Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United: MLS Kickoff, Availability and Matchday Guide

Updated October 24, 2026: Houston Dynamo FC host Minnesota United FC at Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−05:00). The same kickoff is Sunday, October 25, at 00:30 UTC. The match is part of the 2026 MLS regular season and is designated Space City Night, presented by DUDE Wipes. The latest published availability report and club previews also add important lineup context; official starting XIs and the final matchday roster should be checked closer to kickoff.

Kickoff time and date: Houston on Oct. 24, UTC on Oct. 25

Houston Dynamo’s October 23 match preview, the club’s Shell Energy Stadium event listing, and the official ticket page all list the match for Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Houston. On that date Houston is observing Central Daylight Time, or CDT (UTC−05:00), so the scheduled start converts to 00:30 UTC on Sunday, October 25. The calendar date changes when expressed in UTC; the game is still scheduled for Saturday evening in Houston.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology says U.S. daylight saving time in 2026 runs through November 1, so the October 24 fixture falls before the switch back to standard time. If you are arranging travel or a watch party across time zones, use the city-specific time label: Houston, CDT (UTC−05:00), Saturday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.; UTC, Sunday, Oct. 25, 00:30. The NIST daylight saving time calendar and the MLS match center are useful checks if a listing or calendar displays a different date.

Latest availability and suspension update

The MLS Player Availability Report currently visible for this update is labeled “Updated through: Matchday 31.” It lists Houston’s Felipe Andrade (lower body) and Jimmy Maurer (back) as out. For Minnesota, it lists Alec Smir (lower body) and Peter Stroud (lower body) as out. These are the report’s published designations, not a full matchday roster or a prediction about who will start. Check the league report and both clubs’ official matchday channels again for any later changes.

Houston’s October 23 preview separately confirms that defender Agustin Resch will serve a one-match suspension for yellow-card accumulation. The club’s note is the confirmed suspension information in the sources reviewed. The availability report does not replace that discipline update, and neither the club preview nor the report supplies a confirmed Houston or Minnesota starting XI.

There is also a useful update on Minnesota midfielder Joaquín Pereyra. Minnesota’s preview for the Houston rematch says he missed the clubs’ October 10 meeting because of an injury, then returned as a late substitute in Minnesota’s next two matches. The club highlights his assist to Marcus Caldeira against St. Louis. That confirms Pereyra has appeared again, but the preview does not say whether he will start in Houston or how many minutes he may play.

Recent form and Western Conference context

This is the second meeting between the clubs in October. They drew 2–2 at Allianz Field on October 10, with Houston coming back to earn a point. Houston’s preview says Lyle Foster and Duncan McGuire scored their first goals for the club in that match. The draw gives the rematch a recent head-to-head reference, though it does not determine how Saturday’s game will unfold.

Minnesota’s latest result was a 3–2 home win over St. Louis CITY SC on October 17. Houston’s current preview names Marcus Caldeira, Aziel Jackson, and Kelvin Yeboah as the Loons’ scorers in that match. The Minnesota preview describes the result as a break in the team’s winless run and presents the final stretch as a push to stay in contention for a playoff place.

Houston had already clinched a place in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs before this fixture. The club’s October 23 preview placed the Dynamo fifth in the Western Conference with 47 points, still chasing a top-four position and home-field advantage for the opening round. It listed Minnesota 13th with 34 points. Treat those as pre-match standings from the club’s preview: other league results can affect the table, and they are not final season positions.

What Space City Night includes

Space City Night is the match’s theme-night program; it does not change the competition or kickoff. Houston says the evening will include supporter tailgating, Space Center Houston activities on the concourse, space facts on the videoboard, photo opportunities with the DUDE Wipes mascot Deuce on the North Plaza, and a “Race to Space” relay with Houston’s mascot Diesel the Fox at halftime. The match is presented by DUDE Wipes.

The club’s earlier theme-night announcement mentioned a special giveaway for this date, while the current match preview does not name the item or its quantity. Fans should check Houston’s latest event notice before planning around a giveaway. The stadium’s general A-to-Z guide says gate giveaways are for ticketed fans while supplies last, but that policy alone does not confirm a specific item for this match.

Shell Energy Stadium and arrival details

The venue is Shell Energy Stadium, 2200 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77003, between Hutchins Street and Emancipation Avenue. The stadium guide says gates for Houston Dynamo matches open 90 minutes before kickoff. If that standard policy applies to this game, the gates would open at 6:00 p.m. CDT on October 24. Check the club’s matchday notice in case event-specific timing changes.

For rail travel, the stadium’s directions page identifies the EaDo Stadium Station on METRORail’s Green and Purple lines, directly in front of the venue. It lists the corner of Hutchins Street and Walker Street as the rideshare pickup and drop-off point. Drivers should review the same page before setting out: Lots B and C are north of the stadium, and available spaces and prices can vary with the match and the Astros schedule. Check the current route and parking details instead of relying on a past visit.

The official single-match ticket page lists Houston versus Minnesota and links to the ticket seller. Use it to check current inventory and ticket terms; the event listing itself does not guarantee seats remain available. The stadium’s mobile ticketing instructions also say guests need the Tixr app to access tickets, and that screenshots or PDF copies are not accepted.

Where to watch

Houston’s official 2026 schedule lists Apple TV for the fixture, and the MLS match center carries the event listing. Confirm the match in the Apple TV app or the official schedule for the market where you plan to watch, since access and the way listings appear can vary. For attendance, follow the Houston local kickoff time; when coordinating internationally, use the separately labeled 00:30 UTC time on Sunday, October 25.

For a final pre-match check, use the official Houston preview for the kickoff and theme-night plan, the MLS availability report for its latest player designations, Minnesota’s preview for its update on Pereyra, and the MLS match center for event status and live match information. The published sources confirm the fixture at Shell Energy Stadium, the scheduled time, Apple TV listing, Resch suspension, and the current availability-report entries described above.