PLAN YOUR TRIP TO KINDER’S TEXAS BOWL

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AIRPORTS

Houston has two major airports – George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and William P. Hobby Airport. Together they form one of North America’s largest public airport systems and position Houston as the international gateway to the south central United States.

Bush Intercontinental Airport

Address: 2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032-5569
Call: 281.230.3000

William P. Hobby Airport

Address: 7800 Airport Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77061
Call: 713.640.3000

STADIUM INFO

NRG Stadium stands as Houston's iconic multi-purpose venue, serving as the home field for the NFL's Houston Texans and hosting premier Lone Star Sports & Entertainment events. This architectural marvel is the only stadium in the world featuring both rodeo and NFL capabilities with an innovative indoor/outdoor retractable roof system.

Located in the heart of Houston, NRG Stadium offers unparalleled versatility with 125,000 square feet of configurable space perfect for concerts, exhibits, general sessions, and catered functions. The stadium's cutting-edge design accommodates major audio and visual presentations through flexible rigging configurations, making it ideal for world-class entertainment events.

NRG Stadium’s state-of-the-art facilities and prime Houston location make it the perfect destination for sporting events, entertainment, and corporate gatherings, cementing its status as one of America's premier stadium venues.

PARKING & RIDESHARE

PARKING LOTS

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RIDESHARE & SHUTTLES

 
  • Parking spaces are available for guests with disabilities on the north and south sides of NRG Stadium and passes for these spaces can be pre-purchased, subject to availability.

    Accessible parking is available in every lot at NRG Park at a first-come, first-serve basis. ADA parking spaces are intended for vehicles with the proper ADA placard/plate only. For more information on ADA parking, please see the link here.

    To access these sections, you must purchase a parking pass and have a government issued Texas Disabled Parking Placard or license plate. The ADA patron must also be in the vehicle to park in an ADA parking space. These items will be monitored and strictly enforced, so please have your placard visible and parking pass ready when on NRG Park property.

    On gameday, enter the parking lot of your pre-purchased parking pass or if buying parking on event day, enter the lot you are purchasing parking for and ask parking staff to assist in directing you to the designated ADA section at the front of the lot.

    ADA drop-off and pick-up is located at Gate 9. Access Gate 9 via Westridge St. Let the parking attendant know when you come up to that gate that you are there to drop-off/pick-up to gain access. Once the patron is dropped off, the vehicle must leave the property and return only if and/or when a vehicle is returning to drop-off/pick-up.

    For ADA patrons using the light rail system, there is a shuttle that will pick-up at the Fannin light rail stop and drop-off near the Kroger Gate. The shuttle will also be available at the conclusion of the event for the return trip to the Fannin stop.

  • The H-E-B Parking Lots at NRG Park are there for your convenience. Tailgating will be allowed.

    Every effort is made to create a fan-friendly environment that is safe for all to enjoy. Our fans play a large role in this. In order to maintain a safe and fun environment, we ask that all fans follow directions given by the NRG Park Staff. They are there to assist you and make parking safe and fun for everyone.

    Those who do not adhere to the parking guidelines and/or participate in activities that create an unsafe environment will be held responsible.

  • For the safety of our fans, red boxes marked “Emergency” are located throughout each parking lot. Please use only in the case of a serious emergency.

  • The rideshare and taxi pick-up/drop-off location can be found at Yellow Lot 35, Gate 16B off Main St. Find directions here.

  • Houston’s light rail system serves NRG Stadium and we encourage fans to use this option.

    Trains run every 12 minutes and the cost of riding the train is only $1.25 each way.

    All trains are accessible and a shuttle will be available to transport disabled guests needing additional assistance from the Fannin light rail stop to a drop off point near the Kroger Gate at NRG Stadium. For complete information on schedules, parking areas and buying tickets, please visit ridemetro.org.

  • Lone Star Sports & Entertainment allows tailgating at NRG Park. Fans who wish to enter NRG Stadium property must possess a gameday ticket. We want NRG Stadium to provide the finest tailgating experience, so we have established a few guidelines to make your tailgating party great:

    PARKING:

    1. All Parking lots will open 4 hours prior to kickoff.

    2. All parking at NRG Stadium will require a purchased parking pass; it is recommended to purchase in advance but cashless parking may be available.

    3. All parking passes will be mobile.

    4. Parking is first-come, first-serve for the first hour; saving spots will not be allowed. If you would like to tailgate near friends, please arrive together.

    5. Tailgating will be limited to one 8'x 16' parking space for each valid parking pass, and must not cross over into the drive lane designated by the blue lines down each aisle.

    6. One parking pass = one parking space; you must have the correct number of parking passes for your tailgate setup.

    7. RV's, buses, and oversized vehicles will need to purchase the adequate amount of parking passes for the amount of spaces the vehicle will occupy (i.e if occupying 4 spaces with vehicle and equipment, will need to purchase 4 parking passes)

    8. Barbecues in tow will also be required to have an additional purchased pass. You will not be allowed to buy one at the gate.

