The Houston Texans announced Monday they can host up to 13,300 fans at NRG Stadium beginning this Sunday, October 4th for their home game vs the Minnesota Vikings.
After agreeing to terms with the city and state, NRG Stadium will be capped at 20% capacity beginning this weekend. According to the Texans, "season ticket members that did not defer for the 2020 season have been given the option to purchase tickets for the remaining seven home games. Any tickets remaining for the seven home dates will go on sale Tuesday at noon online through Ticketmaster.com. There will be no tickets sold through the NRG Stadium Box Office. All tickets for the 2020 season will be mobile tickets only."
All fans (age 10 and older) and staff will be required to wear masks on gameday except while actively eating or drinking and everyone will be required to maintain physical distancing of at least six feet apart beginning in the parking lot, at the entry gates and as you move about NRG Stadium. There will be no tailgating for home games at this time.
The decision to open NRG Stadium to fans in a reduced capacity was made after collaboration with city, county and state officials as well as the National Football League.
“The health and safety of our fans, our staff, our team and our community have been and will remain our priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Texans President Jamey Rootes. “We look forward to welcoming our home-field advantage back and resuming our cherished Texans gameday traditions. We have been working tirelessly to make changes and implement protocols at NRG Stadium to ensure a safe environment. We are grateful for the opportunity to experience this great season alongside the best fans in the NFL at NRG Stadium.”