Upcoming events at Toyota Center
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
The quick pick at Toyota Center
For a Houston Rockets game, the premium choice is the center-court club band: sections 105 to 109 on the west side and 118 to 122 on the east side. Both ends of the floor sit at an even angle, and the seats come with club access. For value, take a sideline seat just outside those ranges or a low row on the sideline of the 400 level, the upper bowl, where the full court is in view.
One thing confuses first-time buyers: there is no 200 or 300 public seating level. The two middle tiers are suites, so the upper bowl jumps straight to the 400s.
How the bowl stacks up
- Lower bowl (100s): the sections nearest the court. About 2,900 club seats fill sections 105–109 and 118–122 at midcourt, as published by the arena, and courtside floor seats include club access.
- Lower and upper suites: 103 suites in all, set between the two public bowls.
- Upper bowl (400s): the top tier, reached from the upper concourse. Expect a steep angle and a complete view.
The arena publishes seven layouts: the Rockets configuration; 180-, 270- and 360-degree end-stage concerts; and half-house, one-third-house and three-quarter-house setups for smaller events. The degree numbers describe roughly how much of the ring around the stage is open. A 180 show leaves the seats behind the stage unsold, while a 360 show uses all of them. Find out which layout your date uses before you choose a section.
Seats to pick for Rockets games
- Midcourt club, 105–109 or 118–122: the most balanced view and the highest demand.
- Sideline 100s just past the club band: nearly the same perspective with less competition for tickets.
- Lower-bowl corners: close to the floor at a diagonal, which works well for basketball.
- Low 400-level rows on the sidelines: a high but complete look at the court, good for watching sets develop.
Rockets home games, 41 in the regular season, run from October through mid-April, with playoff dates into spring when the team advances. Weekend games and marquee opponents tend to sell first.
Seats to skip, and concert choices
Think twice about
- Upper rows behind the baskets: the far end of the court feels distant, and sideline action flattens out.
- Front row of the 400 level: seating guides report tight legroom there.
- Low rows behind a basket: close, yet you lose depth on half the floor.
For concerts
At an end-stage show, the lower-bowl sideline sections nearest the stage frequently beat the back of the floor, which is flat. Some sections that are excellent for basketball face an end stage at an awkward angle, so look at the stage position on the seat map. At a 360-degree, center-stage show, the midcourt sideline sections become the best in the arena. Toyota Center also books WWE events and has hosted UFC cards in past years.
Arriving: rail, garages and rideshare
METRORail's Green and Purple lines stop at Convention District station, a short walk away, and the hotels around the George R. Brown Convention Center are within walking distance.
- Tundra Garage: about 2,500 spaces at 1515 Jackson Street, with a skybridge to the arena, held for suite and club seat holders at Rockets games.
- Downtown lots: roughly 10,000 spaces in independent lots and garages within walking distance.
- Accessible parking: in the Tundra Garage (depending on the event) and nearby lots, with an accessible drop-off on LaBranch Street.
- Rideshare: pickup on Austin Street near Root Memorial Square Park. After a sellout, walk a few blocks before requesting a car.
Parking arrangements change by event; see the Toyota Center visitor page for the latest.
Bags, tickets and entry rules
As of 2026, the arena sets a size limit rather than a clear-bag rule: bags may measure no more than 10 by 6 by 2 inches, with diaper and medical bags allowed, and every bag is searched. Individual events can set tighter rules, so check the arena's A–Z guide before you go.
- Bigger bags: paid BinBox lockers at the Jackson Street entrance and the skybridge level of the Tundra Garage.
- Doors: Jackson Street, the Bell Street Atrium and the Polk Lobby.
- Tickets: AXS Mobile ID in the Rockets app or the AXS app.
- Payment: cashless; the box office turns cash into a prepaid virtual card.
- Re-entry: not allowed. Smoking is permitted only outdoors near Section 117.
The sunken bowl helps accessibility: you enter on the main concourse without a long climb. Assisted listening devices are at the guest experience booths, and real-time captioning is available with 48 hours' notice. Reserved Seat backs every order with a 100% guarantee.
Building a bowl 32 feet below Polk Street
Toyota Center replaced the Summit, later the Compaq Center, as the Rockets' home. Populous (then HOK Sport) designed it with Morris Architects and John Chase Architects, and Hunt Construction Group built it for about 235 million dollars, 182 million of that from the City of Houston. Dropping the bowl about 32 feet below the street took what was then the biggest excavation in the city's history.
Fleetwood Mac opened the building on October 6, 2003, and the Rockets played their first game here on October 30, 2003, against the Denver Nuggets. The AHL's Houston Aeros were tenants from 2003 to 2013, with hockey seating of 17,800. The arena hosted the NBA All-Star Game in 2006 and 2013. The WNBA's Houston Comets, who played here from 2004 to 2007, are scheduled to return in 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What are the club sections at Toyota Center?
The club seats are sections 105 to 109 on the west side and 118 to 122 on the east side, at midcourt in the lower bowl.
Why are there no 200 or 300 sections at Toyota Center?
The two middle levels are suites, so the public upper bowl is numbered in the 400s.
How many seats does Toyota Center have for basketball?
Wikipedia lists 18,104 and the arena lists 18,300. Concerts hold about 19,000.
How big a bag can you bring into Toyota Center?
As of 2026, up to 10 by 6 by 2 inches, plus diaper and medical bags. Paid lockers hold larger bags; check the current policy before you go.
Which METRORail station serves Toyota Center?
Convention District station on the Green and Purple lines, a short walk from the arena.
Can you pay cash at Toyota Center?
No. The arena is cashless, but the box office can convert cash into a prepaid card.