Snag a seat (or watch from home) at these must-see games and sports events around Houston from Labor Day, Monday, September 6 to Sunday, September 12, 2021.
The ‘Stros play host to baseball’s home run leader—not to mention pitching phenom—this week, while the Bayou Bucket Classic resumes on the gridiron, the Houston Polo Club welcomes back its steeds for a new fall season, 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 Dash vs. Chicago Red Stars at BBVA Stadium | Friday, September 10 – H-Town hosts ex-Dash striker Kealia Watt and the Red Stars in a rematch of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup Final. Tickets start at $12, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park | Friday, September 10 to Sunday, September 12 – Led by the league leader in home runs, Shohei Ohtani, the Angels stop by Houston for a three-game series. 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. Austin FC at BBVA Stadium | Saturday, September 11 – Houston hosts one of MLS’ newcomers, Austin FC, who stand in the way of the Dynamo’s last chance at the playoffs. Tickets range from $20 to over $100, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
- College Football: Rice Owls vs. Houston Cougars at Rice Stadium | Saturday, September 11 – The 40th Bayou Bucket Classic brings the Rice Owls and Houston Cougars together again for another edition of this intra-city rivalry. Tickets range from $42 to more than $80, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace.
- Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium | Sunday, September 12 – The Texans open the season at home against a division rival that includes No. 1 draft pick Trevor Lawrence and famed college coach Urban Meyer, who begins his NFL career as a head coach. Tickets range from $36 to over $250, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seat using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Noon.
- Caballo Cup at Houston Polo Club | Sunday, September 12 – Kick off the fall season of polo watching as two teams compete on the pitch during a world class polo match at the Caballo Cup, complete with a player parade, expert announcing, live music, and a champagne divot stomp at halftime. $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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