As the first NFL stadium with a retractable roof, NRG Stadium brings the noise. The "Bull Pen" fan section keeps the energy high, even when the air conditioning is blasting.
Tailgating: The Blue Lots
Houston is the BBQ capital of the NFL. Tailgaters in the Blue Lot and Platinum Lot arrive with massive smokers. The smell of brisket hits you the moment you exit the freeway.
Shotgun 30
A dying tradition but still seen: "Shotgun 30" implies drinking a beer 30 minutes before kickoff to beat the traffic to the gates.
Food: Killen's BBQ
Ronnie Killen is a local legend. His stadium stand serves brisket nachos that are arguably worth the ticket price alone.
Transportation
The METRORail Red Line stops right at NRG Park. It's affordable and beats the $50+ parking fees.