    9. Tailgate set ups need to be broken down and picked up by halftime.

    TAILGATING:

    1. EQUIPMENT

    2. Tailgate equipment (tents, tables, etc.) is prohibited from being set in ADA spaces unless it occupies the same space as the accompanying ADA vehicle.

    3. If you plan to extend sides or set chairs outside of your RV or Bus you will need parking passes in addition to the ones for the space that will be used by you vehicle.

    4. For safety purposes, all tents, chairs, etc. must be put away before entering NRG Stadium.

    5. Music speakers may not produce sound greater than 68 decibels in accordance to the City of Houston sound ordinance Sections 30.1-30.9

    6. Generators that create excessive noise or harmful fumes are prohibited. (As determined by Lone Star Sports & Entertainment staff.)

    1. COOKING

    2. Liquid charcoal starter or other flammable liquids are strictly prohibited. Charcoal may be started with an electrical starter designed for this purpose or quick starting charcoal is recommended. Open flames are allowed but all barbecue pits left unattended must be extinguished.

    3. Ash containers, trash containers and port-o-lets are located in each lot. Hot ashes, cinders, smothering coal, or other hot materials must be disposed of in the Orange dumpsters only, and trash must be disposed of the in the Green dumpsters only.

    4. All cooking equipment shall be situated away from crowds, buildings, vehicles or combustible materials. A minimum clearance distance of 3 feet is required, and a minimum class 2A-10B:C fire extinguisher with a current service tag is required at each cooking area.

    5. LP-gas cooking appliances shall be UL listed and approved for use. LP-gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position to keep from falling and positioned to prevent impact from vehicle traffic. Portable generators are not to be filled while running and fuel must be in a UL listed safety can (2 gal. max).

    6. Any violation of the fire safety regulations will be subject to citations being issued by the City of Houston Fire Inspector.

    1. OTHER

    2. The use of "Unmanned Aircraft Systems"(UAS) or "Drones" and other remotely controlled aircraft or ground vehicles is strictly prohibited at NRG Stadium and NRG Park. Anyone possessing or operating such devices at NRG Park is subject to confiscation of the item, removal from NRG Park and possible legal action in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

    3. No Pets of any kind are allowed at the Kinder's Texas Bowl except, certified service animals

    4. In order to ensure the safety of our fans, no golf carts, Segways, motorized coolers, skateboards, bicycles, or large balloons will be allowed for use by fans in the parking lots.

    5. For safety, fans may not stand, sit, or congregate on the tops of vehicles, buses or RV's.

    6. Lone Star Sports & Entertainment does not allow the charging of admission for access to tailgate parties or the solicitation of cash for goods or services within the NRG Stadium parking lots; this includes but is not limited to tips, donations, or payment for food, beverage, merchandise, promotional products.

    7. NRG Stadium and Lone Star Sports and Entertainment does not grant the right to display advertising, banners or signs political in nature, or distribute promotional items on property. Fans may be asked to remove inappropriate banners or signs. No promotional activity is permitted at NRG Stadium or in parking lots.

    8. For any further information regarding these guidelines or any other questions on the day of the game please call 832-667-1400 or text our text line number at 832-241-0202.

    9. Lone Star Sports and Entertainment reserves the right to revoke your parking pass for those who do not comply with these guidelines.

stadium policies

Chart detailing NRG Stadium's clear bag policy, including approved small clutch purses, totes, storage bags, and their dimensions.
List of prohibited items at an event, including firearms, handheld fans, coolers, video cameras, smoke bombs, sticks, seat cushions, illegal substances, laser pens, unmanned aircraft, scooters, inflatable objects, animals, umbrellas, chains, cups, balloons, frisbees, outside food and drinks, bags, banners, and flags.
  • To provide the safest environment for our fans, Lone Star Sports & Entertainment (LSSE) has implemented the NFL Clear Bag Policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums. LSSE strongly encourages fans to not bring any type of bags, but those outlined here. The following bags may be brought inside the stadium on event day:

    • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12".

    • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).

    • Small clutch bags, approximately 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or a strap.

    • Small binocular or camera cases no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" with a handle or a strap.

    • An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose. In order to create a frictionless and quick entry process, cell phone and keys can stay in your pockets with our advanced security checkpoints. Any bag/wallet larger than 4.5" x 6.5" including diaper bags and camera cases must be clear bag.

  • For your safety and the continuity of the game on the field, the following items are prohibited in NRG Stadium: backpacks, beach balls, coolers, frisbees, fireworks, battery powered fans, selfie sticks, illegal substances, laser pens, outside food and beverages, weapons/firearms, air horns, whistles, cow bells. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and other items may be prohibited from NRG Stadium if they are deemed, in the sole discretion of LSSE or stadium management, to be dangerous or disruptive.ion text goes here

  • Tap here to find our full A-Z guide to answer most questions fans have when visiting NRG Stadium.