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NRG STADIUM REGULATIONS ADA accessibility Accessible seating for guests with disabilities is located on all levels of NRG Stadium in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Wheelchair escorts are available to/from your seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests needing curbside wheelchair assistance should visit a Guest Services Information Booth. WILDCAT Bowl Game GUIDE ATM machines For your convenience, ATM machines are provided by Amegy Bank of Texas and are located throughout NRG Stadium. Please refer to directional signage for specific locations.

Credit card policy NRG Stadium accepts MasterCard, American Express and Visa at all permanent concession stands and merchandise locations.

Family restrooms Courtesy of AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl Family restrooms are located on each concourse for your convenience. Please refer Clear Bag Policy Fans will continue to be able to enjoy their to directional signage for specific locations. To provide a safer environment for the public tailgate activities in the parking lots and to do Priority access for these restrooms is given to and significantly expedite fan entry into so with greater safety and the knowledge that families and guests with disabilities. stadiums, Lone Star Sports & Entertainment their entry into the stadium will be smoother (“LSSE”) has implemented a policy this year and faster. They also will continue to be able First aid that limits the size and type of bags that may to carry items allowed into the stadium, such Emergency medical teams are on call in NRG be brought into stadiums. as binoculars, cameras and smart phones. Stadium at all times. If you require medical assistance, please contact the nearest usher or LSSE strongly encourages fans to not bring *Non-approved seat cushions include large law enforcement official, or proceed to one of any type of bags, but those outlined here. traditional seat cushions that have pockets, The Methodist Hospital First Aid zippers, compartments or covers. Please see Stations located on Levels 1, 3 and 5 in the Fans will be able to carry the following your club guest services office to have your northeast and southwest corners of the style and size bag, package or container at seat cushion examined. Stadium. Guests on the Suite Levels should stadium plaza areas, stadium gates or when proceed to the Club Level or inform a NRG approaching queue lines of fans awaiting Prohibited Items Stadium Guest Services Team Member. Guests entry into the stadium: For your safety and the continuity of the game may also call 832-667-1400 to request medical  Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and on the field, the following items are prohibited assistance. do not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches -or- in NRG Stadium:  One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc  Beach balls Guest services information booths bag or similar)  Fireworks Guests may seek assistance from any NRG  Small clutch bags, approximately the size  Footballs brought in from outside Stadium Guest Services Team Member. In of a hand, with or without a handle or strap  Frisbees addition, two Guest Services Information can be taken into the stadium with one of the  Illegal substances Booths are located on the Field Level, the clear plastic bags  Laptop computers Verizon Club Level and the Upper Level  An exception will be made for medically  Laser pens in the northwest and southeast corners necessary items after proper inspection at a  Noisemakers outside of sections 113, 133, 319, 347, 517 and gate designated for this purpose.  Outside food & beverages 543 to provide you with additional assistance.  Weapons/firearms Each booth will be open 90 minutes prior to Prohibited items include, but are not limited  Selfie Sticks the game and remain open until the end of to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, the game. The Guest Services Team Members briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, If you have any questions about NRG can assist you with ticketing, concession non-approved seat cushions*, luggage of any Stadium’s prohibited items, please call the K-State VS. Texas A&M | Dec. 28, 2016 | Houston, Texas locations, parking and most general kind, computer bags and camera bags or any customer service line at 832-667-2002. information regarding NRG Park. bag larger than the permissible size.

