Toyota Center
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Interactive Arena Map
Tap a seating area or a pin. The court sits nearly 32 feet below street level, so you walk down to most seats from the street-level concourse. Club seats are on both sidelines; the 400s are the upper level. Always use the section printed on your mobile ticket.
Simplified and not to scale, and not turned to match the street grid. Use the area map below for entrances. Check the official 3D seat map for your exact section.
Pick a seating area or pin
Quick version for first-timers:
- Sidelines hold the Frost Bank West (105–109) and East (118–122) club seats.
- Upper level (400s) is the budget pick with a full view of the court.
- Need help? Guest Experience booths are across from section 125 and section 434.
- With a bag, enter at Jackson St. or the Bell Atrium.
Area Map
Toyota Center, the open entrances, parking, METRORail stops, construction closures and pregame spots on a real map. Turn layers on with the buttons, tap any pin or list item for directions, and use “Where am I?” on game night to see how far you are from the arena.
The arena and METRORail stations use published coordinates. Entrance, garage and closure pins are approximate — follow event signage and your event-day email. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
On the map
Game Night Timeline
Run the night like a playbook. Times are for a standard 7:30 p.m. tip; weekend afternoon and national TV games shift. Check your event-day email and Toyota Center’s Instagram for entry changes during construction.
Parking, METRORail & Traffic
The arena’s own garage is closed to the public on Rockets game days, so plan ahead: reserve a nearby garage, or ride the train. Official directions & parking page ↗
Toyota Tundra Garage
The 2,500-space garage on the arena’s south side, with a skybridge to Toyota Center for suite, courtside and club seat holders. On Rockets game days it’s not available to non-passholders.
Nearby garages & lots
The Avenida North (701 Avenida de las Americas) and Avenida South (1710 Polk St.) garages are next door, plus surface lots and street parking around downtown. Garages within a couple of blocks have typically run $20–$30 on event nights; prepaid apps like ParkMobile are often cheaper than drive-up.
METRORail
The Green and Purple lines stop at Convention District and EaDo/Stadium, a short walk from the arena. Red Line riders can use Bell station on Main St. and walk east. Details at RideMETRO.org/ToyotaCenter.
⛔ Construction & closures
- Construction runs between Toyota Center and the George R. Brown Convention Center.
- Polk St. has been closed to traffic between Chartres St. and Avenida de las Americas.
- Check the Houston TranStar traffic map before you leave.
🚕 Rideshare
- Toyota Center has an official rideshare partner — follow the app’s pickup pin.
- Expect detours around the closed La Branch side of the arena.
- Walking a few blocks before you request a ride can save time after the game.
🚗 Driving tips
- Downtown is reached from I-45, I-69/US-59 and I-10.
- Leave extra time: tip is 7:30 p.m. this season, doors at 6.
- Accessible options are in the accessibility guide.
Pregame
Tailgating isn’t allowed in the official Toyota Center garage, so Rockets pregames happen inside early and around downtown.
Red Rush 90
From doors (90 minutes before tip) until tipoff, fans in Rockets gear get 50% off Michelob ULTRA and domestic beers, Pepsi products, hot dogs, popcorn and pretzels. It’s the reason to get there early this season.
Space City Saturdays
- Oct. 31 vs. OKC — Halloween, with a pregame Fan Fest at Root Memorial Park
- Nov. 28 vs. Philadelphia
- Jan. 16 vs. Detroit
- Mar. 13 vs. Indiana
Black Statement uniforms and the new Dunkstronaut court.
Before the doors
- Discovery Green park is a few blocks north.
- Landry’s spots near the convention center: Grotto and Saltgrass.
- Steakhouse dinner: Vic & Anthony’s or Morton’s.
- Kid Days: five early Sunday games with giveaways for kids 12 and under.
Food & Drink
Levy runs concessions, and Toyota Center is fully cashless — bring a card or phone. Tap a card for details, or to find it on the arena map.
🍴 Around the arena
Toyota Center’s preferred restaurants are Landry’s spots downtown. Turn on the “Eat” layer on the area map for directions.
Bag Policy & Arena Rules
Toyota Center asks fans to travel light. There’s no re-entry, and during construction bags have their own entrances at Rockets games.
What you can bring
- Bags no larger than 10″ × 6″ × 2″
- Diaper bags and medical bags (searched at entry)
- At Rockets games, bring bags through Jackson St. or the Bell Atrium (premium: Skybridge)
- Signs up to 11″ × 17″, which staff can remove
Leave it in the car
- Bags over the size limit — rent a Binbox locker from $10 at the Jackson St. entrance or Tundra Garage level 3 (cashless)
- Outside food, drink and alcohol
- Professional cameras and video or audio recorders
- Re-entry — once you leave, you’re out
Good to know
- Guest Experience booths: across from section 125 (main concourse) and 434 (upper).
- Text TCHELP to 59925 for help during an event.
- Ticket help: box office reps at the Bell Atrium and Polk St. Lobby after doors open, or (713) 758-7239.
- Lost and found: (713) 758-7230.
Rockets Traditions
Houston is Clutch City. Here’s how to show up like Red Nation — now in ketchup and mustard.
Red Nation, Back in Yellow
The Rockets returned to their 1971–95 colors for 2026–27: Rocket Red and Championship Yellow, the “ketchup and mustard” of the title teams. Wear red — it also gets you Red Rush 90 prices.
Clutch City
Houston’s nickname since the 1994 title run, when the Rockets answered a “Choke City” headline by winning it all — then did it again in 1995.
Clutch the Bear
The Rockets’ Hall of Fame mascot since 1995. Expect silly string, pranks and ladder stunts. His birthday game is Jan. 3.
Red Rowdies
The Rockets’ superfan group marches through the concourse to get the building loud. Wear red and follow the noise.
Heart of a Champion
“Never underestimate the heart of a champion.”
Rudy Tomjanovich, after the 1995 title. Rudy T gets a bobblehead on Dec. 16.
Space City
Houston is home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and the Dunkstronaut is now a permanent part of the brand. Space City Saturdays bring the black uniforms and the Dunkstronaut court.
2026–27 Rockets Home Schedule
All 40 announced home games at Toyota Center. Times are Central; most tips are 7:30 p.m., and weekend afternoon and national TV games are listed where they differ. Two December dates depend on NBA Cup results. Always confirm on Rockets.com.
Watching away games?
Upcoming road trips include San Antonio at Austin’s Moody Center (Oct. 23), Atlanta (Oct. 24), Milwaukee (Oct. 28) and Dallas (Oct. 30). Find watch parties and other games in the Pro Gameday Finder.
Where to Stay
Stay downtown near the convention district and walk to the game. Convention weeks fill these hotels fast, so book early or ride METRORail in from Midtown or the Museum District.
Local Gameday Partners
Downtown and EaDo businesses that make a Rockets night better — pregame bites, postgame drinks and fan deals.
Pregame Eats
Featured partner spot available
Postgame Watch Party
Featured partner spot available
Game Night Stay Deal
Featured partner spot available