Venue Comparison
AT&T Stadium vs NRG Stadium
Side by side: parking, seats, entry policies, and fan experience.
| Feature | AT&T Stadium | NRG Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, TX | Houston, TX |
| Capacity | 80,000 | 72,220 |
| Year Opened | 2009 | 2002 |
| Roof | retractable | retractable |
| Parking From | $75 | $50 |
| Transit Access | none | good |
| Clear Bag Required | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Cashless | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Mobile Tickets Only | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Avg beer price | $16 | $14 |
| Avg hot dog | $10 | $8 |
| Avg burger | $19 | $17 |
| Avg water | $6 | $5 |
| Avg parking | $75 | $40 |
| ATM fee | $5 | $4 |
| Team shirt | $55 | $48 |
| Mobile ordering | N/A | N/A |
| Best For | NFL, Concert | NFL, Concert |
| Primary Teams | Dallas Cowboys | Houston Texans |
AT&T Stadium
Driving only — no rail access. Rideshare drop at Randol Mill Rd.
Best sections
- C200s sideline
- Hall of Fame Club
Avoid
- 400s end zone
NRG Stadium
METRORail Red Line to Stadium Park/Astrodome.
Best sections
- 100s sideline
Avoid
- 600s end zone