Be front and center for some of the most important games and sports events in Houston during November 2016, headlined by the Houston Rockets and Houston Texans.
Also in November 2016
Football season is in full swing, but the month of November is light on home games for the Houston Texans and University of Houston Cougars – the latter of which has fallen out of the national spotlight after a pair of stunning losses in October.
College basketball tips off in November, and the Houston Rockets have a strong slate of home games as they get underway in what should be a highly entertaining season under new coach Mike D’Antoni. The Rockets should be one of the NBA’s highest-scoring teams this season; just don’t expect to see a lot of defense at Toyota Center.
Top 10 Games & Sports Events this Month: November 2016
- Houston Cougars Basketball vs. Morgan State Bears at Hofheinz Pavilion | Friday, November 11 – The regular-season hoops opener for U of H, which went 22-10 last season and made the NIT for the first time in 10 years. The Coogs return three starters this season, including All-AAC guard Damyean Doston. Tickets start at $10, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center | Saturday, November 12 – The Rockets’ second home game of the season comes against the Spurs, who once again look like the class of the NBA after demolishing the Golden State Warriors on opening night behind 35 points from Kawhi Leonard. Tickets start at $39, but you may find cheaper of better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. 7pm.
- Cruz Azul vs. Pumas UNAM at BBVA Compass Stadium | Sunday, November 13 – This friendly brings two of Mexico’s largest soccer clubs to Houston as part of the Moneygram SocioMX Tour. Cruz Azul has won eight First Division championships and six CONCACAF Champions League titles, while Pumas UNAM has won seven First Division championships and two League SuperCup trophies. Tickets start at $35, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 4pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center | Monday, November 14 – After years of “trusting the process” AKA tanking for lottery picks, the Sixers finally have a reason for hope – personified by electric 7-footer Joel Embiid, who dazzled in his long-awaited NBA debut against OKC. Tickets start at $20; but you find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7pm.
- Rice Owls Basketball vs. Texas Southern Tigers at Tudor Fieldhouse | Wednesday, November 16 – Rice, coming off a 12-20 season, opens its 2016-17 home schedule against crosstown opponent TSU, this year’s preseason pick to win the Southwestern Athletic Conference with honorable mention All-American sophomore forward/center Derrick Griffin leading the way. Single game tickets will be released on Monday, November 7 on Ticketmaster. Once they are, you may also find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. 7pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center | Thursday, November 17 – Portland has been the No. 4 or 5 seed in the Western Conference three years running. The All-Star point guard matchup of Damian Lillard vs. James Harden will be well worth the price of admission. Tickets start at $20,, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7pm.
- Houston Cougars Football vs. Louisville Cardinals at TDECU Stadium | Thursday, November 17 – This game doesn’t quite have the luster that it once did now that Houston has fallen out of the Top 25, but the Coogs have a chance for a statement victory in a nationally televised game against one-loss Louisville and its star quarterback, Heisman Trophy frontrunner Lamar Jackson. Tickets start at $30, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale marketplace. 7pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz at Toyota Center | Saturday, November 19 – The Jazz are a popular pick for a breakthrough season with a deep, versatile roster chock full of talent both young and old. This game will provide an early glimpse at how the two teams stack up in the Western Conference. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 4pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors at Toyota Center | Wednesday, November 23 – Led by former Rocket Kyle Lowry and his high-flying Team USA teammate DeMar Derozan, the Raptors are coming off a 56-win season and trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7pm.
- Houston Texans vs. San Diego Chargers at NRG Stadium | Sunday, November 27 – After traveling to Mexico City to face the Oakland Raiders on November 21, the Texans host their only home game of November against quarterback Philip Rivers and the always-dangerous Chargers in a game that could have AFC Wild Card implications for both sides. Tickets start at $60, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. Noon.