Shell Energy Stadium is the home of the Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash and the busiest and most dynamic soccer venue in North America. The multi-sport stadium has hosted nearly 300 events since opening in 2012 including three CONCACAF Gold Cups (2013, 2015, 2017) and the 2017 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifier. Shell Energy Stadium averages close to 40 soccer matches each year and has held more than 50 international matches and has also hosted a number of rugby events. Kenny Chesney and Ed Sheeran are among the performers who have headlined concerts at the stadium.
Info
Year Built: 2011 Square Footage for Meeting Space:
Site size: 522,720 square feet (12 acres)
Building size: 340,000 square feet
Stage: 5,000 square feet
West Club: 5,000 square feet – seats 108 & up to 120 guests
Bud Deck – holds up to 100 people
Party Suites – holds 14 to 50 people offering seating for 14
Concourse – open for different options
Heineken Terrace Party Deck – space for groups of 150 up to 300 people
Seating Capacity: 22,000
Number of Fields: 1
Awards/Designations
July 13, 2013: CONCACAF Gold Cup sold out
2013: PNC Stadium was given two awards as one of the Houston’s most influential real estate projects at the Houston Business Journal 2013 Landmark Awards.
PNC Stadium was awarded the LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Counsel as Pioneering Example of New Construction Sustainable Design.
PNC Stadium was also recently named 2012 Marketer of the Year best in category – Sports/Entertainment Venue, and the Houston Dynamo were named best in the category – Professional Sports Team by the Houston chapter of the American Marketing Association.
Resident Partners
Naming Rights: Shell Energy Stadium
Stadium Partners: Anheuser-Busch, Bacardi RTD, C. Baldwin, Coca-Cola, Heriberto Ramos & Associates, MD Anderson Cancer Center, SeatGeek, Silver Eagle Distributors Houston
Parking & Tailgating Information
Parking: Shell Energy stadium utilized Lots B and C on the North side of the stadium. Availability and pricing vary with each game and the Astros schedule. Street parking is also available in the area on a first come first serve basis.
Lots B and C are normally open three hours prior to kickoff. ADA spots are available on a first come first serve basis.
Tailgating: Permitted tailgating is dependent on the events occurring at Shell Energy Stadium and the Astros schedule. Any tailgating questions and be send to fanconduct@houstondynamo.com.
Visit Shell Energy Stadium’s website for more information on directions and parking: https://www.houstondynamofc.com/shell-energy-stadium/directions.
Venue Policies
At Shell Energy Stadium, all guests entering the facility are subject to a metal-detector screening, visual inspection, and a bag inspection.
All glass and metal containers of any kind are prohibited.
Guests may not bring food or beverages into the facility. • Alcohol is also prohibited into the stadium.
Shell Energy Stadium management reserves the right to deny entry to guests wearing clothing displaying offensive language and/or images.
Guests are required to wear shirts upon entry and shoes at all time.
Noisemakers such as air horns, drums, cowbells, horns, vuvuzelas and whistles are prohibited.
Shell Energy Stadium has a no re-entry policy during events.
From I-10 West traveling East: From I 10, exit US 59 South > Exit Downtown Destinations/Hamilton on the right > Continue straight on Hamilton > Turn left onto Texas > PNC Stadium is on Texas between Hutchins and Dowling.
From I-10 East traveling West: From I-10, exit US 59 South > Exit Downtown Destination/Hamilton on the right > Continue straight on Hamilton > Turn left onto Texas > PNC Stadium is on Texas between Hutchins and Dowling.
From I-45 North Traveling South: From I-45, exit I-610 East > Continue on I-610 East > Exit US 59 South > Take the Jackson exit > Continue onto Jackson > Turn left onto Franklin > Take 1stright onto St. Emanuel > Turn left onto Texas > BBVA Stadium is on Texas between Hutchins and Dowling.
From I-45 South traveling North: From I-45, take the Scott St. exit > Keep left at the fork; follow signs for St. Joseph Pkwy/Pease > Keep right at the fork; follow signs for Pease > Turn right onto Dowling > Turn left onto Walker > Turn right onto St. Emanuel > Turn right onto Texas > PNC Stadium is on Texas between Hutchins and Dowling.
From US-59 South traveling North: From US-59, take the Polk St. exit > Continue on access road which will turn into Chartres > Continue onto Chartres > Turn right onto Texas > PNC Compass Stadium is on Texas between Hutchins and Dowling.
From US-59 North traveling South: From US-59 South, take the Jackson exit > Continue onto Jackson > Turn left onto Franklin > Take 1stright onto St. Emanuel > Turn left onto Texas > PNC Stadium is on Texas between Hutchins and Dowling.
From 288 traveling North: From 288, exit US-59 North > Take the Polk St. exit > Continue on access road which will turn into Chartres > Continue onto Chartres > Turn right onto Texas > PNC Stadium is on Texas between Hutchins and Dowling.