Snag a seat to these must-see games and sports events around Houston from Monday, November 21 to Sunday, November 27, 2022.
This week, pound some pavement ahead of Thanksgiving feasts at the annual Turkey Trot, catch season finales for the Coogs football squad, and stake your spot for highly anticipated World Cup matches at watch parties in town.
If you’re looking for spots to catch the 2022 World Cup, we’ve got you covered with a guide to some of the best soccer pubs and bars in town carrying all the action.
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
- BakerRipley Houston Turkey Trot in Uptown | Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24 – The annual Thanksgiving tradition returns to the Galleria area this year, sending thousands of runners from near the Waterwall, through Uptown and Tanglewood, and ending by the Galleria. Registration starts at $40 for 5K; $45 for 10K; $15 for Kids Run. 7:45am to 10am.
- World Cup Watch Party: England vs USA at Social Beer Garden | Friday, November 25 | No Cover – Enjoy a marquee matchup at La Copa Mundial in Midtown when Social Beer Garden broadcasts the match with Sports Radio 610 live, plus enjoy DJs, free prizes and all the World Cup action. Noon to 5pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center | Friday, November 25 – A young Rockets team hopes to clip a few wings when they welcome ex-Rocket Clint Capela and the Atlanta Hawks back to Clutch City. $20 and up. 7pm.
- College Football: Houston Cougars vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at TDECU Stadium | Saturday, November 26 – It’s Senior Day and Fan Appreciation Day at TDECU Stadium, so be there to support the Coogs football team and help them finish the season strong. $15 and up. Time TBA.
- College Basketball: Houston Cougars vs. Kent State at Fertitta Center | Saturday, November 26 – Be sure to add your voice in support of the Coogs when the Fertitta Center hosts Kent State. $15 and up, but you may find hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Time TBA.
- Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center | Saturday, November 26 – Our neighbors to the north, OKC are headed Downtown to face off with the Rockets. $20 and up. 7pm.
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