Guests can also text a question or concern to “HOU” issue to 78247 on gamedays and a Guest Services Team Member will be happy to assist you. Sponsored by:

For the complete list of stadium regulations, visit AdvoCareTexasBowl.com. TRANSPORTATION PREGAME PARTY AND FOOTBALL STADIUM Driving THE BASICS NRG Stadium is located within the inner loop of the Advocare V100 southern portion of Interstate Loop 610 between Kirby and Fannin streets. For driving directions and to print out Pep Rally Texas Bowl a driving map, visit AdvoCareTexasBowl.com/directions. Pregame party

Gates open 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 SPECIAL CAMPUS GUESTS From the North Bowl V100 Texas Courtesy of AdvoCare BBVA Compass Stadium  K-State football team and coaches 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28  Take I-45 (south) or Hwy. 59 (south) to Hwy. 288 (south). 2200 Texas Ave.  The K-State Marching Band, NRG Stadium  Take Hwy. 288 (south) to 610 Loop (west). 1 NRG Parkway, Houston Downtown Houston cheerleaders and Willie the Wildcat  Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit. Football stadium  K-State dignitaries  Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main.  Free admission • And more!  From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall.  From South Main turn right on McNee. BBVA Compass Stadium encourages fans to not Sponsored by: K-State Alumni Association, Other Bowl Week activities  Enter main gate at NRG Park. bring bags to the stadium. If a guest choses to President’s Office, K-State Athletics and the bring a bag to the stadium, it must be no larger KSU Foundation METRORail than 14” x 14” x 6”. More information can be KICKOFF CONCERT Houston’s light rail system serves NRG found at www.bbvacompassstadium.com/ 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 Stadium and fans are encouraged to use guest-services/security-policies. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline St. Kick off the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl this option. Trains run every 12 minutes week right with Texas country legend and the cost of riding the train is $1.25 K-State Alumni Association pregame Party Robert Earl Keen. More info and tickets each way. All trains are accessible at AdvoCareTexasBowl.com. and a shuttle will be available to 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28  Peter Dorhout, vice president for transport disabled guests needing NRG Center research, K-State WILDCAT WELCOME PARTY additional assistance from the This is within walking distance  Jackie Hartman ’80, ’83, chief of staff/ 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 Fannin light rail stop to a drop to NRG Stadium director of community relations, K-State 3rd Floor, 2303 Smith Street Powercat Gameday live broadcast of off point near the BHP Billiton  Jeff Morris ’80, vice president for “The Game” (4-6 p.m.) and great drinks gate. For complete information on schedules, parking Registration was required prior to Dec. 21. communications and marketing, K-State and fun with fellow Wildcats. areas and buying tickets, please visit ridemetro.org.  Debbie Mercer ’84, ’88, ’96, ’99, dean, More info at PowercatGameday.com. MENU K-State College of Education Texas smokehouse beef brisket,  Frank Tracz, professor of music and BOWL BASH PARKING & TAILGATING INFORMATION smoked chicken legs and thighs, BLT director of bands, K-State 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 salad, chipotle potato salad, baked beans,  Brad Sidener ’80, senior vice president Midtown locations Platinum parking lots open at 3 p.m. Taxi and hotel shuttle services recommended. Open flames are allowed but Bowl Bash will pit Wildcat and Aggie fans roasted corn, jalapeno cheese bread, and COO, K-State Alumni Association All other lots open at 4 p.m. Taxis and hotel shuttles may drop off and pick all barbecue pits left unattended must be against one another to find out who has Call 832-667-2390 to purchase your up in the Green Lot near the south pedestrian extinguished. assorted cookies and brownies, beer, wine,  Terin Walters ’05, director of the best fans in college football! Fans parking pass! bridge over Kirby Drive to the Stadium. Taxis  Ash containers, trash containers and port-o- soda, iced tea, water development programs and travel, K-State will converge on local bars in Midtown are staged in this location postgame so lets are located in each lot. Alumni Association Houston to compete in contests and Accessible parking guests do not need to call ahead for a cab.  