NBA basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs at the Moody Center in Austin.
The Houston Rockets take on the San Antonio Spurs at the Moody Center on Friday, October 23. It's a Texas matchup that brings two NBA teams into the same building, and since both are from within the state, it's one of those games where you'll likely see fans from both sides in the stands.
For anyone who doesn't follow the league closely, the Rockets are coming in from Houston and the Spurs are coming in from San Antonio. That's a couple of hours' drive between them, so if you've got friends or family in either city, this is a good one to coordinate around. The game is held at the Moody Center in Austin, which puts it right in the middle of the two.
It's a single game, not a series, so it's a one-night thing. If you're planning to go, the date is Friday, October 23, 2026. Since it's a Friday night, it's an easy one to build a whole evening around—dinner before, maybe a few drinks after—without having to worry about a workday the next morning. The Moody Center is centrally located in Austin, so it's easy to get to from most parts of the city.
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If you're looking for a way to spend a Friday night in October, this is a straightforward choice: two Texas teams facing off in Austin. The game is on October 23 at the Moody Center.
