Swing for the fences and snag a seat (or watch from home) at these games and sports events taking place across Houston in May 2021.
This month brings the final home games for the Houston Dash and Rockets, while the ‘Stros and Dynamo keep rolling in their early seasons. Plus, UFC returns to Toyota Center for a marquee championship matchup.
We’ve rounded up the top highlights of this month’s sporting schedule, but you can find more on the 365 Houston calendar.
Top 11 Games & Sports Events This Month: May 2021
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. Los Angeles FC at BBVA Stadium | Saturday, May 1 – The Dynamo continue to roll in their third match of the season, hosting an LAFC squad with championship aspirations. Tickets range from $48 to over $180, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 2:30pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center | Saturday, May 1 – Fighting to make the playoffs, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors will travel to Houston for a Western Conference clash. Tickets range from $43 to over $450, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace.6:30pm.
- Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns at BBVA Stadium | Sunday, May 2 – The Dash will close out the group stage of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, facing the top-of-the-table Portland Thorns FC. Tickets start at $10. 6:30pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks at Toyota Center | Sunday, May 2 – The playoff-bound New York Knicks will make a stop in Houston for a game that will see plenty of young talent on display. Tickets range from $23 to over $350, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. 7pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center | Wednesday, May 5 – Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons land in Houston to take on the Rockets in one of the final home games of the season. Tickets range from $35 to over $600, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. 7pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park | Friday, May 7 to Sunday, May 9 – George Springer returns to Houston with his new ball club, the Toronto Blue Jays, for a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Giveaways through the weekend include an Altuve ALCS MVP bobblehead, a replica 2019 AL champions ring, and a Mother’s Day face mask available Sunday afternoon. Times vary.
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. Sporting Kansas City at BBVA Stadium | Wednesday, May 12 – Swing by BBVA Stadium for a weeknight kickoff featuring the Dynamo and rivals from Kansas City. Tickets range from $28 to over $100, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center | Friday, May 14 – The Rockets’ final home game of the season arrives and the visiting Clippers, led by Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, will make for a difficult send-off to a tumultuous year. Tickets range from $29 to over $450, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. 8pm.
- UFC 262 at Toyota Center | Saturday, May 15 – Ranked contenders fight for the vacant UFC world lightweight championship belt when No. 3 Charles Oliveira and No. 4 Michael Chandler head to the octagon in Downtown. Tickets range from $200 to over $6,000 but you may find cheaper, better, or hard-to-get seats on TicketNetwork’s resale marketplace. 5:30pm.
- Houston SaberCats vs. Old Glory DC at Aveva Stadium | Saturday, May 22 – The SaberCats get an opportunity to climb the standings when they face the middling Old Glory DC, who have struggled to get going this season. Tickets start at $15; $8 for ages 8 to 15. 7pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park | Tuesday, May 25 and Wednesday, May 26 – Circle this one on your calendar when the Dodgers come to town for a contentious two-game series in what’s become an intense rivalry. Tickets range from around $15 to more than $175, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. Times vary.
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