Houston Rockets Take the Court in the 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Houston Rockets are back in the NBA Playoffs, opening the Western Conference First Round against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center. Led by rising All-Star center Alperen Sengun, explosive guard Jalen Green, and versatile wing Amen Thompson, head coach Ime Udoka has built a gritty, defense-first squad that earned one of the top seeds in the West. The Toyota Center has been one of the loudest arenas in the league all season, and postseason basketball in Houston should be no exception.
Clutch City has produced two championship banners behind Hakeem Olajuwon and two decades of unforgettable playoff moments. This new core is chasing its own chapter, with Dillon Brooks bringing perimeter defense, Fred VanVleet anchoring the backcourt, and a deep bench that has tested every contender in the West. Check the listings below and grab your Houston Rockets playoff seats before this run picks up even more momentum.
17 Upcoming Events
FridayMay 18:30 PM
NBA Western Conference First Round: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - Home Game 3, Series Game 6
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TX
SaturdayMay 2Time TBA
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TX
SundayMay 3Time TBA
NBA Western Conference First Round: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets - Home Game 4, Series Game 7 (If Necessary)
Crypto.com Arena - Los Angeles, CA
MondayMay 4Time TBA
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Home Game 2, Series Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TX
MondayMay 4Time TBA
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD - Home Game 1, Series Game 1 (Date: TBD)
Paycom Center - Oklahoma City, OK
WednesdayMay 6Time TBA
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD - Home Game 2, Series Game 2 (Date: TBD)
Paycom Center - Oklahoma City, OK
SundayMay 10Time TBA
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Home Game 3, Series Game 6 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TX
SundayMay 10Time TBA
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD - Home Game 3, Series Game 5 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Paycom Center - Oklahoma City, OK
ThursdayMay 14Time TBA
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD - Home Game 4, Series Game 7 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Paycom Center - Oklahoma City, OK
SaturdayMay 16Time TBA
NBA Western Conference Finals: Houston Rockets vs. TBD - Home Game 1 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TX
MondayMay 18Time TBA
NBA Western Conference Finals: Houston Rockets vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TX
SundayMay 24Time TBA
NBA Western Conference Finals: Houston Rockets vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TX
ThursdayMay 28Time TBA
NBA Western Conference Finals: Houston Rockets vs. TBD - Home Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TX
WednesdayJune 3Time TBA
NBA Finals: Houston Rockets vs. TBD - Home Game 1 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TX
FridayJune 5Time TBA
NBA Finals: Houston Rockets vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TX
SaturdayJune 13Time TBA
NBA Finals: Houston Rockets vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TX
FridayJune 19Time TBA
NBA Finals: Houston Rockets vs. TBD - Home Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Toyota Center - TX - Houston, TXThe Rockets franchise has produced some of the most iconic players and moments in NBA history, from Moses Malone and Rudy Tomjanovich to the back-to-back title runs of 1994 and 1995 led by Hakeem the Dream. The James Harden era brought MVP seasons and deep playoff pushes, and the current rebuild has turned Houston back into one of the most dangerous young teams in the league. With Sengun developing into a star, Green finding his rhythm, and Thompson emerging as a two-way force, the Rockets are built for the long haul.
BigStub has plenty of great seats for every Rockets playoff game at every price level. Browse the listings above to find your tickets before the next round tips off. With more than 20 years connecting fans with live events and a 100 percent buyer guarantee on every order, you can buy with full confidence.