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Toyota Center

Houston · Home of 🏀 Houston Rockets

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at Toyota Center?
Toyota Center in Houston is home to the Houston Rockets (NBA).
What is the closest airport to Toyota Center?
Houston Hobby (HOU) is the closest major airport, about 11 miles (18 km) from Toyota Center — roughly 16 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Toyota Center?
Game-day parking starts around $13.02 USD. METRO's Park & Ride lots are free at nearly every station — Fannin South is the one exception, at a flat $3/day.
How much is a beer at Toyota Center?
Beer prices vary by stand and we couldn't confirm a standard price this season. A regular hot dog is about $6.75 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
How do you get to Toyota Center without a car?
METRORail Green and Purple Lines stop at the Convention District station, about a half-mile walk to Toyota Center.
Where are the best seats at Toyota Center?
Lower bowl (100s) downtown; upper 400s cheap. Sit lower for the Rockets crowd. Central location.
What is the bag policy at Toyota Center?
Bags up to 10×6×2 in.; at Rockets games, guests with bags use the Jackson St, Bell Atrium or Skybridge entrances. No outside food or drinks. No glass, plastic or metal containers, so no water bottles.
Is Toyota Center wheelchair accessible?
Accessible seating is in all areas; call ticketing at 713-758-7239 or 1-866-446-8849 (the box office is closed for renovation, but reps are in Bell Atrium or the Polk Lobby on event days). Accessible drop-off is on La Branch St south of Polk St, and accessible parking is on levels 1 and 3 of the Toyota Tundra Garage. Elevators serve every level. Ask any team member or call Guest Experience (713-758-7230) for a wheelchair escort.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Toyota Center

Nearest major airport: Houston Hobby (HOU) — about 11 mi / 16 min away.

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🏟️ Fan guide

Best seats

Lower bowl (100s) downtown; upper 400s cheap. Sit lower for the Rockets crowd. Central location.

Parking

Downtown garages/lots around the arena; walkable. METRORail light rail serves downtown. ($15–30 USD)

Getting there

METRORail Red Line to the Convention District station + short walk; or drive to downtown garages.

Bar scene

Downtown Houston around the arena has bars; Main St and EaDo (East Downtown) are short rides for more. Take METRORail and plan.

Pre-game bars

  • Main Street bars (downtown) — A short walk/ride from the arena.
  • EaDo — East Downtown bars & breweries nearby.

Concession prices (USD, approx)

  • Standard beer, 2026-27Not confirmed
  • Hot dog (estimate)$6.75
  • Brisket$14

Prices vary by stand and size and may change.

Insider tips

  • METRORail to Convention District
  • EaDo for after

♿ Accessibility at Toyota Center

Accessible seating is in all areas; call ticketing at 713-758-7239 or 1-866-446-8849 (the box office is closed for renovation, but reps are in Bell Atrium or the Polk Lobby on event days). Accessible drop-off is on La Branch St south of Polk St, and accessible parking is on levels 1 and 3 of the Toyota Tundra Garage. Elevators serve every level. Ask any team member or call Guest Experience (713-758-7230) for a wheelchair escort.

Sensory-friendly
KultureCity sensory bags for all guests, and a Sensory Room on the Main Concourse near Section 125 for short breaks (access through the Bell Street Guest Experience booth).
Hearing
Free assistive listening devices with ID at Guest Experience (across from Sections 125 and 434). Real-time captioning on request—call 713-758-7230 at least 48 hours ahead.
ASL interpreters
Call 713-758-7200 at least 7 days ahead.
Service animals
Service animals welcome, leashed or harnessed. No relief area listed.
📞 713-758-7230Official accessibility guide ↗

🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy

Bags
Bags up to 10×6×2 in.; at Rockets games, guests with bags use the Jackson St, Bell Atrium or Skybridge entrances.
Bag check
Binbox lockers at the Jackson Street and Skybridge entrances, from $10 per bag (cashless).
Outside food
No outside food or drinks.
Water bottles
No glass, plastic or metal containers, so no water bottles.
Refill stations
Fountains on all concourses.
Re-entry
No re-entry.

Not allowed & exceptions

  • Backpacks
  • Diaper and medical bags allowed after search
  • Baby seats and carriers
  • Professional cameras, GoPros, selfie sticks
  • Helium balloons

From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗

🧳 Visiting Toyota Center 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.

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