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Sports weekends in Houston

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SportCation IndexGrade C64.8/100Rank #14 of 53Trip Ready This Season
Index detail and methodology

Statistical Tier 12 · Simulated rank range #13–#15. The score combines published city-wide sports-weekend measurements; it is not a personalized trip estimate.

Stadium Sprawl0.5 miAvg. Distance
Venue-Cluster Hotel$165Sports Wknd / Night
2-Game Ticket Pair$420Median, est. incl. fees.
Peak Stack Weekend
Sep 18, 20263 Leagues overlap

Plan your weekend around real overlap windows, practical logistics, and venue-level details for Houston. Start with NRG Stadium and Toyota Center for transit, bag policy, and rideshare tips. See how Houston stacks up in the SportCation Index.

City Snapshot

Leagues in town: NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, FIFAMajor venues: 4Next best weekend: Oct 17Walkable core: Downtown Houston / EaDo (East Downtown)

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Houston

NBANCAAFNFL

Philadelphia 76ers at Houston Rockets

Toyota Center · Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 PM CST

Baylor at Houston

TDECU Stadium · Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD

Army at Rice

Rice Stadium · Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD

Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans

NRG Stadium · Sun, Nov 29 · 12:00 PM CST

Estimated trip cost US$885 per person

Party estimate US$1,770 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,400 · Hotel for party US$370

2026-11-28 to 2026-11-30 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

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Houston

NCAAFMLS

Tulsa at Rice

Rice Stadium · Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PM CDT

FC Dallas at Houston Dynamo FC

Shell Energy Stadium · Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM CDT

Estimated trip cost US$172.50 per person

Party estimate US$345 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$160 · Hotel for party US$185

2026-10-17 to 2026-10-18 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Houston

MLSNFL

Minnesota United FC at Houston Dynamo FC

Shell Energy Stadium · Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM CDT

New York Giants at Houston Texans

NRG Stadium · Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM CDT

Estimated trip cost US$605 per person

Party estimate US$1,210 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$840 · Hotel for party US$370

2026-10-24 to 2026-10-26 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

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Houston

MLSNCAAF

St. Louis City SC at Houston Dynamo FC

Shell Energy Stadium · Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM CST

Cincinnati at Houston

TDECU Stadium · Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD

Estimated trip cost US$197.50 per person

Party estimate US$395 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$210 · Hotel for party US$185

2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Houston

NBANCAAF

Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets

Toyota Center · Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM CST

Tulane at Rice

Rice Stadium · Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD

Estimated trip cost US$440 per person

Party estimate US$880 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$510 · Hotel for party US$370

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

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Getting around Houston

Houston's major sports venues are primarily concentrated in two areas: Downtown and NRG Park. Daikin Park (Astros), Toyota Center (Rockets), and Shell Energy Stadium (Dynamo, Dash) are located in or very near Downtown Houston, offering reasonable proximity to each other. NRG Stadium (Texans) is situated approximately seven miles south of downtown within the larger NRG Park complex.

Distances are approximate straight-line miles from Houston reference point (Houston reference). Open a guide for transit, bags, and rideshare.

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Venue details

  • Capacity: 71,054Opened: 2002Architect: PopulousTenants: Houston Cougars football, 2026 FIFA World CupWikipedia
  • Capacity: 18,023Opened: 2003Architect: PopulousTenants: Houston RocketsWikipedia
  • Capacity: 22,039Opened: 2012Architect: PopulousTenants: Houston Dash, Texas Southern Tigers football, Houston Dynamo FCWikipedia

Getting there

Stored route times show their own starting point for each venue.

NRG Stadium

From: houston hotel cluster (Houston reference)

Walking 1h 39m(5.1 mi)Driving 11 min(6.4 mi)

Toyota Center

From: houston hotel cluster (Houston reference)

Walking 24 min(1.2 mi)Driving 8 min(1.6 mi)

Daikin Park

From: houston hotel cluster (Houston reference)

Walking 37 min(1.9 mi)Driving 12 min(2.8 mi)

Shell Energy Stadium

From: houston hotel cluster (Houston reference)

Walking 33 min(1.7 mi)Driving 10 min(2.4 mi)

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Where to stay

Compare areas by venue access and transit before you book.

Downtown Houston

Downtown Houston offers direct access to multiple major sports venues and boasts a vibrant urban atmosphere with numerous dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions.

Transit:
The neighborhood has an excellent transit score, served by all METRORail lines (Red, Green, and Purple) and Greenlink buses, offering convenient transportation throughout the city.
Venues:
Daikin Park, Toyota Center, Shell Energy Stadium
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EaDo (East Downtown)

EaDo is an up-and-coming, vibrant neighborhood adjacent to Downtown, offering quick access to Daikin Park, Toyota Center, and Shell Energy Stadium.

Transit:
The neighborhood has good public transportation options, including METRORail access, making it easy to connect to other parts of the city.
Venues:
Daikin Park, Toyota Center, Shell Energy Stadium
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Midtown

Midtown is centrally located between Downtown and the Museum District, making it a convenient base for exploring various parts of the city.

Transit:
Midtown offers excellent transit access with the METRORail Red Line and numerous bus lines, providing easy connections to Downtown, the Museum District, and NRG Stadium.
Venues:
Daikin Park, Toyota Center, NRG Stadium, Shell Energy Stadium
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Museum District

The Museum District is a generally safe and pleasant neighborhood with tree-lined streets, offering a more tranquil experience while still providing excellent access to sports venues.

Transit:
The METRORail Red Line runs through the Museum District, providing direct access to NRG Stadium and Downtown Houston.
Venues:
NRG Stadium, Daikin Park, Toyota Center
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Current stay: 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-18 · 2 adults · 1 room

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