Gameday

Gameday Activities: Texans vs. Bengals

The Houston Texans will host the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card Playoff game presented by Kroger at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5. Kickoff is at 3:30 CT.
 
The Texans have a number of exciting things planned for their fans throughout the day. In order to help fans better prepare for Sunday, following are several key pieces of information regarding the game, including ticket information, the times when parking lot and stadium gates will open and pregame activities.

General Information
The Houston Texans strongly encourage all fans attending Sunday’s game to be in their seats by at least 3:00 p.m. CST to participate in the pregame activities and be ready for kickoff.

Parking Lot/Stadium Gate Information
-All parking lots will open four (4) hours prior to kickoff as with all other Texans home games.
-All main stadium gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff as usual.

Pregame/In-Game Entertainment
National Anthem: Platinum recording artist Brian McKnight

Color Guard: Joint US Forces Color Guard

U.S. Flag and Texas Flag Holders: Houston Texans Season Ticket Holders

Homefield Advantage Team Captain: Former Houston Oilers RB and NFL Hall of Famer Earl Campbell

Coin Toss Captains: TBD

Pregame: “Texas Our Texas” sang by Spring High School Chamber Choir and performed by the Bull Pen Pep Band, Clay Walker performance to “It’s Football Time in Houston” with Texans Cheerleaders and TORO

Halftime: Terry McDermott from NBC’s “The Voice” performing a classic rock medley

Other
-For gameday information, including stadium, seating and concession maps, download for FREE the official Houston Texans Mobile app by texting TEXANS to 51288. Click HERE for information.
-Gameday Music: E-mail us at gamedaymusic@houstontexans.com with your suggestions.
 

 
Budweiser Plaza
Start your NFL gameday experience at a free pregame tailgate party at Budweiser Plaza (MAP). The party includes live bands, live SportsRadio 610 pregame broadcast, interactive games and plenty of food, drinks and fun.
Budweiser Plaza opens two hours prior to kickoff. In addition, the Texans Cheerleaders, Bull Pen Pep Band and TORO will make an appearance before each game.
See below for the schedule of events at Budweiser Plaza for the Texans' game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5:

1:30 p.m. Budweiser Plaza and Texans Fan Zone opens
1:30 p.m. Houston Texans Battle Ready Band performance
2:00 p.m. Stadium gates open
2:00-3:00 p.m. Texans Radio LIVE pregame show
2:45-3:00 p.m. Texans Pregame Pep Rally

Texans Fan Zone

Visit the Texans Fan Zone for pregame activities for the entire family. This fan-friendly area, located south of Reliant Stadium between the Stadium and Reliant Astrodome, includes interactive games, music and much more as you get ready for kickoff. Texans Fan Zone opens two hours prior to kickoff.
Texans Ambassadors Signing

The Houston Texans Ambassadors are a group of former Texans and NFL players who reside in the Houston area that represents the team at Texans games and in the community.
See below for a list of times and areas where members of the Texans Ambassadors will sign autographs on Jan. 5.
 
TIMES EVENT AMBASSADOR(S)
12:30-1:30 p.m. H-E-B Tailgater of the Game Rico McDonald
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Churrasco's Club Richmond Webb
Carel Stith
1:00-2:00 p.m. BMW Sideline Experience Corey Bradford
Eric Brown
2:00 p.m. 610 Interview Bubba McDowell
2:00-3:00 p.m. Bud Plaza Don Trull
Curtis Duncan
2:15-2:45 p.m. Verizon East Club JJ Moses
Bubba McDowell
3:00-3:30 p.m. Verizon West Club


Churrascos Club

The Churrascos Club, located in the Methodist Training Center, is the spot for an elite pregame party. You'll enjoy a specially prepared buffet menu catered by Churrascos, beverages provided by Miller and Coca-Cola and entertainment! For tickets and information, click here or call 866-GO-TEXANS.

Tailgating

The Houston Texans not only allow tailgating, we encourage it! We want Reliant Stadium to provide the finest tailgating experience in the NFL, so we have established a few guidelines to make your tailgating party great:In order to ensure the safety of our fans, no golf carts, Segways, scooters, skateboards or large balloons will be allowed in the parking lots. Please use caution in the lots at all times and please be respectful of others' property. And don't forget, H-E-B Tailgater of the Game judges will be roaming the parking lots looking for the next big winner! Please click here for more information on tailgating.
 
The H-E-B Tailgater of the Game competition will take place this Saturday in the Reliant Stadium parking lots. Be sure to have your tailgate ready with H-E-B products, Texans decorations and plenty of Texans spirit. The top three tailgates of the day will be selected from 9:00-10:00 a.m., and the winner will be announced at 11:00 a.m. The winner will receive H-E-B gift cards, inclusion on the video board during the game and will be included on the H-E-B Tailgater of the Game radio segment on the Texans Radio Network.
  • Coors Light Parking Lots (except for the Platinum Lot) will open four hours prior to kickoff.
  • Parking is first-come, first-served; saving of spots will not be allowed. If you would like to tailgate near friends, please arrive together.
  • Gates to Reliant Stadium will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
  • Tailgating will be limited to the parking spot and space directly behind or in front of each vehicle, whichever is adjacent to the drive lane, but not blocking the lane. These drive lanes need to be clear to accommodate emergency vehicles.
  • Each valid parking hangtag is good for one 8' x 16' parking spot.
  • RVs, buses, and oversize vehicles will need to pre-purchase a minimum of two parking spots and need to park in designated RV areas in each lot.
  • Barbecues in tow will need an additional hangtag.
  • Open flames are allowed but guests must extinguish flames before entering Reliant Stadium.
  • Ash containers, trash containers and port-o-lets are located in each lot. Guests are asked to please dispose of hot coals and any trash prior to entering the Stadium.
  • For safety purposes, all tents, chairs, etc. must be put away before entering the Stadium.
  • Reliant Stadium and the Houston Texans do not grant the right to display advertising, banners or signs, or to distribute promotional items on property. Fans may be asked to remove inappropriate banners or signs.
  • The Houston Texans reserve the right to revoke the season parking pass of those who do not comply with these guidelines.