Parking at NRG stadium

someone was saying the lots do not open till 4pm the other day. thats a lot of work to set up and break down a spot for 2 hours of drinking

I doubt you find free parking but you can usually part (for Texans games) in the hotel parking lots near the stadium. Usually about $20 and it is a short walk.

park at a metro station on the rail line a few stops north of the stadium

free to park, 3 bucks/rider for a day pass

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Wiser to buy a parking pass? Or find a free spot?

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If you mean free as in $0. It won't happen. You might could park in the Park N Ride on Fannin behind the Sam's Club and ride the Metro Rail for one stop to the stadium.

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someone was saying the lots do not open till 4pm the other day. thats a lot of work to set up and break down a spot for 2 hours of drinking

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Well the game is at 8, so you should have more than 2 hours if you get there at 4.

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Wow. Hello ghetto. I wouldn't park there for 5 hours if you paid me to.

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That's south Houston for you. There isn't much within a reasonable distance of the stadium that's "Decent". The Park and Ride itself seems ok but yes the surrounding area is sketch. Parking near Med Center, Herrman Park or Rice would be fine and just catch the train. Just avoid parking near the Wheeler Station and the Greyhound station and you should be fine. I fully intend on starting at Flying Saucer and ride the train on down.

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These aren't bad suggestions. I would lean North of Reliant as opposed to heading further South below the loop.

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Fannin Park and Ride behind Sam's Club is the end of the line anyway. I just wish the Purple Line would be open in time but it's not looking likely. The signage is all up and the landscaping looks done but I don't have my hopes up. I'd prefer to start my bar hopping at Lucky's Pub or Woodrows EaDo.

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I fully intend on starting at Flying Saucer and ride the train on down.

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I know this is an old thread, but were you planning to park at the flying saucer. I've never been there. I don't mind leaving the car at the restaurant, but it looks tough to park there too. I'm just not familiar with parking around Houston. I usually park at the hotel and drive to places where I can park.