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Weekly Email - Thursday - 01/15/2026

Weekly Email - Thursday - 01/15/2026

January 15, 2026

It’s a huge week for Houston sports! The Texans are taking on the Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs, plus the Rockets head into a four-game slate that will see them face the likes of Steph Curry, SGA and Wemby!

In honor of this epic week of Houston sports, we’re here with an epic giveaway of our own. Enter today for a chance to win a cruise to Costa Maya and Cozumel as part of Boots on the Water 2026 featuring country music stars like Clint Black and Rodney Atkins!

PLAY BALL

Reach the finish line to enjoy some fresh donuts at the annual Run for Donuts 5K, 10K and half-marathon at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Saturday.
Your child can see what rugby is all about and even join a team on Saturday at Ruggapalooza 2026 at the SaberCats Practice Fields.
Run to support two local nonprofits at Mission Achieve’s 2nd Annual Fun Run with Arise Fit on Saturday at Memorial Park.
It’s a big week of Big 12 battles for Houston basketball when the women’s team takes on Utah this Saturday and the men’s team faces Arizona State on Sunday night.
See one of Texas’ newest pro wrestling promotions when Texas Championship Wrestling debuts in Houston this Sunday!

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WATCH PARTIES

Photo via the College Football Playoff’s Website

After a thrilling College Football Playoff that saw the ACC and Big Ten rise to the occasion, find out whether Indiana or Miami will be crowned National Champion at one of these watch parties around DFW! Will it be Curt Cignetti’s Indiana squad led by the potential 2026 NFL Draft #1 Pick Fernando Mendoza, or Mario Cristobal’s Miami team led by their own star QB, Carson Beck? Find out with football fans from around H-Town and beyond at these watch parties!

THIS WEEK

01.15 - Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder at the Toyota Center

01.16 - Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves at the Toyota Center

01.18 - Houston Texans Divisional Round Watch Party at NRG Stadium

01.18 - Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans at the Toyota Center

01.20 - Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs at the Toyota Center

MORE STUFF TO DO

01.26 - HCU vs Incarnate Word: Men’s Basketball at Sharp Gym

01.28 - Houston Autoboative Show at the NRG Center

01.30 - Tristar Collectors Show at NRG Arena

02.04 - Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics at the Toyota Center

02.13 - Rice Owls Baseball 2026 Home Opener vs Northwestern at Reckling Park

SEE ALL UPCOMING SHOWS

Houston Winter Sports Guide

Photo via Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Katy’s Facebook

Take advantage of the post-holiday chill vibes by having a great time at one of these winter sports activities around the city! Whether you’re feeling the need for speed and want to race to a go-kart track or if you’re looking to make some winter memories out on an ice rink with the family, this guide has it all and more inside!

LOCALS ONLY

The Texans defense tore apart the Steelers in Houston’s 30-6 win over Pittsburgh to advance to the divisional round! According to ESPN, Houston became just the second team in NFL history to score two defensive touchdowns without allowing a single offensive touchdown.
For all the information on where to watch, listen or stream the Texans vs Patriots this weekend, check out this guide on the team’s website.

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Let’s cheer on the Texans and that elite defense as they look to put an end to Drake Maye’s MVP season on Sunday!