Top 5 Games & Sports Events in Houston This Week: November 6 to 12, 2023

Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr and teammates celebrate during a game
The Rockets tip-off against LeBron James this week | Courtesy of Houston Rockets

Snag a seat to these must-see games and sports events around Houston from Monday, November 6 to Sunday, November 12, 2023.

This week, the Dynamo look to close out the first round of the playoffs, the Rockets tip-off a new tournament, and the Coogs wind down their regular season.

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 5 Games & Sports Events in Houston This Week

  • Houston Dynamo Playoffs Watch Party at Pitch 25 | Monday, November 6 | No Cover – The Dynamo are in control of their first round MLS Playoffs matchup with Real Salt Lake, leading 1-0. They’ll look to wrap up the best-of-3 series in Utah and you can catch all the action at the official watch party held at Brian Ching’s Pitch 25, just blocks from the stadium in EaDo. 8pm.
  • Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center | Wednesday, November 8 – King James brings his bannermen of the purple and gold to town for the first matchup against the Rockets this season. $40 and up. 7pm.
  • Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center | Friday, November 10 – New to the NBA this season, the inaugural In-Season Tournament sees the Rockets open up group play against the New Orleans Pelicans. Expect a brand new colorful court as the Rockets look to win a mid-season trophy. $16 and up. 7pm.
  • Football: UH Cougars vs. Cincinnati at TDECU Stadium | Saturday, November 11 – Homecoming festivities abound as the Coogs defend their house when the Bearcats out of Cincinnati come prowling through. $15 and up. Time TBA. 
  • Houston Dynamo vs. Real Salt Lake at Shell Energy Stadium | Saturday, November 11 – If necessary, the MLS Playoffs first round will return to Houston for a winner-take-all match with the conference semifinal on the line. $25 and up. 3pm.

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