For safety purposes, all tents, chairs, etc. SPECIAL CAMPUS GUESTS  Andrea Bryant Gladin ’02, director giveaways while meeting Gridiron Parking spaces are available for guests with must be put away before entering NRG  Richard B. Myers ’65, K-State president of alumni programs, K-State Alumni Legends, Team Mascots, Cheerleaders disabilities on the north and south sides of Tailgating Policy Stadium.  Mary Jo Myers ’64, K-State first lady Association and more! At the end of the night, NRG Stadium and passes for these spaces can  Parking is first-come, first-served for the  All cooking equipment shall be situated whichever teams have the most fans in be pre-purchased, subject to availability. first hour; saving spots will not be allowed. If away from crowds, buildings, vehicles or   Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, president and Gavin Hargrave ’08, ’10, associate attendance will be crowned the Bowl you would like to tailgate near friends, please combustible materials. A minimum clearance CEO, K-State Alumni Association director of alumni programs, K-State Bash Champions! For limited mobility guests, drop off and arrive together. distance of 3 feet is required.  April Mason, provost and senior vice Alumni Association More info at AdvoCareTexasBowl.com. pick up points have been designated on  Tailgating will be limited to one 8 by 16  A minimum class 2A-10B:C fire extinguisher president, K-State  The K-State Marching Band, the southeast (Amegy Bank Gate) and foot space for each valid parking hangtag, with a current service tag is required at each  Cindy Bontrager ’80, ’82, vice president cheerleaders and Willie the Wildcat POWERCAT GAMEDAY northeast (BHP Billiton Gate) corners of NRG and must not cross over into the drive lane cooking area. for administration and finance, K-State • And more! 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 Stadium. Drivers may access these locations designated by the blue lines down each aisle.  LP-gas cooking appliances shall be UL listed off of Kirby onto Westridge or NRG Parkway  RVs, buses and oversized vehicles will need and approved for use. LP-gas cylinders shall  Pat Bosco ’71, ’73, vice president for 3rd Floor, 2303 Smith Street Powercat Gameday live starting at 4 (McNee), respectively, by alerting the parking to pre-purchase a minimum of two parking be secured in an upright position to keep student life/dean of students, K-State Sponsored by: K-State Alumni Association p.m. Come pregame with Purple Nation attendant that they are dropping off or spots and need to park in the designated RV from falling and positioned to prevent impact before heading to the game. picking up a guest. Once the guest is dropped areas in each lot. from vehicle traffic. Portable generators More info at PowercatGameday.com. off, drivers should leave and proceed to the  No music system speakers may exceed 18 are not to be filled while running and fuel Get the app! gameday parking lot for which they have a inches tall and 12 inches wide. Music speakers must be in a UL listed safety can (2 gal. max). NISSAN TITAN TEXFEST parking pass. may not produce sound greater than 68 Portable generators and fuel must be stored decibels in accordance to the City of Houston away from cooking appliances. CONTACT US The Your Link for Life app 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 RV parking sound ordinance Sections 30.1-30.9  Guests are welcome to continue tailgating K-State Alumni Association brings benefits of the Bud Light Plaza, NRG Stadium Come early and join the party. Live Texas RVs must follow the same tailgating  Liquid charcoal starter or other flammable up to one hour after the end of the game. 800-600-ALUM K-State Alumni Association country music on the Bud Light Stage, guidelines as all other fans. Call 832- 667-2390 liquids are strictly prohibited. Charcoal may However, in some instances guests may be www.K-State.com to your mobile device. great food, $2.50 Bud Lights, family to purchase RV parking. be started with an electrical starter designed asked to clear the parking lots before that time. [email protected] Check the Bowl tile for more activities and Team Spirit Walks. More for this purpose or quick starting charcoal is Texas Bowl information. info at AdvoCareTexasBowl.com. http://bit.ly/PregameApp. For more parking and tailgating information, visit AdvoCareTexasBowl.com. TRANSPORTATION PREGAME PARTY AND FOOTBALL STADIUM Driving THE BASICS NRG Stadium is located within the inner loop of the Advocare V100 southern portion of Interstate Loop 610 between Kirby and Fannin streets. For driving directions and to print out Pep Rally Texas Bowl a driving map, visit AdvoCareTexasBowl.com/directions. Pregame party Gates open 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 SPECIAL CAMPUS GUESTS From the North Bowl V100 Texas Courtesy of AdvoCare 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 BBVA Compass Stadium  K-State football team and coaches  Take I-45 (south) or Hwy. 59 (south) to Hwy. 288 (south). NRG Stadium 2200 Texas Ave.  