Snag a seat to these must-see games and sports events around Houston from Monday, December 27 to Sunday, January 2, 2022.
The new year arrives this week as the Rockets hit the hardcourt to face some of the top talent in the NBA, plus the Coogs get a crack at a conference opponent and Kingwood hosts another edition of its annual marathon tradition on New Year’s Day.
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. Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center | Tuesday, December 28 – A star-studded roster of LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and more arrive in Houston for a highly anticipated late-December matchup with the Rockets. $49 and up, but you may find some better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- College Basketball: Houston Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bearcats at Fertitta Center | Tuesday, December 28 (Canceled) – The nationally-ranked basketball squad from UH gets rolling on conference play against a tough Cincinnati team. $30 to $75, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat at Toyota Center | New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31 – The New Year’s tradition returns to the Toyota Center, as the Rockets look to face Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry and the Miami Heat ahead of the ball drop later that night. $25 and up, but you may find some better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 6pm.
- 23rd Annual Texas Marathon at Green Tree Park in Kingwood | New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1 – The New Year’s Day tradition in Kingwood returns, sending runners out of Green Tree Park to Lake Houston and back. Stick around after the event for a post-race pizza party. Registration is $90 for all events (marathon or half-marathon). 8am.
- Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center | New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1 – The Rockets face the reigning MVP, Nicola Jokic, and his Denver squad with a New Year’s Day faceoff. $14 and up, but you may find some better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
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