Top 12 Sports & Games in Houston This Month: May 2023

Hosuton Dash players celebrate after a goal
The Dash welcome tough competition to the EaDo pitch in May | Courtesy of Houston Dash

Grab a ticket and some popcorn for our picks to the top games and sports events across Houston in May 2023.

In May, the Astros carry on with the early regular season, kicking off multiple Monday-to-Wednesday series, plus the Dash and Dynamo make stops at home to defend their turf.

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 Sports Games in Houston This Month: May 2023

Jeremy Peña and other Astros high five each other after a game
The Astros defend at Minute Maid Park throughout the month of May | Photo: Evan Triplett; courtesy of Houston Astros
  • Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park | Monday, May 15 to Wednesday, May 17 – The Cubbies come to Space City for a visit with the reigning champs. All fans in attendance on Wednesday will be taking home a Framber Valdez World Series ring. $35 and up. 7pm.
  • Houston Dash vs. San Diego Wave at Shell Energy Stadium | Saturday, May 20 – Alex Morgan and her squad from San Diego arrive in H-Town for a showdown in EaDo. $10 and up. 7:30pm.
  • Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Salt Lake Bees at Constellation Field | Tuesday, May 23 to Sunday, May 28 – The Bees come buzzing through Sugar Land for a week-long series with promotions up for grabs to the first 2,000 fans, including a Framber Valdez World Series ring on Friday, a JJ Matijevic bat flip bobblehead on Saturday, and a Space Cowboys Flying Fortress Military jersey on Sunday. $9 and up. Times vary.
  • Houston Dynamo FC vs Austin FC at Shell Energy Stadium | Saturday, May 27 – This Texas rivalry adds another showdown to its recent history, when the green-and-black pay the Dynamo a visit. $25 and up. 7:30pm.
  • Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park | Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 to Wednesday, May 31 – Carlos Correa and the Twins return to Minute Maid for a three-game weeknight series that kicks off on Memorial Day, and also includes Tuesday’s Dollar Dog night and a Cristian Javier World Series replica ring giveaway to all fans on Wednesday. $20 and up. 7pm.

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