Know Before You Go

Houston Super Bowl Transportation Guide

Downtown Event Parking

Parking Availability

Downtown Houston has more than 62,000 spots for Super Bowl-related events. Fans are encouraged to park on the west side of downtown to ride the Special Event Circulators to their destination. Certain lots may not be utilized in their normal capacity; therefore, fans are recommended to plan ahead and decide where to park. If you’re coming downtown during business hours (Monday-Friday), there will be 12,000+ designated fan parking spots during that time.

Pre-paid Parking App

Through the Host Committee website and the Fan Mobile Pass app, guests at any event in downtown Houston will be able to pre-purchase their parking spot at a guaranteed rate. The parking pass can be printed or scanned through the app providing turn by turn directions to the lots.

Meters

Parking in downtown Houston is easy and convenient. There are more than 1,000 street parking spaces available in three hour increments. There are three different ways to pay at the pay station:

Pay-by-Plate: Enter your license plate number to pay
Pay-by-Phone: Download the app PayByPhone or dial a toll-free number (877) 727-5953
Pay-and-Display: Pay meter & display the receipt on your dashboard

Travel Tips

Please allow extra time when traveling downtown due to event-specific road closures and detours.

Public Transportation

Public transportation is recommended to access downtown Houston during Super Bowl related events. Houston METRO will have extended event schedules, increased frequency, and additional circulators and shuttles.

Parking

If you plan to drive downtown, there are more than 62,000 parking spots available during peak event hours. However, it is strongly encouraged to secure your parking in advance. Guarantee your spot in and around downtown Houston for all events by scrolling up to Downtown Event Parking.

Uber and Taxis

Uber has a designated pickup and drop-off zone around Super Bowl LIVE. The location is at the Super Bowl LIVE Welcome Center on Rusk Street between Crawford Street and Avenida de las Americas.

Bicycles

BikeHouston will provide a bike valet at Super Bowl LIVE to store your bike while you enjoy the festivities. The bike valet will be available during Super Bowl LIVE operating hours and will be located on Caroline Street between Clay and Dallas Streets.

Road Closures

Notable Road Closures

Partial Closures start January 19

Full Closures January 26th - February 6th

Polk Street (Between Austin and LaBranch)
Dallas Street (Between Austin and LaBranch)
LaBranch Street (Between Walker and Bell)

Surrounding Discovery Green:

Avenida De Las Americas
McKinney Street
Lamar Street

Recommended Driving Routes

Street closures may impact your commute on the East side of town. To ensure the easiest path into downtown we have provided preferred entrance routes to downtown from every direction. Please note that certain exits, streets, and parking areas may not be available during special events downtown.

From the West

1-10 East to Smith Street

From the East

I-10 West to San Jacinto St.
I-45 North to Scott St/St. Joseph’s Pkwy

From the South

I-69 North to West Gray Street or
I-69 to Spur 527 and Louisiana Street

From The North

I-69 South to Jackson

Public Transportation

METRO will provide additional trains and buses with extended hours of operation. It is the most cost effective and convenient way to get downtown.

Extended Rail Hours

Sat. January 28^th: 4:00AM* - 12:00AM

Sun. January 29^th: 4:00AM* - 11:00PM

Mon. January 30^th: 4:00AM* - 12:00AM

Tue. January 31^st: 4:00AM* - 12:00AM

Wed. February 1^st: 4:00AM* - 12:00AM

Thu. February 2^nd: 4:00AM* - 1:00AM

Fri. February 3^rd: 4:00AM* - 1:00AM

Sat. February 4^th: 4:00AM* - 1:00AM

Sun. February 5^th: 4:00AM* - 12:00AM

*First train varies by each rail line

Metro Fares

METRORail$1.25(one way)

METROBus$1.25(one way)

All Day Fare Rail/Bus$3.00

Metro Q Mobile Ticketing

Purchase your full-fare METRO bus and light-rail tickets 24/7 from your smartphone!

Special Event Circulators

Downtown

Greenlink offers free circulator routes in downtown to transport guests on the west side of downtown to Super Bowl LIVE. Routes include the Green Route,Orange Route, and Silver Route.

Uptown-Galleria

METRO will have special connectors from the Galleria to downtown for a fare of $2 each way.

Midtown

The Midtown circulator, operated by The Wave, is free and connects METRORail’s Red Line with popular spots at Midtown Park. It does not connect with specific parking lots.

Dates of Operation

Green Route: January 28^th to February 5^th Orange Route: January 28^th to February 5^th Silver Route: January 28^th to February 5^th Midtown Connector: January 28^th to February 5^th Galleria Connector: February 1^st to February 5^th

Shuttles

Alternate Transportation

Uber

Uber has a designated pick-up and drop-off zone around Super Bowl LIVE which will make the wait time and surge charging minimal. The location is at the Super Bowl LIVE Welcome Center on Rusk Street between Crawford Street and Avenida de las Americas.

Taxicabs

Taxicabs in downtown offer $6 taxicab rides anywhere downtown by any taxi company in Houston. Taxicab stands are located conveniently around downtown or find one on the City of Houston’s new rideshare app, ARRO.

Bicycle

Ride your bike and park it at the bike valet, courtesy of BikeHouston. The Bike Valet is located at Super Bowl LIVE on Caroline Street between Clay and Dallas Streets and is open during posted Super Bowl LIVE operating hours. For more information on BikeHouston, visit bikehouston.org