Snag a seat to these must-see games and sports events around Houston from Monday, September 18 to Sunday, September 24, 2023.
This week, the Astros and the Space Cowboys close their homestands for the regular season, the Dynamo look to lock up a playoff spot, a special tennis anniversary is celebrated, and more.
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 7 Games & Sports Events in Houston This Week
- Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles at Minute Maid Park | Monday, September 18 to Wednesday, September 20 – One of the best records in baseball comes to town for an electrifying face-off in the second-to-last home series of the season. Fans can go home with a Space City bucket hat on Monday or snag a mystery player World Series ring at Wednesday afternoon’s game. $15 and up. Times vary.
- Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. El Paso Chihuahuas at Constellation Field | Tuesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 24 – The final series of the season sees the Chihuahuas back in town for Space City baseball. Fans can take in the weekend with a special Día de los Muertos jersey giveaway on Friday and a Jeremy Peña bobblehead giveaway on Saturday. $12 and up. Times vary.
- 50th Anniversary of Battle of the Sexes at MATCH | Wednesday, September 20 – Celebrate the historic Battle of the Sexes tennis match held in the Astrodome in 1973 with this screening of the 2017 hit film, Battle of the Sexes, followed by a conversation with former pro tennis player Zina Garrison and Gina Gaston. $50 and up. 5:30pm.
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Shell Energy Stadium | Wednesday, September 20 – Cheer on our lads as the Whitecaps drift down to EaDo for one of the last home matches of the season. $7 and up. 7:30pm.
- Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park | Friday, September 22 to Sunday, September 24 – Kansas City rolls into the juicebox to end the last homestand of the regular season. Marking Hispanic Heritage Weekend, fans can expect giveaways like a Jose Abreu Los Astros jersey on Friday and a sugar skull bobblehead on Saturday. $26 and up. Times vary.
- Football: UH Cougars vs. Sam Houston at TDECU Stadium | Saturday, September 23 – It’s a big cat battle as the Coogs host the Sam Houston Bearkats on their home turf during a Family Weekend celebration. $20 and up. 6pm.
- USPA H. Ben Taub Memorial Cup at the Houston Polo Club | Sunday, September 24 – Experience a world class polo match with a player parade, live music, expert announcing, Champagne divot stomp at halftime, and special trophy presentation. Enhance your experience with elevated concessions from David Cordúa’s The Lymbar at an additional cost. $18 and up. 5pm.
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