2019 Gameday Ticket Policy Information
Gameday Ticket Policy: For the 2018 version of the Battle of the Piney Woods, NRG Park will require fans who wish to stay and tailgate outside of the stadium beyond kickoff of the Battle of the Piney Woods to possess a game ticket or Tailgate Ticket.
Children are Exempt: Children 15 years of age or younger who are attending the game with their parents or a guardian will be allowed on NRG Park property without a game ticket or Tailgate Ticket, however they must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Where it is enforced: All NRG Park property, including but not limited to all parking lots and the stadium.
What will happen to non-ticket fans: Any fan that does not have a game ticket or Tailgate Ticket will not be permitted to stay on NRG Park Property past kickoff of the Battle of the Piney Woods. Tailgate Tickets may be purchased for $15 from NRG Park Tailgate Ambassadors roaming the parking lot after kickoff of the Battle of the Piney Woods.
Will there be a clear bag requirement for ticket holders on gameday? Anyone entering the stadium will be required to have a clear bag. Check out NRG Stadium's Clear Bag Policy for complete details. SFA branded clear bags are currently on sale in the SFA Barnes and Noble Bookstore as well as online. The SFA clear bags will also be available for sale outside the stadium on gameday.
Tailgate Ticket Policy FAQs
If I have a game ticket, do I need to also purchase a tailgate ticket if I do not want to enter NRG Stadium? No, having a game ticket allows you to stay on NRG Park property for the entirety of the game.Why does NRG Park charge $15 for the tailgate ticket? NRG Park has set the price of a tailgate ticket at $15, to cover the additional expenses required to host extra patrons on property. That money will provide additional security, facilities, and parking personnel to manage the added patrons that will remain on property after all other game ticket members have gone inside the stadium.
How much is parking and can I use a debit or credit card? Parking is $15 and can be purchased upon arrival to NRG Park.
NRG PARK ONLY ACCEPTS CASH FOR PARKING. CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PARKING TRANSACTIONS.
Does paying for parking alone allow my friends and I to tailgate for the entire game? No, you must possess a game ticket or a tailgate ticket in addition to paying to park in order to remain on NRG Park property past the kickoff of the game.
Pregame Activities: Tailgating Guidelines and Rules
NRG Park not only allows tailgating, they encourage it! They want NRG Stadium to provide the finest tailgating experience in college football and have established a few guidelines to make your tailgating party great:
The use of "Unmanned Aircraft Systems"(UAS) or "Drones" and other remotely controlled aircraft or ground vehicles is strictly prohibited at NRG Stadium and NRG Park. Anyone possessing or operating such devices at NRG Park is subject to confiscation of the item, removal from NRG Park and possible legal action in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
For safety, fans may not stand, sit, or congregate on the tops of vehicles, busses or RV's.
No Music system speakers may exceed 18" tall and 12" wide
Music speakers may not produce sound greater than 68 decibels in accordance to the City of Houston sound ordinance Sections 30.1-30.9
Liquid charcoal starter or other flammable liquids are strictly prohibited. Charcoal may be started with an electrical starter designed for this purpose or quick starting charcoal is recommended. Open flames are allowed but all barbecue pits left unattended must be extinguished.
Ash containers, trash containers and port-o-lets are located in each lot. Hot ashes, cinders, smothering coal, or other hot materials must be disposed of in the Orange dumpsters only, and trash must be disposed of the in the Green dumpsters only.
For safety purposes, all tents, chairs, etc. must be put away before entering NRG Stadium.
In order to ensure the safety of our fans, no golf carts, Segways, motorized coolers, skateboards, bicycles, or large balloons will be allowed for use by fans in the parking lots.
NRG Stadium and the Houston Texans do not grant the right to display advertising, banners or signs, or distribute promotional items on property. Fans may be asked to remove inappropriate banners or signs. No promotional activity is permitted at NRG Stadium or in parking lots.
All cooking equipment shall be situated away from crowds, buildings, vehicles or combustible materials. A minimum clearance distance of 3 feet is required, and a minimum class 2A-10B:C fire extinguisher with a current service tag is required at each cooking area.
LP-gas cooking appliances shall be UL listed and approved for use. LP-gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position to keep from falling and positioned to prevent impact from vehicle traffic. Portable generators are not to be filled while running and fuel must be in a UL listed safety can (2 gal. max).
Any violation of the fire safety regulations will be subject to citations being issued by the City of Houston Fire Inspector.
