Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz at Toyota Center: start time, doors and getting there

Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz starts at 7:30 pm on Fri Nov 13, 2026 at Toyota Center. NBA regular season.

When do the doors open?

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)

How do I get to Toyota Center?

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.

What bag can I bring?

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.

Schedule source: Houston Rockets schedule. Start times can move for TV; check the team's schedule on the day.