The K-State Marching Band,  Take Hwy. 288 (south) to 610 Loop (west). 1 NRG Parkway, Houston Downtown Houston cheerleaders and Willie the Wildcat  Take 610 (west) to Fannin or South Main exit. Football stadium  K-State dignitaries  Exit and turn right on Fannin or South Main.  Free admission • And more!  From Fannin turn left on Naomi or Holly Hall.  From South Main turn right on McNee. BBVA Compass Stadium encourages fans to not Sponsored by: K-State Alumni Association, Other Bowl Week activities  Enter main gate at NRG Park. bring bags to the stadium. If a guest choses to President’s Office, K-State Athletics and the bring a bag to the stadium, it must be no larger METRORail than 14” x 14” x 6”. More information can be KSU Foundation KICKOFF CONCERT Houston’s light rail system serves NRG found at www.bbvacompassstadium.com/ 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 Stadium and fans are encouraged to use guest-services/security-policies. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline St. Kick off the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl this option. Trains run every 12 minutes week right with Texas country legend and the cost of riding the train is $1.25 Robert Earl Keen. More info and tickets each way. All trains are accessible K-State Alumni Association pregame Party at AdvoCareTexasBowl.com. and a shuttle will be available to transport disabled guests needing WILDCAT WELCOME PARTY 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28  Jackie Hartman ’80, ’83, chief of staff/ additional assistance from the 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 Fannin light rail stop to a drop NRG Center director of community relations, K-State 3rd Floor, 2303 Smith Street This is within walking distance  Jeff Morris ’80, vice president for Powercat Gameday live broadcast of off point near the BHP Billiton to NRG Stadium communications and marketing, K-State “The Game” (4-6 p.m.) and great drinks gate. For complete information on schedules, parking  Debbie Mercer ’84, ’88, ’96, ’99, dean, and fun with fellow Wildcats. areas and buying tickets, please visit ridemetro.org. Registration was required prior to Dec. 21. K-State College of Education More info at PowercatGameday.com.  Frank Tracz, professor of music and BOWL BASH MENU director of bands, K-State 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 PARKING & TAILGATING INFORMATION Texas smokehouse beef brisket,  Brad Sidener ’80, senior vice president Midtown locations Platinum parking lots open at 3 p.m. Taxi and hotel shuttle services recommended. Open flames are allowed but smoked chicken legs and thighs, BLT and COO, K-State Alumni Association Bowl Bash will pit Wildcat and Aggie fans All other lots open at 4 p.m. Taxis and hotel shuttles may drop off and pick all barbecue pits left unattended must be salad, chipotle potato salad, baked beans,  Terin Walters ’05, director of against one another to find out who has Call 832-667-2390 to purchase your up in the Green Lot near the south pedestrian extinguished. roasted corn, jalapeno cheese bread, development programs and travel, K-State the best fans in college football! Fans parking pass! bridge over Kirby Drive to the Stadium. Taxis  Ash containers, trash containers and port-o- assorted cookies and brownies, beer, wine, Alumni Association will converge on local bars in Midtown are staged in this location postgame so lets are located in each lot. soda, iced tea, water  Andrea Bryant Gladin ’02, director Houston to compete in contests and Accessible parking guests do not need to call ahead for a cab.  