Snag a seat (or watch from home) at these must-see games and sports events around Houston from Monday, April 12 through Sunday, April 18, 2021.
This week, the rebranded Houston Dynamo FC take to the pitch for their first game of the season, while Astros fans will try their luck to snag a rare bobblehead.
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 5 Games & Sports Events in Houston This Week
- Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park | Monday, April 12 to Wednesday, April 14 – The ‘Stros step up to the plate for a three-game series with the Detroit Tigers. The first 10,000 fans through the gates at each game will have a chance to snag a Justin Verlander Cy Young bobblehead. Tickets range from around $15 to more than $175, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. Times vary.
- Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center | Wednesday, April 14 – Rescheduled from an earlier February date, the Rockets will take to the court to face a motivated Pacers team trying to hold on to a playoff spot. Tickets range from $10 to over $300, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. 8pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center | Friday, April 16 – The Rockets host a tough Denver Nuggets team that’s aiming for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, led by MVP candidate Nikola Jokic. Tickets range from $16 to over $300, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. 7pm.
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes at BBVA Stadium | Friday, April 16 – The Dynamo embark on another MLS season with high hopes and playoff expectations, opening their season against San Jose rivals. Tickets are expected to go on sale soon, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Houston SaberCats vs. Los Angeles Giltinis at Aveva Stadium | Saturday, April 17 – H-Town’s own rugby squad takes aim at the top of the standings, hosting the L.A. Giltinis in South Houston. Tickets start at $15; $8 for ages 8 to 15. 7pm.
Social Distancing & COVID-19
As we enter into the vaccination phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical experts still advise that we have a way to go before we achieve herd immunity and can safely resume pre-pandemic activities. In the meantime, you can remain vigilant in protecting yourself against the coronavirus by continuing to wear face masks when in public spaces, practice social distancing of at least six feet, limit your touching of surfaces, and frequently use hand sanitizer or soap and water to keep your hands clean.
While the Governor of Texas has lifted mandatory mask orders and capacity limits, most businesses are still requiring face masks to enter and enforcing reduced capacity. Familiarize with your destination’s policies ahead of time and please respect their public safety precautions.
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