Frequently asked questions
The Houston World Series of Dog Shows will take place at NRG Center July 16-20, 2025.
To see when specific events take place, check out the Shows-at-a-Glance event schedule to view times and locations within NRG Center.
Please note, the Conformation/Breed Judging and Meet the Breeds schedule will be posted the week of the Shows and can be found on the Attendees Page.
To be entertained
The Houston World Series of Dog Shows is one of the best entertainment values around. For only a few dollars, you can spend an entire day admiring thousands of beautiful dogs, shopping the vendor booths and enjoying such action-packed events as Flyball, Frisbee® dogs, Canine Musical Freestyle and more.
To be educated
Everything you want to know about buying, training and caring for your dog is presented under one roof. You can also talk face-to-face with experts on any dog-related topic and learn about more than 80 different breeds at Meet the Breeds. Every year, the events for nonregistered dogs vary. We encourage you to bring your pets and participate in these happenings.
To see top competitors
Many of the top-winning show dogs in the country, representing virtually every breed recognized by the American Kennel Club, will compete at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. Here’s your chance to see rare breeds and extraordinarily well-trained performance dogs.
While the entirety of the Houston World Series of Dog Shows is family-friendly and appropriate for adults and children of all ages, there are some specific events that may be of extra interest to children because they include music, movement or fast-paced competition. Some of the best ones to look out for include:
Flyball
Canine Frisbee™
Canine Musical Freestyle
McScotty Market
"Man's Best Friend" Student Art Exhibit
Tickets are available at the Door (using a Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay) and through Ticketmaster and GROUPON.
WEDNESDAY ONLY
Free Admission (along with parking*)
THURSDAY ONLY
$10.00 Adults 13 to 54 years of age
$ 5.00 Seniors age 55 and older
$ 5.00 Active and retired military personnel and family with ID
Free: Children age 12 and younger with an adult
FRIDAY - SUNDAY
$15.00 Adults 13 to 54 years of age
$10.00 Seniors age 55 and older
$10.00 Active and retired military personnel and family with ID
Free: Children age 12 and younger with an adult
*Parking is free on Wednesday only.
PLEASE NOTE: NRG Park is now Cashless. All tickets and parking must be paid with a credit/debit card or digital payment. For guests who don’t bring a credit card, a cash-to-card machine is available on-site.
Visitor Parking is available in the North Fannin Lot (Orange), which you can reach from Fannin via the Holly Hall entrance. If entering through the McNee entrance, please proceed to park in the Orange Lot.
Thursday - Sunday:
Credit Card/Digital Payment Only Event Parking, price per NRG (subject to change)
Wednesday:
Free (Let the parking attendant know you are visiting the dog show).
To avoid any parking expenses, we encourage you to ride Metro Rail and get off at the Holly Hall stop to reach NRG Center.
Exhibitors & Vendors: Use the McNee entrance from Kirby and proceed to either the Red or the Tan Lot.
*For more details and a parking map, visit our Venue Information page.
Yes. To reserve ahead of time, please call 832-667-1482. See rates below. If guest goes over the 4-hour mark, it simply goes to a daily rate. Visa, Master Card, and Discover are accepted forms of payment. (Cash & Checks will not be accepted.)
1 Hour: $10 for wheelchair, $20 for scooter
2 Hours: $16 for wheelchair, $32 for scooter
3 Hours: $20 for wheelchair, $40 for scooter
4 Hours: $24 for wheelchair, $48 for scooter
Daily Rental: $35 for wheelchair, $70 for scooter
Security Checkpoints: All items allowed into NRG Park facilities are subject to inspection. Bags larger than 11″ x 17″ and all backpacks will not be allowed. Lockers and storage areas are not available. Purses and diaper bags are subject to inspection.
Prohibited Items: For the safety concerns of patrons, NRG Center may refuse entry of individuals in possession of prohibited items including, but not limited to: video or audio recorders or similar devices, professional camera equipment or lenses over 12” in length, laser pointers, weapons/firearms, air horns/whistles or other noisemakers, sealed packages of any kind, bottles or cans, coolers or containers, fireworks, inflatable objects, outside food or beverage (Exceptions are made for medical reasons and children).
No remote controlled vehicles, including cars and unmanned aircraft (drones), are authorized to operate on NRG Center property.
Spectators may take their own photos at the Shows, and share them personally with family and friends via email or social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram.
Selfie sticks are allowed, as long as they do not obstruct any walking traffic or interfere with a competition. We also ask that you limit the use of your camera’s flash while photographing competing dogs, as this may distract them from performing at their highest level.
If you share your photos on social media, we’d love it if you would hashtag your photos with #hwsds or #comesitstay so we can see your photos and share them.
NOTE: Anybody who is present in NRG Center may be photographed or featured in videos on social media without their express consent. If you see yourself in a photo online and wish it to be taken down for personal reasons, please contact HWSDS directly.
*For more details regarding photography, please visit our "PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE SHOWS" FAQ.
