Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United: Kickoff, Availability & How to Watch

Updated October 24, 2026: Houston Dynamo FC are scheduled to host Minnesota United FC in the 2026 MLS regular season on Saturday, October 24, at Shell Energy Stadium. Houston lists kickoff for 7:30 p.m. CDT (UTC-05:00), which is Sunday, October 25, at 00:30 UTC. The latest MLS player-status report lists five players out across the two clubs and confirms Houston defender Agustin Resch is suspended. The match is also designated Space City Night, presented by DUDE Wipes.

Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United kickoff, venue, and time

The Houston date and UTC date refer to the same moment. Houston is on Central Daylight Time on October 24, five hours behind UTC. The U.S. daylight-saving period in 2026 continues until November 1, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology's 2026 calendar. That is why adding five hours to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday produces 00:30 UTC on Sunday. Fans following the match internationally should use the UTC date or convert it to their own time zone; the kickoff remains Saturday evening in Houston.

Houston's October 23 official match preview and the club's Shell Energy Stadium event listing both give October 24 and a 7:30 p.m. start. The venue is unchanged in those listings. The MLS schedule displays the match under October 25 in UTC, while Houston's listings use the local calendar date.

What is at stake in the regular-season match?

This is a regular-season fixture, not a playoff game. Houston had already clinched a place in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs before the match. In its latest preview, the club placed the Dynamo fifth in the Western Conference with 47 points, two points behind the top four, with four regular-season matches remaining. A top-four finish would give Houston home-field advantage in the opening playoff round. Those figures are the club's October 23 snapshot; standings can change as other games are played.

Minnesota entered the weekend 13th in the West with 34 points, according to Houston's preview. The Loons had won 3-2 at home against St. Louis CITY SC on October 17, ending a difficult run and keeping their late playoff push alive. Houston's form had been less straightforward: the team was still seeking a win after a run of draws and losses, while trying to protect its position near the top four.

The clubs met earlier in October at Allianz Field and drew 2-2. Houston's Lyle Foster and Duncan McGuire scored their first goals for the Dynamo in that match. The return fixture gives both teams another chance to collect points, but the previous result does not predict the score in Houston.

Player availability and suspension update

The MLS Matchday 32 Player Status Report lists Houston's Felipe Andrade (lower body) and Jimmy Maurer (back) as out. It also lists Agustin Resch as out through suspension. Houston's October 23 preview specifies that Resch will serve a one-match suspension for yellow-card accumulation.

For Minnesota, the league report lists Alec Smir and Peter Stroud as out with lower-extremity designations, and Wil Trapp as out under concussion protocol. These are the statuses published in the league report, not estimates of recovery time. The report does not provide return dates. Starting lineups and any late matchday changes should be checked through the clubs' official channels before kickoff; do not treat a predicted lineup as confirmed.

Minnesota's official preview also noted that midfielder Joaquin Pereyra missed the earlier Houston meeting with an injury, then made late substitute appearances in Minnesota's next two matches. That provides recent context, but it does not confirm whether he will start in Houston. The latest league availability report is the clearer source for who is officially listed out for this fixture.

Space City Night at Shell Energy Stadium

Houston has designated the game Space City Night, presented by DUDE Wipes. The club says the evening will include supporter tailgating, interactive Space Center Houston activities on the concourse, space facts on the videoboard, and photo opportunities with Deuce, the DUDE Wipes mascot, on the North Plaza. A halftime "Race to Space" relay is also scheduled with Diesel the Fox, Houston's mascot. These are the activities announced by the club; check its event page on match day for any operational changes.

Fans looking for seats can use Houston's single-match ticket page, which identifies Minnesota as the October 24 opponent. It links to the club's ticket seller. Seat inventory and prices may change, so check the live listing rather than relying on a previously viewed price.

How to watch Houston vs. Minnesota

MLS lists Apple TV as the destination for its 2026 matches. The league's How to Watch page says every 2026 MLS match is available live with an Apple TV subscription, with no blackouts, and that match access is included with the subscription at no additional cost. It is not described as a free stream without a subscription. Availability and subscription terms can vary by market, so check the Apple TV app and local terms before the match.

Getting to Shell Energy Stadium

Shell Energy Stadium is at 2200 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77003. The club's directions and parking guide identifies EaDo Stadium Station on the METRORail Green and Purple lines as the station in front of the venue. For rideshare pickup or drop-off, the club recommends Hutchins Street and Walker Street. Lots B and C are on the north side of the stadium; parking availability and pricing vary by match and by the Astros schedule.

The same guide warns that ongoing construction may close nearby streets and says Lots B and C cannot be accessed from Texas Avenue. It directs drivers to access those lots from Preston Street. Road conditions can change, so review the venue's latest notice, allow extra time for detours, and follow signs and staff instructions when approaching the stadium.

Match officials

The Professional Referee Organization's Matchday 32 assignments name Tori Penso as referee. Meghan Mullen and Logan Brown are the assistant referees, Alexis Da Silva is the fourth official, and Younes Marrakchi and Claudiu Badea are assigned as VAR and AVAR. The published assignment is current as of the listed schedule; check official match coverage for any later change.