Rockets to Play Spurs in Austin; No Christmas Day Game Scheduled
The Houston Rockets will play the San Antonio Spurs in Austin on October 23rd, but will not have a Christmas Day game.
Houston, TX, August 11, 2026 —
The Houston Rockets are scheduled to play the San Antonio Spurs in Austin, Texas, on October 23rd. This neutral-site game will mark a notable event for basketball fans in the Austin area. However, the Rockets’ holiday schedule will not include a Christmas Day game this year.
The specific venue in Austin for the October 23rd contest was not provided in the available information. Further details regarding ticket availability, game times, and other associated events are also not yet public. This matchup between two Texas-based NBA teams is expected to draw significant attention.
While the Rockets will be participating in a late October game against the Spurs, their absence from the traditional Christmas Day slate of games is confirmed. The NBA typically announces its Christmas Day schedule well in advance, and the Rockets are not among the teams slated to play on December 25th.
No further information was available regarding the reasons for the Rockets not being scheduled for a Christmas Day game or the specific details surrounding the Austin event.
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