Cross off your Christmas wishlists with hometown wins at these exciting games and sports events around Houston in December 2018.
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Happening This Week
December marks an important homestretch to the NFL Playoffs for the Houston Texans, who strive for a post-season spot after an exciting winning streak.
Elsewhere, the Rockets look to give the gift of an ‘L’ to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day.
Top 10 Games & Sports Events This Month: December 2018
- Houston Texans vs. Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium | Sunday, December 2 – After a sluggish start to the year, the Texans have rolled through October and November, looking prime for a playoff position so long as they can keep it going. Tickets for this game range from $35 to $450, but you might find better, cheaper, hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Noon.
- WWE Raw at Toyota Center | Monday, December 3 – Wrestling’s weekly showdown brings superstars like Ronda Rousey, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and more to Toyota Center. Tickets range from $20 to $105, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 6:30pm.
- Texas A&M Aggies vs. Houston Cougars Women’s Basketball at Fertitta Center | Thursday, December 6 – Just the fourth home game of the season, the Cougars will have a stiff test facing the nationally-ranked women’s program from Texas A&M. Tickets start at $10. 6pm.
- Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium | Sunday, December 9 – After faltering early in the season, the division rivals from Indianapolis have begun to right the ship, challenging the Texans for a spot at the top of the division. Tickets range from $35 to over $450, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Noon.
- Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center | Thursday, December 13 – LeBron James has arrived for his first game as a Laker in Houston. One of the hottest tickets of the season, this game will likely sell out so act fast. Tickets range from $69 to over $900, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Running of the Bulls 5K at NRG Park | Saturday, December 15 – For the eighth time, Houston Texans host this annual 5K Run/Walk event with a Kids’ 1K for children 12 and under. The Running of the Bulls benefits the charity arm of Houston Texans, as well as Houston Methodist. Registration ranges from $30 to $40, depending on the event. Packet pick-up begins at 6am with the Kids’ 1K at 7:30am.
- Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center | Christmas, Tuesday, December 25 – For only the second time, the Houston Rockets host a Christmas game, this time against the Russell Westbrook-led Thunder. Tickets range from $62 to over $900, but you might find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 2pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics at Toyota Center | Thursday, December 27 – Two days after a holiday matchup with Oklahoma City, the Rockets face down Boston Celtics — one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, led by Kyrie Irving. Tickets range from $59 to over $900, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Academy Sports and Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium | Thursday, December 27 – It’s Bowl Season and Houston plays host to teams from the Big 12 and SEC conferences for one last post-season foray for college football. Tickets range from $24 to over $150, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 8pm.
- Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium | Sunday, December 30 – Facing down a possible challenge for the top of the division, Houston hosts the struggling Jaguars in the last game of the season before the NFL playoffs begin. Tickets range from $41 to over $450, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Noon.
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