Stadiums / Texas
Reliant Stadium
Houston Texans — Houston, TX
Named NRG Stadium from 2014 until August 2026, when it went back to its original name, Reliant Stadium. The complex was renamed Reliant Park on Aug. 1, 2026. The Texans still list the street address as 1 NRG Parkway; Reliant Park's mailing address is One Reliant Park. [source]
| Address | 1 NRG Parkway, Houston, TX 77054 Map (OpenStreetMap) |
|---|---|
| Airports | HOU William P. Hobby Airport — 8 mi straight-line · The 500 Downtown Direct has also served Hobby since Feb. 22, 2026, with a stop at the Downtown Transit Center on the Red Line. IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport — 21 mi straight-line · METRO 500 Downtown Direct bus to the Downtown Transit Center, then METRORail Red Line south to Stadium Park / Astrodome. |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Official site | reliantpark.com |
Address: source · airports: source · checked Nov 4, 2026. Distances are straight-line from published coordinates, not driving distance.
Getting back after the event
Take the METRORail Red Line from Stadium Park / Astrodome. METRO runs Special Event Service with extra trains for Texans home games but does not publish an end time for it. On the regular schedule, the last northbound train (toward the Medical Center, Midtown and Downtown) leaves Fannin South, one stop south of the stadium, at 11:24 pm every day. After that, bus Route 14 on S. Main St runs north until about midnight, or use rideshare and taxis in Yellow Lot 35.
| Mode | What runs after events |
|---|---|
| Light rail | Red Line northbound from Stadium Park / Astrodome to the Medical Center, Museum District, Midtown and Downtown. Extra trains after Texans games (Special Event Service); METRO publishes no end time for event service. [source] |
| Light rail | Regular schedule (July 2026): the last northbound Red Line train leaves Fannin South Park & Ride at 11:24 pm, weekdays and weekends, and stops at Stadium Park / Astrodome next. Northbound trains run about every 18 min after 8:47 pm on weekdays and 8:42 pm on weekends. Southbound trains, including the one stop to Fannin South, run later: the last leaves Northline at 12:24 am. [source] |
| Bus | Route 14 Hiram Clarke stops on S. Main St (at Westridge, Murworth, Broadmead and McNee); last northbound bus about 12:03-12:06 am, southbound about 12:05-12:08 am. Route 84 Buffalo Speedway ends earlier (last southbound about 10:55-11:02 pm). [source] |
| Rideshare | Yellow Lot 35, Gate 16B off Main St.; look for the white tent. Taxis use the same lot. [source] |
Source: ridemetro.org, ridemetro.org, assets-cdn-prod.azureedge.us, houstontexans.com · checked Nov 4, 2026
Getting there
Public transit
METRORail Red Line to Stadium Park / Astrodome station. METRO runs Special Event Service with more frequent trains for Texans home games. Rail riders enter Reliant Park at Gate 2, off Fannin.
- Red Line from Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District or the Texas Medical Center south to Stadium Park / Astrodome. From the Green or Purple Line, transfer to the Red Line downtown.
- Regular Red Line frequency: about every 6 min Monday-Friday and every 12 min Saturday-Sunday for most of the day; longer gaps late at night. More frequent trains on Texans game days.
- Bus routes 14 Hiram Clarke (S. Main St), 60 Cambridge and 84 Buffalo Speedway stop within walking distance.
- Park and ride: Fannin South Park & Ride (1604 West Bellfort Ave) is one stop south of Stadium Park / Astrodome. At big events (Texans games, stadium concerts, the Rodeo) parking there is paid by credit or debit card only and includes a round-trip rail wristband for everyone in the vehicle.
Source: ridemetro.org, ridemetro.org, reliantpark.com · checked Nov 4, 2026
Driving and parking
All parking at Reliant Park requires a paid mobile parking pass; buying in advance is recommended, with limited cashless (credit/debit) lots on site. Tailgating is allowed for Texans games.
- Lots open 4 hours before kickoff (Platinum lots 5 hours). Green, Yellow and Purple lots: use the Main St. exit; Blue and Red: Kirby Dr.; Maroon and Orange: Fannin St.
- Everyone over age two on Reliant Park property needs a game ticket or a tailgate ticket.
- One pass covers one 8' x 16' space; extra tailgate space needs extra passes. No saving spaces; groups must arrive together.
- Tailgates must start packing up 30 minutes after the game; lots close 1 hour after the game. No overnight parking.
- ADA parking in all lots, first come, first served, with a state placard or plate plus a prepaid parking pass.
- RVs, buses and oversized vehicles need at least two passes.
- For GPS, Reliant Park gives 8825 Kirby Drive (Gate 9, Kirby and Westridge) for stadium events.
Source: houstontexans.com, houstontexans.com, houstontexans.com, reliantpark.com · checked Nov 4, 2026
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)
Rideshare and taxi drop-off and pickup is in Yellow Lot 35, entering at Gate 16B off Main St. Look for the large white rideshare tent.
- After the game, from the Kroger Gate, East Club, Phillips 66 Gate, Ford Gate or West Club: get to Kirby Dr., cross onto McNee and follow the path to the gate just past Lantern Point Rd into the Yellow Lot. From the Xfinity Gate: cross the bridge and walk between the Houston Methodist Training Center and the outdoor practice fields.
- The Texans' accessibility guide still says Gate 16A; the stadium page, parking FAQ and rideshare page say Gate 16B.
Source: houstontexans.com, houstontexans.com, houstontexans.com · checked Nov 4, 2026
Bag policy
NFL clear-bag policy for Texans games: one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5".
- Backpacks are prohibited. Diaper bags are not allowed on game days; baby items can go in an approved clear bag.
- Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection.
- Other Reliant Park events set their own bag policy (check the event page). Reliant Park does not allow backpacks or bags larger than 11" x 17".
Source: houstontexans.com, houstontexans.com, houstontexans.com, reliantpark.com · checked Nov 4, 2026
Where to stay
| Area | Why |
|---|---|
| Downtown Houston and Midtown | On the Red Line, direct to Stadium Park / Astrodome with no transfer; the 500 Downtown Direct bus from both airports stops at the Downtown Transit Center on the Red Line. |
| Texas Medical Center | Red Line stations (TMC Transit Center, Dryden / TMC, Memorial Hermann Hospital / Houston Zoo) a few stops north of the stadium. |
| Next to Reliant Park (Kirby Drive) | Hotels listed by the visitor bureau at the NRG Park (now Reliant Park) rail stop are across the street or within about a mile, so you can walk back after a late event. |
Source: visithoustontexas.com, ridemetro.org · checked Nov 4, 2026
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