OPERATIONAL BRIEF: HOUSTON
International visitors require a valid passport and an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a B1/B2 Visa for entry into the USA.
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM
Value standout 12oz beers at AT&T Stadium are $5.00 at the Miller Lite House. Standard prices at NRG and DKR range ~$10.00–$14.00.
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18°C | CLEAR
12.4°C - 24.5°C
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN HOUSTON
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – NRG Stadium
GETTING TO THE GROUND
For AT&T Stadium (Arlington), use the 'Rally' bus or TRE + shuttle. For NRG Stadium (Houston), take the METRORail Red Line. DKR-Texas Memorial (Austin) is served by CapMetro and the 'Longhorns Express' shuttle.
Warning: Arlington is exceptionally car-dependent; pre-book parking (Lot 4 is a fan favorite) or expect very high rideshare surge pricing. Austin's I-35 is gridlocked on gamedays.
Home of the Texans. Part of the massive NRG Park complex. Gates open 2 hours before kickoff.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Coolers
- Noisemakers
- Laser pointers
- Backpacks
CRITICAL
CASHLESS for food/merch. NFL Clear Bag Policy. No external food/drink. Metal detection screening for all. Smoking prohibited.
Exit routes & evacuation
Follow signage to the Yellow Lot 35 for post-game rideshare pickup.
Exit toward the Blue or Yellow lots or the METRORail station as directed by staff.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) / Houston Hobby (HOU) / Austin-Bergstrom (AUS)
Transfer
DFW is 20 mins from Arlington. IAH/HOU are 20-30 mins from NRG Stadium. AUS is 15 mins from DKR.
Tip
DFW is one of the world's most connected hubs, making Texas easily accessible for international fans.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
The Miller Lite®House (Arlington) for pre-game festivities. Rainey Street in Austin for the premier Longhorn social scene.
RECOMMENDED
Miller Lite House / Rainey St / North Shore offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
The Tom Landry Statue (Arlington) / The Bevo Statue (Austin)
These are the iconic assembly points for fans—perfect for pre-match meets and photos.
POLICE PROFILE
CALM/STRICT
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and local PD focus on managing the massive crowd flow. They are very strict on the enforcement of Clear Bag policies and stadium security.