Can you bring food into Reliant Stadium?

Houston Texans · Houston, TX

Allowed for dietary needs, with conditions

Reliant Stadium food policy

Allowed for dietary needs, with conditions

The Houston Texans accessibility guide permits guests with valid dietary restrictions, such as food allergies, to request an outside-food exception by emailing FanFeedback@HoustonTexans.com before the game. The current Texans A-Z guide otherwise prohibits outside food.

We checked the venue’s rules on October 10, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Reliant Stadium bag policy

Clear bags only

  • Clear bags up to 12"x12"x6".
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags are allowed.
  • Small clutch purses up to 4.5"x6.5" are allowed.
  • All other bags are prohibited, and diaper bags are not allowed.

Food and drinks: Outside food and beverage and coolers are not allowed. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Reliant Stadium?

Carry-in facts

From the venue’s page, checked Oct 19, 2026. Anything not listed here isn’t in the lines we saved from that page, so ask.
ItemRuleThe venue’s words
Diaper bagNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Diaper Bags”
Soft coolerNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bagNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers”
Food from homeNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Outside food and beverage”
Outside drinksNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Outside food and beverage”

Applies to: Texans home games. We checked the venue’s page on October 19, 2026. Concerts and special events can have other rules, so check the venue’s page before you go.

Gluten-free food at Reliant Stadium

14 foods to ask about · 13 suite only. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

What to ask at the stand
  1. Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  2. Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
  3. Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  4. Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?

Please read

I can’t eat gluten

For a medical reason I need food with no wheat, barley or rye, not even crumbs.

  • Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  • Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  • Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?

Thank you!

Who to ask at Reliant Stadium

Ask before you go

Fill in the date and your name, then email it or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Call the number above.