PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
DRIVING
TO NRG PARK:
Parking lots within walking distance of NRG Park are available for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ visitors to utilize. All Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo parking lots are cashless.
| LOT | HOURS | PRICE | ADDRESS | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow (Enter Gate 16) |
Opens daily at 6 a.m. | $25 (tax not included) | 9003 S Main St, Houston, TX 77054 |
Walkable; Parking lot tram |
| 610 Lot (Enter Gate 19 or 20) |
Daily 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (open until 9:30 p.m. for WCBBQ) | $25 | 2100 W Bellfort Blvd, Houston, TX 77054 |
Walkable; Parking lot tram |
| OST Lot | Mon–Fri: 5 p.m. to close Sat–Sun: 9 a.m. to close |
$25 Buy |
2103 South Braeswood, Houston, TX 77054 |
Walkable; Shuttle Bus |
NRG PARKING LOT TRAMS
Trams run by Rodeo committee members offer visitors free rides to and from parking lots and the grounds, as well as to and from NRG Center and NRG Arena.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ provides handicapped-accessible parking and transportation for visitors. When handicapped spaces are filled at parking lots, visitors will be directed to the next option. City-managed transportation also provides handicap-accessible options for arriving to the Rodeo.
All Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo parking lots are cashless.
PERMIT PARKING
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ does reserve permit parking for people participating in the Show as well as the dedicated individuals who work during the event. This includes volunteers, livestock exhibitors, horse show participants and other permit workers.
This does not include public pre-paid parking.
TO SATELLITE LOTS:
Park at one of these convenient locations and ride a shuttle to NRG Park. Visitors are dropped off near NRG Center and NRG Arena. All lots include handicap accessible buses except Maxey and Fannin south. The last bus departs FROM satellite lots TO NRG Park at 9 p.m. The Last bus departs FROM NRG Park to satellite lots at 1 a.m. Sunday – Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday and Saurday.
RIDESHARE / TAXI / DROP OFF
- Drop-offs and pick-ups are in the East-End of Yellow Lot 35, closest to Lantern Point and McNee
- Vehicle Entrance: Yellow Lot 16B from Main Street, south of McNee (9003 S Main St. Houston, TX 77054).
- Rider Pickup Area: Yellow Lot 35 – near the intersection of Lantern Point and McNee
Walking Routes from Grounds:
- From the South side of NRG Stadium: Use the South Kirby Pedestrian Bridge and follow signs to Yellow Lot 35 for rideshare pickup.
- From the North side of NRG Stadium: Use the North Kirby Pedestrian Bridge or cross Kirby at McNee. Follow signs to Yellow Lot 35 for rideshare pickup.
LIMOS & PRIVATE BUSES
- Drop-offs and pick-ups are at the southeast side of the Green Lot, Gate 13 off Lantern Point (8499 Lantern Point Dr. Houston, TX 77054).
PUBLIC PASSENGER DROP-OFF
- Gate 9 off Kirby Drive
- NOTE: Kirby Drive is closed at 9 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends.
- Address: 8825 Kirby Dr. Houston, TX 77054
- Driving Directions: Take Main St. to Westridge, and head east to Gate 9.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
SHUTTLE
PARK & RIDE
Park at one of these convenient locations and ride a shuttle to NRG Park. Visitors are dropped off near NRG Center and NRG Arena. Handicap Accessible parking locations include OST, West Loop and Monroe.
METRORAIL
METRORAIL
Catch a ride for $1.25 one way on the METRORail! With three rail lines, the METRORail makes getting to the Rodeo a possibility for a variety of visitors.
Address: 1604 West Belfort Ave. Houston, TX 77045
$25 per car (including rail pass) – cashless
For details on times for specific stops and more information, please visit the RideMETRO website.
NORTHBOUND SERVICE
- Monday through Saturday: until 1:30 a.m.
- Sunday: until 11:24 p.m.
SOUTHBOUND SERVICE
- Monday through Saturday: until 3:20 a.m.
- Sunday: until 1:15 a.m.
SPECIAL EVENT PARKING
WINE EVENTS
2026 ROUNDUP & BEST BITES COMPETITION PRESENTED BY NAN AND COMPANY PROPERTIES
Complimentary self-park and valet parking are available. No parking credentials are required for this event. Guests should enter through Gate 10 (8600 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054) at Kirby Drive & McNee Road. This is a ticketed event. For more information on this event, click here.
Find the 2025 Roundup & Best Bites Competition parking map here.
2026 CHAMPION WINE AUCTION & DINNER
Parking information for the 2025 Champion Wine Auction & Dinner will be available soon. This is a ticketed event. For more information on this event, click here.
SPECIAL EVENT PARKING
WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP BAR-B-CUE CONTEST Presented by Cotton Holdings
*This parking information only pertains to WCBBQ*
GENERAL PUBLIC PARKING
Parking will be available in the NRG Park Yellow Lot and the 610 Lot for $25 per car. Additional parking will be available at our offsite shuttle locations. WCBBQ is a cashless event.
Address: 3 NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054
Click below for more information on parking.