For safety purposes, all tents, chairs, etc. giveaways while meeting Gridiron of alumni programs, K-State Alumni Parking spaces are available for guests with must be put away before entering NRG Legends, Team Mascots, Cheerleaders disabilities on the north and south sides of Tailgating Policy Stadium. SPECIAL CAMPUS GUESTS Association and more! At the end of the night, NRG Stadium and passes for these spaces can  Parking is first-come, first-served for the  All cooking equipment shall be situated  Richard B. Myers ’65, K-State president  Gavin Hargrave ’08, ’10, associate whichever teams have the most fans in be pre-purchased, subject to availability. first hour; saving spots will not be allowed. If away from crowds, buildings, vehicles or  Mary Jo Myers ’64, K-State first lady director of alumni programs, K-State attendance will be crowned the Bowl you would like to tailgate near friends, please combustible materials. A minimum clearance  Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, president and Alumni Association Bash Champions! For limited mobility guests, drop off and arrive together. distance of 3 feet is required. CEO, K-State Alumni Association  The K-State Marching Band, More info at AdvoCareTexasBowl.com. pick up points have been designated on  Tailgating will be limited to one 8 by 16  A minimum class 2A-10B:C fire extinguisher  April Mason, provost and senior vice cheerleaders and Willie the Wildcat the southeast (Amegy Bank Gate) and foot space for each valid parking hangtag, with a current service tag is required at each POWERCAT GAMEDAY northeast (BHP Billiton Gate) corners of NRG and must not cross over into the drive lane cooking area. president, K-State • And more! 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 Stadium. Drivers may access these locations designated by the blue lines down each aisle.  LP-gas cooking appliances shall be UL listed  Pat Bosco ’71, ’73, vice president for 3rd Floor, 2303 Smith Street off of Kirby onto Westridge or NRG Parkway  RVs, buses and oversized vehicles will need and approved for use. LP-gas cylinders shall student life/dean of students, K-State Sponsored by: K-State Alumni Association Powercat Gameday live starting at 4 (McNee), respectively, by alerting the parking to pre-purchase a minimum of two parking be secured in an upright position to keep p.m. Come pregame with Purple Nation attendant that they are dropping off or spots and need to park in the designated RV from falling and positioned to prevent impact before heading to the game. picking up a guest. Once the guest is dropped areas in each lot. from vehicle traffic. Portable generators More info at PowercatGameday.com. off, drivers should leave and proceed to the  No music system speakers may exceed 18 are not to be filled while running and fuel Get the app! gameday parking lot for which they have a inches tall and 12 inches wide. Music speakers must be in a UL listed safety can (2 gal. max). NISSAN TITAN TEXFEST parking pass. may not produce sound greater than 68 Portable generators and fuel must be stored decibels in accordance to the City of Houston away from cooking appliances. CONTACT US The Your Link for Life app 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 RV parking sound ordinance Sections 30.1-30.9  Guests are welcome to continue tailgating K-State Alumni Association brings benefits of the Bud Light Plaza, NRG Stadium Come early and join the party. Live Texas RVs must follow the same tailgating  Liquid charcoal starter or other flammable up to one hour after the end of the game. 800-600-ALUM K-State Alumni Association country music on the Bud Light Stage, guidelines as all other fans. Call 832- 667-2390 liquids are strictly prohibited. Charcoal may However, in some instances guests may be www.K-State.com to your mobile device. great food, $2.50 Bud Lights, family to purchase RV parking. be started with an electrical starter designed asked to clear the parking lots before that time. [email protected] Check the Bowl tile for more activities and Team Spirit Walks. More for this purpose or quick starting charcoal is Texas Bowl information. info at AdvoCareTexasBowl.com. http://bit.ly/PregameApp. For more parking and tailgating information, visit AdvoCareTexasBowl.com. NRG STADIUM REGULATIONS ADA accessibility Accessible seating for guests with disabilities is located on all levels of NRG Stadium in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Wheelchair escorts are available to/from your seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests needing curbside wheelchair assistance should visit a Guest Services Information Booth. WILDCAT Bowl Game GUIDE ATM machines For your convenience, ATM machines are provided by Amegy Bank of Texas and are located throughout NRG Stadium. Please refer to directional signage for specific locations.

Credit card policy NRG Stadium accepts MasterCard, American Express and Visa at all permanent concession stands and merchandise locations.

Guests can also text a question or concern to “HOU” issue to 78247 on gamedays and a Guest Services Team Member will be happy to assist you. Sponsored by:

For the complete list of stadium regulations, visit AdvoCareTexasBowl.com.