Snag a seat (or watch from home) at these must-see games and sports events around Houston from Monday, May 24 through Sunday, May 30, 2021.
This week, the Astros take on a bitter rival before doling out bobbleheads on the weekend, Chicago comes to visit the Dash in a rehash of the 2020 Challenge Cup Final, and runners return to the starting line for an in-person and virtual 10K.
Want to dig deeper on sports happening around H-Town? Find more games and live sports happening all month long in the 365 Houston calendar.
Top 6 Games & Sports Events in Houston This Week
- Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park | Tuesday, May 25 and Wednesday, May 26 – Circle this one on your calendar when the Dodgers come to town for a contentious two-game series in what’s become an intense rivalry. Tickets range from around $15 to more than $175, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. Times vary.
- Sugar Land Skeeters vs. Albuquerque Isotopes at Constellation Field | Thursday, May 27 to Sunday, May 30 – After a successful home opener against El Paso, the Skeeters turn attention to their next Triple A opponent from Albuquerque. Tickets range from $8 to $60, but you may find better, cheaper or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Times vary.
- Houston Astros vs. San Diego Padres at Minute Maid Park | Friday, May 28 to Sunday, May 30 – Snag a seat and arrive early all weekend long to score limited bobbleheads as one of the first 10,000 through the gates, featuring Carlos Correa, Alex Bregman, and Yordan Alvarez. Tickets start at $15, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. Times vary.
- Houston Dash vs. Chicago Red Stars at BBVA Stadium | Saturday, May 29 – The Dash settle in for their second home game of the NWSL season, hosting Kealia Watt and the Chicago Red Stars in EaDo. Tickets start at $15. 7:30pm.
- Run Houston! at University of Houston-Clear Lake | Sunday, May 30 | Virtual Option – Lace up your running shoes for a return to the finishing line as the Run Houston! series gets underway with an in-person 10K, 5K, and Kids K, along with virtual options for those who feel more comfortable running their own course. Registration starts at $39.99 for 5K and virtual options; $49.99 for 10K; $29.99 for Kids K. Prices go up after Wednesday, May 26. Start times are staggered from 7am to 7:30am; runners will have the chance to sign up for their time the week of the race.
- Vaqueros Cup at Houston Polo Club | Sunday, May 30 – Enjoy a Sunday evening of polo when two teams take to the grounds for the Vaqueros Cup trophy. Ruth’s Chris will also be on-site for casual menu choices and a premium bar menu. Tickets are $32.50; $15 for ages 12 and under. Grandstand boxes, which include seating for 2 to 20 guests, range from $79 to $695. 5pm.
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