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NRG STADIUM

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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 is available for guests with disabilities on the north and south sides of NRG Stadium. Passes can be pre-purchased, subject to availability.

    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 parking lots at NRG Park are there for your convenience and enjoyment.

    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.

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  • 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.

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.