Sports & Games in Houston
Astros, Texans, Rockets, Dynamo, the Rodeo, and where to sit for each.
1.Daikin Park (Astros)
$$The Astros' retractable-roof ballpark in a restored 1911 train station. The roof closes when it's hot, which is often. One of the best game-day experiences in baseball.
Downtown · Indoor · Kids
2.Reliant Stadium (Texans & Rodeo)
$$$Home of the Texans, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and stadium concerts. Renamed from NRG Stadium, in the complex now called Reliant Park. Reach it by the Red Line light rail to avoid the parking scrum.
Museum District
3.Toyota Center (Rockets & Concerts)
$$The downtown arena for the Rockets and nearly every major touring act that comes to Houston. Walkable to Discovery Green and dozens of bars.
Downtown · Indoor
4.Shell Energy Stadium (Dynamo & Dash)
$A 22,000-seat soccer stadium in EaDo, home to the Dynamo (MLS) and the Dash (NWSL). Cheap tickets, a loud supporters' section, and breweries within walking distance.
EaDo · Kids
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