Be front and center for some of the most important games and sports events in Houston during October 2016, headlined by Houston Texans and University of Houston Cougars football.
Also in October 2016
The Houston Texans and Houston Cougars both got their seasons off to promising starts in September, setting up an exciting October for football in Houston.
It seems like just yesterday that LeBron James delivered the city of Cleveland its first championship in decades, but the NBA season returns in October. Maybe the Rockets will come out of nowhere this year and bring a title back to Houston. Maybe the Texans will become the first team to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium. Probably not, but hey — if Cleveland can do it, so can Houston. Right?
Top 10 Games & Sports Events this Month: October 2016
- Sam Houston State Bearkats Football vs. Stephen F. Austin State Lumberjacks at NRG Stadium | Saturday, October 1 – The Bearkats and Lumberjacks will meet for the 91st time in the Battle of the Piney Woods, their historic college football rivalry that returns for another year at NRG Stadium. Tickets start at $27, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 3pm.
- Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium | Sunday, October 2 – Coming off 10 days’ rest after an embarrassing Thursday night loss at New England, the Texans will carry a 2-1 record into their first divisional game of the season. Houston has won 7-of-8 games against the Titans, including four consecutive victories by 14+ points. Tickets start at $100, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Noon.
- Houston Cougars Football vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at TDECU Stadium | Saturday, October 15 – Can coach Tom Herman’s Cougars earn a spot in the four-team College Football Playoff? Time will tell, but the Coogs got off to a great start with a season-opening victory against Oklahoma that catapulted them to No. 6 in the rankings. Tickets start at $24, not including fees, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. Time TBD.
- Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium | Sunday, October 16 – The Texans’ first home primetime game of the season comes on NBC “Sunday Night Football” against Houston native Andrew Luck and the division nemesis Colts. Houston snapped a six-game losing streak in the series with a 16-10 victory at Indy last December. Tickets start at $74 but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7:30pm.
- Houston Dynamo vs. LA Galaxy at BBVA Compass Stadium | Sunday, October 16 – Landon Donovan is back on the pitch for the Galaxy after a two-year retirement, and that’s reason enough to watch this one. The Galaxy also feature Mexico’s Giovani dos Santos, Ireland’s Robbie Keane and England legend Stephen Gerrard. Tickets start at $32, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 4:15pm.
- Rice Owls Football vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers at Rice Stadium | Saturday, October 22 – It’s homecoming for the Owls, with a special Rice Alumni Tailgate and Family Fest both taking place outside of Rice Stadium from 11:30am until kickoff. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 2:30pm.
- Texas Southern Tigers Football vs. Jackson State Tigers at BBVA Compass Stadium | Saturday, October 22 – TSU hosts homecoming festivities on campus all week from Friday, October 16 to Thursday, October 22, culminating on gameday — with tailgating from 6am to midnight, a BBQ festival and pregame homecoming parade. Tickets start at $18, not including fees. 2pm.
- Houston Cougars Football vs. UCF Knights at TDECU Stadium | Saturday, October 29 – If the Cougars can make it through this game undefeated, there’ll only be three games left between them and a perfect regular season — including a Thursday, November 17 showdown with Louisville in Houston. Tickets start at $24, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. Time TBD.
- Houston Texans vs. Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium | Sunday, October 30 – Will the Texans get the Lions who beat the Colts on the road in a Week 1 shootout, or the Lions team that lost its home opener to the Titans? Former Texans safety Glover Quin returns for his first game in Houston since 2012. Tickets start at $69, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. Noon.
- Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center | Sunday, October 30 – And just like that, basketball season is back. James Harden and the Rockets, who went from Western Conference finalists in 2014 to the West’s No. 8 seed in 2015, host their 2016 regular-season home opener against Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs. Tickets are TBA, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7pm.
