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Top 10 Games & Sports Events This Month: August 2019
- Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park | Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4 – It’s Hall of Fame weekend at Minute Maid Park and each of the games on tap offers giveaways for the first 10,000 fans and special can’t-miss events. On Friday night, fans can snag a Nolan Ryan replica rainbow jersey; on Saturday, fans receive a Hall of Fame plaque and witness the inaugural Astros Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, and Nolan Ryan; Sunday afternoon’s festivities include an Alumni Home Run Derby and Hall of Fame Jacket statue. Tickets range from $15 to over $140, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Times vary.
- Houston Dynamo vs. Colorado Rapids at BBVA Stadium | Saturday, August 17 – Feel the force as Star Wars Night lands in BBVA Stadium, featuring a concourse full of costumed characters, themed entertainment, and a special limited edition shirt available through the Star Wars ticket package, starting from $28. Tickets for general admission range from $15 to over $60, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
- Houston Texans vs. Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium | Saturday, August 17 – NFL preseason returns and the Texans take on the Lions in the preseason home opener. Look for Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins, and Jadeveon Clowney to all get minutes ahead of the regular season kickoff on September 9. Tickets range from $16 to over $450, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- WWE Live Super Show at Toyota Center | Saturday, August 17 – The stars of World Wrestling Entertainment come together for a clash of top-rope action. Roman Reigns is slated to face Drew McIntyre, with Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler and more scheduled to appear. Tickets range from $20 to $105, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
- PBR: Unleash the Beast at Fertitta Center | Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18 – The top 35 bull riders compete in a two-day pulse-pounding, adrenaline-filled Houston invitational on the University of Houston campus, with an eye on the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas. Tickets for remaining seats range from $20 to $125 on each event day, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Times vary.
- Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park | Wednesday, August 21 – The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Josh Reddick ‘On Base’ Bobblehead when the ‘Stros take on the league-worst Tigers at Minute Maid Park. Tickets range from $9 to $149, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:10pm.
- Houston Dash vs. Sky Blue FC at BBVA Stadium | Saturday, August 24 – See back-to-back Women’s World Cup champ (and former Dash striker) Carli Lloyd return with Sky Blue FC as they take on the Dash in a late-August fixture. Tickets start at $15. 7:30pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park | Sunday, August 25 – Bring your pup to the ballpark for Dog Day when the Astros face the Angels in this mid-afternoon ballgame. Each dog and human need to be ticketed for entry through a special ticket package. Proof of vaccinations and other requirements must be met to enter Minute Maid Park. Click here for more information. Tickets for general admission range from $10 to over $150, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 1:10pm.
- Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams at NRG Stadium | Thursday, August 29 – The Texans close out the preseason in front of a home crowd against one of last season’s best gridiron squads. Tickets range from $13 to over $450, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Texas Southern University Tigers vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers at BBVA Stadium | Saturday, August 31 – It’s the Labor Day Classic between SWAC rivals, dating back to 1947. The Panthers have the edge over the Tigers for the last four straight seasons, though TSU will look to correct the record over Labor Day Weekend. Tickets range from $20 to over $50. 7pm.
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