As the Texans get set to open the season Sept. 13 against the Buffalo Bills, NRG Stadium is rolling out a noticeably bigger menu and a few new premium spaces for fans walking through the gates this year.
The team showcased the changes Monday at its annual “What’s New” event, and the biggest theme was simple: more variety. In all, there are 80 new food and drink options spread throughout the stadium, with plenty of them built around two trends that have taken over sports venues - protein-heavy meals and food served in bowls.
One of the most eye-catching additions is the Get Jacked Protein Power Burger Bowl, which stacks a chopped burger patty, bacon, nacho cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and Cajun cheese curds over fries in a football-shaped souvenir bowl. Fans can also dig into barbacoa beef and fried chicken bowls, while the Battle Red Berry Bird brings a Texans twist with a fried chicken sandwich tossed in strawberry-buffalo sauce and finished with coleslaw, pickles and Cajun cheese curds.
Houston’s food scene is getting its own spotlight, too. The new lineup includes peri peri nachos and Korean meatball bao, and El Tiempo is coming back to the stadium with spots on the first and fifth levels. Hugo’s and Craft Pita will also be on the club level.
The changes go beyond concessions. NRG Stadium is also adding the 6,000-square-foot BMW Lone Star Ballroom, along with the BMW M Club Blue, a more exclusive space designed to deliver a higher-end game-day experience with premium food and extra perks.
The Texans say the goal is to give different kinds of fans something that fits what they want, whether that’s a familiar stadium staple or a more upscale outing. And while the menu is getting a refresh, some basics aren’t changing - the team says prices on select standard items, including nachos and beer, will stay the same.
So when the Texans kick off the 2026 season, fans will have plenty of new options to choose from, whether they want a classic bite, something a little more over-the-top, or a premium experience.
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