Snag a seat (or watch from home) at these must-see games and sports events around Houston from Monday, August 23 through Sunday, August 29, 2021.
This week, legends of the sports world arrive in Pasadena for a star-studded autograph and photo event, the Globetrotters return to Houston, the Texans welcome Super Bowl Champs, and more.
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. Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park | Monday, August 23 to Wednesday, August 25 – After managing just 1 win in 4 games at Kansas City last week, the Astros will get another shot at the Royals on home turf. Tickets range from around $15 to more than $175, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. Monday and Tuesday 7:10pm; Wednesday 1:10pm.
- 2021 Autograph Show of Texas at Pasadena Fair Grounds Campbell Center | Friday, August 27 to Sunday, August 28 – Bring some of your favorite memorabilia for autographs and snap a photo with huge figures in the sports world including Mike Tyson, Rudy Tomjanovich, WWE’s Kane, Dennis Rodman, Julio Cesar Chavez, Andre Johnson, Ric Flair, and much more. Admission is $10; free for ages under 12. Autographs and photos are separate costs per guest. Times vary.
- 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.
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. Minnesota United FC at BBVA Stadium | Saturday, August 28 – See the Dynamo take on another Western Conference foe on their path to find the MLS Playoffs. Tickets range from $20 to over $100, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
- JH-Town Weekend Celebrity Softball Game at Reckling Park on Rice University | Sunday, August 29 | FREE – Team Harden takes on Team Cactus Jack, also known as H-Town’s Travis Scott, in a celebrity softball game on the campus of Rice University to cap off another year of JH-Town Weekend celebration. 1:30pm.
- Houston Dash vs. Racing Louisville FC at BBVA Stadium | Sunday, August 29 – Swing by the EaDo stadium for a special evening where Dash fans can welcome home Gold and Bronze-medal winning Olympiads from Canada (Sophie Schmidt, Allysha Chapman, and Nichelle Prince) and the United States (Jane Campbell and Kristie Mewis). Tickets range from $7 to more than $50, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 6:30pm.
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