Snag a seat (or watch from home) at these must-see games and sports events around Houston from Monday, April 5 through Sunday, April 11, 2021.
This week, the Dash and Astros get underway with their home openers while the Rockets and SaberCats keep their seasons rolling.
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 Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center | Wednesday, April 7 – Rescheduled from an earlier date in February, the Rockets will tip-off against rivals from further up I-45, featuring Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. This game will also be broadcast on ATT SportsNet-SW. Tickets range from $24 to over $500, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. 7pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park | Thursday, April 8 to Saturday, April 10 – The Houston Astros kick off a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics, beginning with their Home Opener on Thursday, April 8. Fans that come through the gates during this series will also have a chance to snag a limited giveaway item, a 2019 AL Champions trophy. Tickets range from around $25 to more than $200, but you may find better or cheaper seats on the TicketNetwork marketplace. Times vary.
- Houston Dash vs. Chicago Red Stars at BBVA Stadium | Friday, April 9 – The Dash host their opening match of the 2021 Challenge Cup tournament, facing former Dash forward Kealia Watt and the Chicago Red Stars, who they beat to win the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup in July. Tickets start at $10. 7:30pm.
- College Baseball: Rice Owls vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Reckling Park | Friday, April 9 to Sunday, April 11 – Fighting to secure a .500 record, the Owls will play four games against the LA Tech Bulldogs, including a doubleheader on Saturday, April 10. Tickets range from $8 to over $30, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Times vary.
- Houston SaberCats vs. San Diego Legion at Aveva Stadium | Saturday, April 10 – The SaberCats continue their fourth Major League Rugby season, hosting San Diego Legion at Aveva Stadium in South Houston. Tickets start at $15, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 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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