Top 12 Games & Sports Events This Month: August 2021

Swing for the fences and snag a seat (or watch from home) at these games and sports events taking place across Houston in August 2021.

This month, soccer takes center stage in Houston, a hometown fighter heads to the octagon, the Astros host Hall of Famers, and the Texans return to the gridiron.

We’ve rounded up the top highlights of this month’s sporting schedule, but you can find more on the 365 Houston calendar.

Top 12 Games & Sports Events This Month: August 2021

• Houston Dash vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC at BBVA Stadium | Sunday, August 1 – Missing star striker and ex-Dash forward Carli Lloyd, Gotham FC come to town tied with Houston in the standings. Tickets range from $12 to over $50, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 6pm.
• Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park | Thursday, August 5 to Sunday, August 8 – Enjoy Hall of Fame Weekend during the course of this four-game series with the Twins. Special celebrations highlight the weekend’s games, including giveaways to the first 10,000 fans like a Lance Berkman replica jersey and bobbleheads. Tickets range from around $15 to more than $175, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. Times vary.
• UFC 265: Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane; Amanda Nunes vs. Juliana Peña at Toyota Center | Saturday, August 7 – Houston’s own Derrick Lewis vies for the interim UFC heavyweight championship against No. 3 ranked Ciryl Gane. In the co-main event, UFC featherweight and bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes looks to defend her title against No. 6 ranked Julianna Peña. Tickets range from $90 to more than $500, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Undercard events begin at 5:15pm.
• Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies at Minute Maid Park | Tuesday, August 10 & Wednesday, August 11 – Score an Astros Tote Bag on Dollar Dog Night (Tuesday), or be one of the first 10,000 through the gates on Wednesday for a Topps Card giveaway. Tickets range from around $15 to more than $175, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. Tuesday 7:10pm; Wednesday 1:10pm.
• Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit at BBVA Stadium | Friday, August 13 – A week after women’s soccer closes at the Olympics, the Dash will host a Spirit side that’s hungry to get back into the playoffs. Tickets range from $12 to over $50, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
• Southern Star Brewing Co. 5K in Conroe | Saturday, August 14 – Starting and finishing at the Conroe brewery, this 5K event offers a good way to get the blood pumping in the morning, followed by a post-race party with tacos, music, a finisher glass and two complimentary beers. Registration is $60 after Saturday, July 31. 7am.
• Houston Dynamo FC vs. Colorado Rapids at BBVA Stadium | Saturday, August 14 – The Dynamo look to climb into the playoff picture against a tough Colorado squad. Tickets range from $20 to over $100, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
• AEW Dynamite at Fertitta Center | Wednesday, August 18 – The University of Houston venue hosts the touring wrestling event, broadcast live on TNT. Though wrestlers are not confirmed to appear, the All Elite Wrestling roster includes legends like Sting, Matt Hardy, and Chris Jericho. Tickets range from $50 to $225, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 6pm.
• Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park | Friday, August 20 to Sunday, August 22 – This three-game weekend series includes giveaways to the first 10,000 fans such as a Kyle Tucker Batting Bobblehead, Zack Grienke bobblehead, or an Alex Bregman replica jersey. Tickets range from around $15 to more than $175, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. Times vary.
• Houston Dynamo FC vs. FC Dallas at BBVA Stadium | Saturday, August 21 – The third of four rivalry games between the 2 MLS sides will see the series return to Houston for a summer evening kickoff. Tickets range from $20 to over $100, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
• Harlem Globetrotters at Fertitta Center | Saturday, August 28 – Basketball wizardry is back on display when the Harlem Globetrotters return to play at University of Houston’s Fertitta Center for two games of hoops magic. Tickets range from $23 to $135, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 2pm and 7pm.
• NFL Preseason: Houston Texans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NRG Stadium | Saturday, August 28 – The Texans return to the field at NRG Stadium in their final preseason matchup, facing the Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by Tom Brady. Tickets range from $59 to more than $165, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.