Everything you need to know as Texans take on Chargers in AFC Wild Card round

HOUSTON – Saturday is a big game for the Houston Texans.

Coach DeMeco Ryans, Quarterback C.J. Stroud, and the entire team will be taking on the Los Angeles Chargers at 3:30 p.m. at NRG Stadium.

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It will be an exciting game and no doubt thousands of people will flock to the stadium to watch the two teams face-off against each other.

If you are headed to NRG Stadium for the big game, there are some things you need to know.

Parking

The best way to ensure you will have good parking on gameday is to pre-purchase your parking tickets. You can do so here.

There will be limited parking available for purchase on gameday at the yellow lot, maroon lot and orange lot. All other Texans gameday parking is pre-paid. Fans without parking are encouraged to use rideshare or public transit.

For the least traffic, fans are encouraged to arrive an hour or sooner before kickoff as traffic will increase the closer to game time.

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Likewise when waiting at the gates to get into the stadium, the longer from game time you arrive at the gate, the shorter lines you will deal with.

Parking opens at 11:30 a.m. and gates to the stadium opens at 2 p.m.

More information on parking, including a map of the lots, can be found here.

Bag policy and prohibited items

Fans are encouraged not to bring any bags to the stadium, but certain bags are allowed.

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions.
• No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag.
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziplock bag or similar).

Certain items are also prohibited from being brought into the stadium.

• Firearms, knives and weapons
• Diaper bags
• Coolers
• Outside food and beverages/alcohol
• Video cameras and cameras with lenses over 3″
• Smoke bombs/explosives/fireworks
• Selfie sticks
• Seat cushions
• Illegal substances
• Laser pins
• Unmanned aircraft systems
• Radio controlled model aircraft
• Segways/2-wheel scooters/skateboards
• Inflatable objects (Footballs must be deflated)
• Noise makers/airhorns/cowbells/whistles
• Animals (Except trained service animals)
• Oversized/Golf umbrellas chains/costumes (Dangerous in nature or on wallets)
• Cups/Popcorn buckets
• Balloons
• Frisbees
• Banners (Flags cannot cause a view obstruction)

For more information on prohibited items, click here.

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If you need any assistance on gameday, you can text 832-241-0202 to chat with a Houston Texans virtual assistance.

Enjoy the game and have fun!