Grab a ticket and some popcorn for our picks to the top games and sports events across Houston in July 2024.
This month is marked by the arrival of Messi and Argentina, the Astros facing baseball rivals throughout the coming weeks, and the SaberCats embarking on a playoff run after securing the best record in Major League Rugby.
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: July 2024
- Copa America Quarterfinal: Argentina vs. Ecuador at NRG Stadium | Thursday, July 4 – An explosive quarterfinal in the North and South American continental cup arrives in Houston, with Lionel Messi leading Argentina to face Ecuador in Houston’s final match of the Copa America tournament. $167 and up. 8pm.
- Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Round Rock Express at Constellation Field | Thursday, July 4 to Saturday, July 6 – The Space Cowboys look to stop the Express in their tracks when they come through. Expect a weekend series full of fan giveaways, including a patriotic jersey and fireworks show on Thursday, a Verlander replica jersey on Friday, and an Aloha shirt to celebrate Margaritaville on Saturday. $11 and up. Times vary.
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. LAFC at Shell Energy Stadium | Sunday, July 7 – The Dynamo take aim at the top team in the Western Conference when LAFC come to town on Military Night. $25 and up. 7:30pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Miami Marlins at Minute Maid Park | Tuesday, July 9 to Thursday, July 11 – The Astros open a six-game homestand leading into the All-Star break, looking to make a big move up the standings when they face Miami at the Juicebox. Thursday’s game is Stranger Things night at the ballpark, where all fans will receive a Jose Altuve bicycle bobblehead. $18 and up. 7pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park | Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14 – The Astros notch another installment of the Silver Boot Series at home, hosting a faltering Rangers squad across 713 Weekend, with special giveaways like an Astros 713 jersey, a Yordan “Still Tippin” bobblehead, and a 713 jewelry chain on Sunday. $29 and up. Times vary.
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. Minnesota United FC at Shell Energy Stadium | Saturday, July 13 – Head to EaDo and put those H’s up when Minny comes down to the Dynamo pitch on H-Town Night. $21 and up. 7:30pm.
- MLR Playoffs: Houston SaberCats vs. Dallas Jackals at SaberCats Stadium | Saturday, July 20 – After a franchise-best record in Major League Rugby, the SaberCats enter the playoffs as the top team to beat. They’ll host the Jackals in a rematch of the regular season finale, which saw Houston edge Dallas by one point. $25 and up. 6:30pm.
- Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Sacramento River Cats at Constellation Field | Tuesday, July 23 to Sunday, July 28 – The last homestand of July sees the River Cats prowling through Sugar Land in a six-game series. Giveaways on the weekend include a straw hat on Friday, a Lotería jersey on Saturday and a Back-to-School bash on Sunday with a free backpack to the first 2,000 fans. $11 and up. Times vary.
- Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park | Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28 – The ‘Stros host the next chapter of this epic baseball rivalry in a weekend series to close out the month of July. Expect Shohei Ohtani, Friday Fireworks, giveaways and other ballpark fun. $30 and up. Times vary.
- Leagues Cup: Houston Dynamo FC vs. Atlas FC at Shell Energy Stadium | Saturday, July 27 – The lads in orange open the Leagues Cup tournament against Mexican side Atlas FC in the first of two group stage matches. $17 and up. 7pm.
- NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup: Houston Dash vs. Tigres at Shell Energy Stadium | Sunday, July 28 – The international cup tournament sees group stage action in town when the Dash host Tigres of Nuevo León. $12 and up. 7pm.
- Leagues Cup: Tigres vs. Puebla at Shell Energy Stadium | Wednesday, July 31 – Houston serves as an honorary hub for Mexican side Tigres in their group stage journey of the Leagues Cup. Opening their action in town will be a match against fellow Liga MX squad, Puebla. $38 and up. 8:30pm.
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