Game at a glance
| Matchup | Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:15 PM CT |
| Venue | Reliant Stadium, Reliant Park, Houston |
| From the homes | About 7 minutes by car |
Getting there, parking and tailgating
- Tailgating lots open 4 hours before kickoff (about 3:15 PM); stadium gates open 2 hours before (about 5:15 PM).
- Parking is card or electronic payment only, with no in-and-out access.
- Clear bag policy for NFL games: one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear freezer bag.
- No re-entry once you leave the stadium.
- METRORail Red Line riders exit at the Reliant Park stop off Fannin and enter at Gate 2.
- A 7:15 PM Thursday kickoff overlaps Houston's evening rush hour; plan to leave the house early or take the train.
Why a whole house beats a hotel for game day
Whole 3-bedroom homes
Each home is a whole 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house. The NRG Stadium Home sleeps up to 8 and the Med Center Cottage up to 9.
Base Camp for up to 17
Book both homes together as Base Camp: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and up to 17 guests.
Free on-site parking
Free parking is included on the property at both homes, at no extra charge.
Full kitchen
A full kitchen for tailgate prep.
Self check-in
Entry is by smart-lock code any time after 3:00 PM, with no front desk and no key handover.
Booked direct
Direct rates run about 8% below the Airbnb price for the same dates.
| Home | Sleeps | Nightly range |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Stadium Home · 3 BR, 2 BA | Up to 8 | $110–$300 |
| Med Center Cottage · 3 BR, 2 BA | Up to 9 | $110–$300 |
| Base Camp — both homes · 6 BR, 4 BA | Up to 17 | $220–$600 |
Short-stay nightly range $110–$300 per home, with game days at the higher end of each range.
Game-day timeline
- Thursday afternoonCheck in after 3:00 PM.
- About 3:15 PMTailgating lots open (4 hours before kickoff).
- About 5:15 PMStadium gates open.
- 7:15 PMKickoff.
- After the gameAbout 7 minutes home once you clear the lots; quiet hours from 10:00 PM.