Upcoming events at Toyota Center
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Houston's downtown arena and home of the Rockets
Toyota Center is the home of the NBA's Houston Rockets, an indoor arena at 1510 Polk Street in downtown Houston, next to the George R. Brown Convention Center. It seats 18,104 for basketball according to Wikipedia, while the arena's own guide lists 18,300; concerts can reach about 19,000. It opened in October 2003.
The arena books well beyond basketball: arena concert tours, WWE events and, in past years, UFC cards. The WNBA's Houston Comets, who played here from 2004 to 2007, are scheduled to return in 2027.
- Rockets basketball: 41 regular-season home games from October through mid-April, plus any playoff games into the spring.
- Concerts: year-round, with the busiest stretches in the gaps around the NBA schedule.
- Smaller shows: the arena can shrink to half-house and partial layouts for events that do not need the full bowl.
Toyota Center seating chart: the 100s, the suites and the 400s
The layout is simple: a lower bowl numbered in the 100s, two suite levels in the middle, and an upper bowl numbered in the 400s. There is no 200 or 300 seating level for general ticket buyers, which is why the upper sections jump straight to the 400s.
Lower bowl (100s)
The sections closest to the court. The club seats, about 2,900 in all, are in Sections 105 through 109 on the west side and 118 through 122 on the east side, the sideline sections at the middle of the court on each side. Those club ranges are published by the arena and listed on Wikipedia. Courtside seats on the floor carry club access.
Suites
Lower and upper suite levels, with 103 suites in all, sit between the two bowls.
Upper bowl (400s)
The highest seats in the arena, reached from the upper concourse.
Event setups
The arena publishes seven seating configurations: the Rockets layout; 360-degree, 270-degree and 180-degree end-stage concerts; and half-house, one-third-house and three-quarter-house layouts for smaller shows. The 180, 270 and 360 labels describe roughly how many degrees of the bowl around the stage are open, so a 180 end-stage show leaves the seats behind the stage unsold while a 360 show uses the full ring. Check which setup your event uses before choosing a section.
Best seats for Rockets games and concerts
For a Rockets game
- Best overall view: the center-court club sections, 105 to 109 and 118 to 122, where you see both ends of the floor at an even angle. Expect the highest demand here.
- Best lower-bowl value: the sideline sections just outside the club ranges, and the corners of the 100 level, which keep you close while giving up a little angle.
- Best value overall: the lower rows of the 400 level along the sidelines. The angle is high but the whole court is in view, which suits watching plays develop.
Seats to think twice about
- High rows behind the baskets: far from the action at the other end of the court, with a flattened view of play along the sidelines.
- The first row of the 400 level: seating guides note tight legroom in the front row of the upper sections.
- Low rows behind the baskets: close, but you lose depth on half the court.
For concerts
For an end-stage show, the lower-bowl sideline sections closest to the stage often give a better view than the back of the floor, and some sections that are excellent for basketball sit at a poor angle to an end stage. For a 360-degree, center-stage show, the sideline sections at midcourt become the strongest seats in the house.
Getting there: METRORail, Toyota Center parking and rideshare
METRORail's Green and Purple lines stop at Convention District station, a short walk from the arena. Downtown hotels around the convention center are also within walking distance.
Parking
- The Toyota Tundra Garage, at 1515 Jackson Street with about 2,500 spaces and a skybridge to the arena, is reserved for suite and club seat holders at Rockets games.
- About 10,000 parking spaces in independent lots and garages are within walking distance downtown.
- Accessible parking is offered in the Tundra Garage (varying by event) and in surrounding lots, with an accessible drop-off on LaBranch Street.
Rideshare
Rideshare pickup is on Austin Street near Root Memorial Square Park. After a sold-out Rockets game or concert, walking a few blocks away from the arena before requesting a ride usually saves time. See the arena's plan-your-visit page for current details, since parking arrangements change by event.
Toyota Center bag policy and entry (2026)
As of 2026, Toyota Center allows bags no larger than 10 by 6 by 2 inches, plus diaper bags and medical bags; it is a size limit, not a clear-bag rule. All bags are searched at entry. Check the venue's current policy before you go, since individual events can set stricter rules.
- Oversized bags: BinBox lockers, for a fee, are at the Jackson Street entrance and the skybridge level of the Tundra Garage.
- Entrances: Jackson Street, the Bell Street Atrium and the Polk Lobby.
- Tickets: entry is by AXS Mobile ID through the Rockets app or the AXS app.
- Re-entry: not permitted.
- Payment: the arena is cashless; the box office converts cash into a prepaid virtual card for concessions.
- Smoking: prohibited inside, with an outdoor area near Section 117.
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Accessibility and amenities
Because the bowl sits about 32 feet below street level, you enter on the main concourse without climbing a long run of stairs, then walk down to the lower bowl. Assisted listening devices are available at the guest experience booths, and real-time captioning can be arranged with 48 hours' notice. The arena also has three floor-level lounges.
A short history of Toyota Center
Toyota Center replaced the Summit (later the Compaq Center) as the Rockets' home. Designed by Populous (then HOK Sport) with Morris Architects and John Chase Architects and built by Hunt Construction Group, it cost about 235 million dollars, with the City of Houston covering 182 million. Sinking the bowl 32 feet below the street required what was then the largest excavation in Houston history.
- October 6, 2003: opened with a Fleetwood Mac concert.
- October 30, 2003: the first Rockets game, against the Denver Nuggets.
- 2003 to 2013: also home to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League; hockey capacity is 17,800.
- 2006 and 2013: hosted the NBA All-Star Game.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Toyota Center?
Toyota Center seats 18,104 for basketball according to Wikipedia, while the arena lists 18,300. Concert capacity is about 19,000 and hockey capacity is 17,800.
What is the Toyota Center bag policy?
As of 2026, bags may be no larger than 10 by 6 by 2 inches, with exceptions for diaper and medical bags. It is a size limit rather than a clear-bag rule, and paid lockers are available for larger bags. Check the current policy before you go.
Where do you park for a Rockets game at Toyota Center?
The attached Tundra Garage is reserved for suite and club seat holders at Rockets games, so most fans use the roughly 10,000 spaces in independent downtown lots and garages within walking distance, or take METRORail to Convention District station.
What are the best seats at Toyota Center?
For basketball, the center-court sections 105 to 109 and 118 to 122 have the best view. The 400 level along the sidelines is the value choice.
Why does Toyota Center go from the 100s to the 400s?
The two middle levels are suites, so the general upper bowl is numbered in the 400s.
Is Toyota Center cashless?
Yes. All points of sale take cards or contactless payment only, and the box office converts cash into a prepaid card for concessions.