Rockets to Host "Liftoff Party" for Sunday's Open Practice

Posted: October 6, 2023 -- 11:01 a.m. CT

The Houston Rockets will host a "Liftoff Party" at Toyota Center this Sunday, October 8, featuring the team's annual open practice. The event offers fans their first chance to see the 2023-24 Rockets in action and will mark the debut of the team's new marketing campaign.

Doors will open at the La Branch Street entrance to Toyota Center at 11:30 a.m. with open practice beginning at noon. Fans interested in attending must register at Rockets.com.

In addition to seeing the new-look Rockets take the court, fans will be treated to special appearances by Hall of Famers Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler.

The Liftoff Party will also feature the launch of an exclusive capsule collection between the Rockets and renowned streetwear brand Hyde Park Goods. This marks the first time the Houston-based clothing line has partnered with a professional sports team on a capsule collection. Fans looking to gain access to purchase items from the collection at the Liftoff Party may text "ROCKETS" to 405-251-8990.

As part of the festivities and in celebration of Filipino American History Month, the Rockets are partnering with Have a Nice Day HTX to host a Filipino market along Polk and La Branch Streets outside of Toyota Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Parking will be available in the Toyota Tundra Garage.

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