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John O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial Stadium - home of Houston in Houston, TX
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John O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial StadiumHouston, Texas

Houston

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Capacity
39,700
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Conference
Big 12
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Opened
2014
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Surface
Act Global UBU Speed Series S5-M Synthetic Turf

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📖About John O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial Stadium

Space City Financial Stadium (John O'Quinn Field) holds 40,000 and is one of the newest on-campus stadiums in college football. Opened in 2014 as TDECU Stadium, it brought Houston football back to campus after 16 years at the Astrodome and Reliant Stadium.

🏛️History

Origins

Opened August 29, 2014 with a 33-23 win over UTSA. Built for $128 million as the first on-campus stadium since 1941. Named for John O'Quinn (legendary Houston attorney).

Major Renovations

2014Stadium opened with 40,000 capacity
2024Space City Financial acquired naming rights

Notable Moments

Nov 17, 2016Houston beat Louisville 36-10
Sep 3, 2016#15 Houston beat #3 Oklahoma 33-23 in upset
Sep 2, 2024Big 12 era debut vs UNLV

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Cougar Club on west side has premium hospitality. Sections 106-112 offer midfield views. East side has downtown Houston skyline views.

Parking Tips

Campus lots on Wheeler Avenue. ERP Garage is closest. Free shuttles from remote lots. METRORail stop at Wheeler/TSU.

Game Day

Cougar Walk brings team through fans on the south side. Shasta the cougar mascot. "Whose House? Coogs' House!" chant. Post-game, explore Third Ward restaurants. Clear bag policy enforced.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

Christian's Tailgate (Midtown)

$$

Houston sports bar staple with big burgers, plenty of TVs, and a lively game-day crowd.

📍 3.2 miles2000 Bagby St

💡 Great for pregame meetups—arrive early to snag a table on busy Saturdays.

Little Woodrow's Midtown

$$

Classic Texas patio bar with bucket specials and a casual tailgate vibe.

📍 3 miles5601 Milam St

💡 Outdoor patio is perfect for warm-weather kickoffs.

The Den at UH

$

Campus-adjacent bar known for cheap drinks and pregame crowds of Coogs fans.

📍 0.8 miles4816 Calhoun Rd

💡 Walkable from the stadium—great last stop before heading through the gates.

Truck Yard Houston

$$

Laid-back beer garden with food trucks, outdoor games, and a fun pregame atmosphere.

📍 3.3 miles2118 Lamar St

💡 Get there early to claim picnic tables on sunny game days.

🍽️Restaurants

Ninfa's on Navigation

$$

Iconic Tex-Mex institution famous for sizzling fajitas and legendary margaritas.

📍 2.7 miles2704 Navigation Blvd

💡 Order the fajitas for the full Houston experience—great for groups.

The Pit Room

$$

Top-tier Texas barbecue with smoked brisket, ribs, and house-made sausage.

📍 4.5 miles1201 Richmond Ave

💡 Go early—popular items can sell out by mid-afternoon on weekends.

Frenchy's Chicken

$

Houston classic for crispy fried chicken and savory sides near the Third Ward.

📍 1.6 miles3519 Scott St

💡 Perfect grab-and-go option if you want to head straight to tailgates.

Original Ninfa’s Uptown Kitchen

$$

Local favorite for Tex-Mex staples with a more modern dining room.

📍 7 miles1700 Post Oak Blvd

💡 Ideal for postgame dinner when you want to avoid campus traffic.

🏨Hotels

Hilton University of Houston

$$$

On-campus hotel with the shortest walk to Space City Financial Stadium.

📍 0.6 miles4450 University Dr

💡 Book far in advance for rivalry games—this sells out first.

Marriott Marquis Houston

$$$

Downtown stay with resort-style pool and easy access to campus via rideshare.

📍 3.3 miles1777 Walker St

💡 Pair with a quick METRORail ride to avoid stadium traffic.

🎭Attractions

UH Cougar Walk

$

Pre-game tradition where fans line the streets to welcome the team.

📍 0.2 miles4800 Calhoun Rd

💡 Get there 90 minutes early for the best view and to catch the band.

Blaffer Art Museum

$

Small but excellent contemporary art museum on the UH campus.

📍 0.5 miles4173 University Dr

💡 Quick indoor stop if the weather turns hot or rainy.

🅿️Parking Options

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TDECU Stadium Lots 12B & 15

$25-$40
Tailgate📍 0.2 miles

💡 Main tailgating area—arrive 4 hours early for the best spots.

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ERP Garage

$20-$30
Garage📍 0.4 miles

💡 Closest covered option and a quick walk to the stadium.

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Remote Lots + Shuttle

$10-$20
Shuttle📍 1.5 miles

💡 Use UH shuttle service to skip campus congestion and still arrive close to kickoff.

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