Grab a ticket and some popcorn for our picks to the top 15 games and sports events across Houston in January 2026.
This month, the Rockets have a full roster at home, with nine games at Toyota Center, The Texans are looking at playoffs, the full-as-always Houston Marathon hits H-Town’s streets, and the Astros tease their springtime return with their always-sells-out fan fest.
Go, Houston!
Top 15 Games & Athletic Events in Houston This Month: January 2026
New Year’s Day Run or Walk at Galveston Island Running Club | New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1 | FREE – Join the annual New Year’s Day tradition and take a 2- to 4-mile run to kick off your year—with treats, mimosas, coffee, and cocoa afterwards. 8am. Learn more.
We Run Houston 2026 at Mason Park | Saturday, January 3 | FREE – Join Fit Austin and Latinas Run in a morning community run in the East End, followed by free breakfast tacos. 8am. Register.
Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium | Sunday, January 4 – The Colts come to Houston for the final regular game of the season, while the Texans plan to hold onto their playoff goal. $87+. Noon. Get tickets.
Margarita Monday: Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center | Monday, January 5 – The squad faces the men from Arizona to start of the week, month and year. For Margarita Monday, fans can nab a ticket package that comes with a margarita and a Rockets margarita button-down shirt. $28+; $59+ Margarita Monday package. 7pm. Get tickets.
LOVB Houston vs. LOVB Salt Lake at Berry Center | Thursday, January 8 – Houston’s professional women’s volleyball team faces off against Utah at the Cypress arena in their only home match of the month. $19+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Houston Marathon Weekend in Downtown & Beyond | Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 11 | FREE to View – While all races are full, there are plenty of options to watch and cheer on runners throughout Houston and at the We Are Houston Run Fest at Discovery Green in Downtown. Places and times vary. Learn more.
Mexico’s Professional Basketball Leagues: 2026 Exposure Combine at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | Saturday, January 10 – Pro, and aspiring pro, basketballers can sign up to take their shot to be selected by coaching staff, scouts and ownership of teams from Veracruz, Matzatlan, Jaurez, and more—including onsite and streaming. $215 to participate. 4pm to 8pm. Get tickets.
Faith & Family Night: Houston Rockets vs. Chicago Bulls at Toyota Center | Tuesday, January 13 – Expect special faith and spirituality recognition and features as the Rockets battle the Bulls on home court. $14. 7pm. Get tickets.
City Night & Jabari Smith, Jr. Bobblehead Giveaway: Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center | Sunday, January 18 – The team wears their crisp, clean white H-Town City uniforms to face the boys from NOLA. Plus, the first 3,000 in the gates walk away with a Jabari Smith, Jr. bobblehead. $21+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center | Tuesday, January 20 – The squad hosts the boys from further down I-10 for the first of two games this month. $35. 7pm. Get tickets.
Astros FanFest at Daikin Park | Saturday, January 24 – The family-friendly event returns for 2026, packed with autograph sessions, games, live entertainment, and photo ops with championship trophies. Season ticket holder presale begins Monday, January 5, with public tickets on sale Wednesday, January 7. 11am to 4pm. $2. Get tickets.
Rodeo Night: Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center | Monday, January 26 – Get in the Rodeo spirit early. Be one of the first 3,000 fans to arrive and score a free Steven Adams and Reed Sheppard duo rodeo bobblehead. $18. 7pm. Get tickets.
City Night & First Responders Night: Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center | Wednesday, January 28 – The Rockets don their shiny whites uniforrms again, the Spurs return for a rematch, and the first 3,000 fans get a free H-Town hat at entry. $33+. 8:30pm. Get tickets.
Monster Energy AMA Supercross at NRG Stadium | Saturday, January 31 – See Supercross riders zip, race and jump their motorized BMX bikes on a custom dirt course inside the stadium. Opt for the Fan Fest add-on to check out the midday qualifiers, meet riders, and more. $56+. 11am to 5pm Fan Fest; 5:30pm main event. Get tickets.
City Night: Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center | Saturday, January 31 – The squad squares off against the boys from Big D, again wearing the bright white H-Town City uniforms. $63+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
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