Toyota Center guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

Toyota Center holds up to 18,104 fans and is home to Houston Rockets (NBA). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

39 home games left, starting Mon Oct 26, 2026. Times are local (Central).

When do the doors open at Toyota Center?

For weekday Rockets games (Monday through Friday), doors open 90 minutes before tipoff. For weekend games, doors also open 90 minutes before tipoff. Red Rush 90, a 90-minute pregame experience, runs from doors to tipoff for every home game this season. For non-Rockets events, gates generally open 60 minutes before the event start unless otherwise noted. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Toyota Center encourages fans to travel light and not bring bags. Permitted bags must be no larger than 10 in x 6 in x 2 in; diaper bags and medical bags are also permitted. All bags are subject to search upon entry, and fans carrying bags must use designated bag entrances: La Branch Street, Polk Street, Bell Atrium, and Skybridge. Bags that do not meet the size limit can be checked at Binbox lockers located at the Jackson Street Entrance and the Skybridge entrance on Level 3 of the Tundra Garage, starting at $10.00 per checked bag, non-refundable; only debit/credit and mobile payment are accepted, no cash. Toyota Center has a no re-entry policy, so bags are not accessible during the event. Bag check opens with arena doors and closes 60 minutes post-event. Bag policy.
• Payment: Toyota Center is a cashless building. All points of sale accept credit cards or contactless payment. Cash can be exchanged for Virtual Currency at the Box Office, usable only for concessions through the Rockets App; Virtual Currency is nonrefundable but does not expire.
• Getting there: The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) operates bus routes near and around Toyota Center. METRO offers 100 percent accessibility on its buses and provides METROLift paratransit service. Parking and transit.
• Food: Outside food and drinks are prohibited at Toyota Center. No alcohol may be brought into the arena; alcoholic beverages are available for purchase inside for guests 21 and older.

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