texans look to capitalize for a desperately needed victory. Tickets range from $33 to over $450, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. Noon.
- Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center | Wednesday, October 17 – After coming two games short of the NBA Finals, the Rockets embark on a new season with a new-look team featuring fresh arrival Carmelo Anthony. They play Anthony Davis and the Pelicans to open the new year. Tickets range from $25 to over $500, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork resale market. 7pm.
- Monster Jam at NRG Stadium | Saturday, October 20 – The bone-rattling rumbling of monster truck engines heads to NRG Stadium for an action-packed night of racing and freestyle competitions. Tickets range from $15 to over $120, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork resale market. 7pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz at Toyota Center | Wednesday, October 24 – A Western Conference semifinal re-match lands early in the season as the Utah Jazz return to where the Rockets eliminated them last year. Tickets range from $13 to over $500, but you may spot better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online market. 7pm.
- Houston Texans vs. Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium | Thursday, October 25 – The Dolphins began their year with a nice start but they come up against a Texans team searching for more wins at the halfway point of the season. Tickets range from $36 to over $450, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:20pm.
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