HOUSTON \u2013 It\u2019s time to get NBA basketball back on your schedule because the new season is only a month away. The Rockets, who held Media day on Tuesday to promote the new season, tip-off the regular season campaign October 21st at home against the Dallas Mavericks.<\/p>\n
The Houston Rockets today announced a full slate of theme nights, giveaways, and fan experiences for the 2026-27 season, highlighted by the expansion of Red Rush 90 to every home game, three bobblehead giveaways, Kid Days, Space City Saturdays and special ticket packages.<\/p>\n
Red Rush 90 gives fans an enhanced 90-minute pregame experience from when doors open until tipoff. Fans wearing Rockets gear can enjoy 50% off Michelob ULTRA and domestic beers, all Pepsi products, hot dogs, popcorn and pretzels throughout the pregame window.<\/p>\n
To celebrate the debut of the Rockets new uniforms, all fans in attendance for the home opener on Oct. 21 vs. Dallas will receive a commemorative ketchup-and-mustard-colored towel, courtesy of Toyota.<\/p>\n
The Rockets will have three bobblehead giveaways throughout the season for the first 5,000 fans in attendance:<\/p>\n
– Dec. 1 vs. Toronto: Fred VanVleet bobblehead, presented by Memorial Hermann<\/p>\n
– Dec. 16 vs. Milwaukee: Rudy Tomjanovich \u201cRudy T\u2019s Diner\u201d bobblehead, featuring the Hall of Famer serving two championship trophies<\/p>\n
– Jan. 15 vs. Washington: Dunkstronaut bobblehead, presented by Toyota as part of a space-themed night<\/p>\n
Five early Sunday games will feature Kid Days, with giveaways for the first 5,000 children 12 and younger in attendance:<\/p>\n
– Dec. 27 vs. Oklahoma City: PAW Patrol Day, with a kids\u2019 PAW Patrol socks giveaway featuring characters Chase or Skye<\/p>\n
– Jan. 3 vs. Cleveland: Clutch the Bear\u2019s birthday with a Clutch beanie giveaway, courtesy of Memorial Hermann<\/p>\n
– Feb. 14 vs. Denver with a Clutch lunch bag giveaway<\/p>\n
– March 28 vs. the Los Angeles Lakers with a Clutch ears headband giveaway<\/p>\n
– April 4 vs. Chicago with a mini-Clutch plush keychain<\/p>\n
Space City Saturdays return with a party-like atmosphere for four games, featuring the Rockets in their black Statement Edition uniforms and the new Dunkstronaut court:<\/p>\n
– Oct. 31 vs. Oklahoma City: Halloween game featuring a special pregame Fan Fest at Root Memorial Park<\/p>\n
– Nov. 28 vs. Philadelphia<\/p>\n
– Jan. 16 vs. Detroit<\/p>\n
– March 13 vs. Indiana<\/p>\n
Several other giveaways are scheduled during the season:<\/p>\n
– Jan. 29 vs. Orlando: Rodeo Night, powered by Reliant, with a Rockets bolo tie giveaway for the first 5,000 fans in attendance <\/p>\n
– April 7 vs. Sacramento: Houston Comets T-shirt for every fan in attendance celebrating the return of the Comets for the 2027 WNBA season<\/p>\n
– April 9 vs. Portland: Rockets Yearbook for the first 5,000 fans in attendance, courtesy of Toyota<\/p>\n
Fans can also take home exclusive items with special ticket packages available for select games throughout the season:<\/p>\n
– Oct. 26 vs. Atlanta: Filipino Heritage Night with a limited-edition bucket hat available as part of the ticket offer<\/p>\n
– Nov. 23 vs. Los Angeles Clippers: 30th anniversary celebration of Space Jam, with a ticket bundle that includes a commemorative jersey<\/p>\n
– Feb. 28 vs. Miami: Hello Kitty Night, presented by Eva Air, with a ticket package including a plush Hello Kitty bag charm<\/p>\n
The Rockets will host a series of Celebration Nights designed to engage and honor the diverse cultural communities within the Greater Houston area and the team\u2019s fanbase:<\/p>\n
– Nov. 2 vs. Boston: D\u00eda de los Muertos<\/p>\n
– Nov. 11 vs. Golden State: Military Appreciation Night, presented by Michelob ULTRA<\/p>\n
– Jan. 27 vs. New Orleans: Pride Night<\/p>\n
– Feb. 3 vs. Utah: Honoring the start of Black History Month with performances from a local HBCU band, presented by Sire Spirits<\/p>\n
– Feb. 11 vs. Sacramento: Lunar New Year festivities, hosted by Satellite Chemical<\/p>\n
– March 3 vs. New Orleans: Women\u2019s Impact Night<\/p>\n
– March 16 vs. San Antonio: Noche Latina <\/p>\n
– April 2 vs. Memphis: Legends Night, with appearances by alumni throughout team history<\/p>\n
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