Reliant Stadium
Houston · Home of 🏈 Houston Texans
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Reliant Stadium?
- Reliant Stadium in Houston is home to the Houston Texans (NFL).
- What is the closest airport to Reliant Stadium?
- Houston Hobby (HOU) is the closest major airport, about 10 miles (16 km) from Reliant Stadium — roughly 14 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Reliant Stadium?
- Game-day parking starts around $10 USD. Genuinely free parking near Reliant Park on event days is unreliable and largely restricted by signage in surrounding neighborhoods.
- How much is a beer at Reliant Stadium?
- A standard beer is estimated at about $13.22 USD (16 oz), 2026; we couldn't confirm it on a menu. A regular hot dog is about $5.79 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
- How do you get to Reliant Stadium without a car?
- METRORail Red Line stops at Stadium Park/Astrodome Station, directly beside Reliant Stadium (station sits on the stadium grounds); the line also connects downtown Houston, the Museum District, and Texas Medical Center.
- Where are the best seats at Reliant Stadium?
- Lower sidelines (100s) under the retractable roof; upper 500s cheap. Sit lower. Comfortable in Houston heat with the roof/AC.
- What is the bag policy at Reliant Stadium?
- Clear bags up to 12×6×12 in. (or a one-gallon freezer bag), plus a 4.5×6.5 in. clutch. No outside food or drinks; email fanfeedback@houstontexans.com before the game about allergies or dietary needs.
- Is Reliant Stadium wheelchair accessible?
- ADA seats are at the top of sections on most levels; buy single-game seats (with one companion each) through the Texans Ticket Office (832-667-2002 option 1), and swap on game day at a Guest Experience booth. ADA parking is first-come in every campus lot with a placard and a prepaid pass, and drop-off is just outside Gate 9 or Gate 10. The four main gates are accessible, each with two elevators to all levels. Limited wheelchairs take you from the gate to your seat and back.
✈️🚗 Getting to Reliant Stadium
Nearest major airport: Houston Hobby (HOU) — about 10 mi / 14 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Lower sidelines (100s) under the retractable roof; upper 500s cheap. Sit lower. Comfortable in Houston heat with the roof/AC.
Parking
Huge lots around Reliant Park (formerly NRG Park) (by the rodeo grounds); tailgating is big. METRORail serves it. ($40–60 USD)
Getting there
METRORail Red Line to Stadium Park/Astrodome station, right at Reliant Stadium; or drive to the lots.
Bar scene
Suburban-ish by Reliant Park — tailgating + a few nearby spots; Midtown and downtown Houston are short rides for real bars.
Pre-game bars
- Lot tailgates — Texans pre-game.
- Midtown (short ride) — Houston's bar district.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Standard beer (16 oz), 2026, estimate$13.22
- Hot dog (estimate)$5.79
- Brisket$14
- Nachos$14
Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Insider tips
- METRORail to the stadium
- Roof + AC beats the heat
♿ Accessibility at Reliant Stadium
ADA seats are at the top of sections on most levels; buy single-game seats (with one companion each) through the Texans Ticket Office (832-667-2002 option 1), and swap on game day at a Guest Experience booth. ADA parking is first-come in every campus lot with a placard and a prepaid pass, and drop-off is just outside Gate 9 or Gate 10. The four main gates are accessible, each with two elevators to all levels. Limited wheelchairs take you from the gate to your seat and back.
- Sensory-friendly
- KultureCity sensory bags at Guest Experience booths (Sections 113, 133, 319, 346, 517, 543). No sensory room listed.
- Hearing
- Free assistive listening devices at all Guest Experience booths (government ID held). Captions on displays in the lower northwest and southwest corners.
- ASL interpreters
- Request at least 30 business days ahead (ADAAccommodations@reliantpark.com or 832-667-1810).
- Service animals
- Service dogs and dogs in training (you may be moved to an accessible area); no emotional support animals. No relief area listed.
🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy
- Bags (clear-bag policy)
- Clear bags up to 12×6×12 in. (or a one-gallon freezer bag), plus a 4.5×6.5 in. clutch.
- Bag check
- No bag check; strollers must be checked at Guest Experience.
- Outside food
- No outside food or drinks; email fanfeedback@houstontexans.com before the game about allergies or dietary needs.
- Refill stations
- Water fountains throughout the stadium.
- Re-entry
- No re-entry.
Not allowed & exceptions
- Medical items, breast pumps and formula allowed after inspection
- Diaper bags must be clear
- Battery-powered fans
- Segways, hoverboards and e-scooters
- Air horns and cowbells
⚠️ Check before you go: The water bottle rule isn't on the official guide (only social media says empty bottles are OK), and the Texans' 2026 pages refer to the venue as Reliant Stadium—confirm before you go.
From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗
🧳 Visiting Reliant Stadium as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Houston Hobby (HOU) (HOU). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sun, Oct 18Jacksonville Jaguars at Texans NFL
- Sun, Oct 25New York Giants at Texans NFL
- Thu, Nov 19Indianapolis Colts at Texans NFL
- Sun, Nov 29Baltimore Ravens at Texans NFL
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