Stake your claim to seats at these must-see games and sports events around Houston from Monday, January 21 through Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Happening This Week
Nightlife in Houston This Week
Also in January 2019
The Rockets continue their mid-season form this week as the Astros begin a new year with a celebratory fan fest.
Also this week, world championship boxing comes to Houston along with high-flying, pulse-pounding monster trucks at NRG Stadium.
Top 5 Games & Sports Events in Houston This Week
- Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors at Toyota Center | Friday, January 25 – One of the top teams in the Eastern Conference arrives, bolstered by Kawhi Leonard and ex-Rocket Kyle Lowry. Tickets for this hotly anticipated matchup start at $30, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 7pm.
- Munguia vs. Inoue: WBO Junior Middleweight World Championship at Toyota Center | Saturday, January 26 – A big bout of boxing gets underway in Houston as the undefeated Jaime Munguia defends his Junior Middleweight Championship against Takeshi Inoue. In a co-main event, WBA Featherweight World Champion Jesus Rojas faces a challenge from the undefeated Xu Can. Tickets range from $25 to $150, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 4pm.
- Houston Astros FanFest at Minute Maid Park | Saturday, January 26 | No Cover – With Spring Training already around the corner, the annual Astros FanFest invites fans of all ages out to the ballpark to meet their favorite players, alumni, and broadcasters. Autograph sessions, photo opportunities, games and more are to be had at this afternoon celebration. Attending is free, but requires an RSVP admission voucher which can be obtained on their website. 11am to 4pm.
- Monster Jam at NRG Stadium | Saturday, January 26 – The high-flying, eardrum-rattling action of these gargantuan trucks highlights the end of this month’s events. Come watch Grave Digger, Monster Mutt and more in person on a huge Saturday night. Tickets range from $15 to over $180, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic at Toyota Center | Sunday, January 27 – James Harden might be playing at a historic level right now, but that didn’t stop the Rockets falling to Orlando in Florida last week. Houston, who is balancing a slate of injuries, looks to get revenge on the middling Eastern Conference team. Tickets range from $14 to over $450, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork resale market. 6pm.
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