A fan rushed the field at the Super Bowl. What happens if you streak in Texas?
The 2026 Super Bowl had a surprise moment when a shirtless fan ran onto the field and dodged security before finally getting tackled.
It was over in seconds, but it might have raised a question for Texans: What actually happens if you rush the field at a game here?
Texas law has pretty clear rules, and the consequences can be serious. Here’s what to know.
Who was the Super Bowl streaker?
Authorities have reportedly identified the man as Alex Gonzalez, a repeat offender who also rushed the field during the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
That earlier stunt reportedly cost him more than $40,000 in fines.
This time, Gonzalez wore black pants, white shoes and had promotional messages written across his chest and back, including “Trade with Athena” and his social media handle.
He’s a day trader who’s used high-profile stunts to bring attention to his online brand.
Security stopped Gonzalez near the 10-yard line before turning him over to police, and according to TMZ, he was charged with trespassing and field intrusion.
Gonzalez shared videos on Instagram after previous incidents explaining that streaking at the Super Bowl had always been a personal goal.
“I don’t want to be that guy, that I’m rich, and I’m 50 years old, and I’m like, ‘Damn, I wish I would’ve done that when I was younger.’ No,” Gonzalez said in an Instagram video. “I did it now, and I’ll do it again.”
Is it illegal to run onto the field during a game in Texas?
Yes. It’s a criminal offense the moment someone enters a restricted area at a stadium.
According to Benson Varghese, a criminal defense attorney at North Texas law firm Varghese Summersett, writing about a separate 2021 Super Bowl streaking incident, streaking or rushing the field can lead to criminal trespass or disorderly conduct charges, depending on what happens during the incident.
Criminal trespass is the more severe of the two. It’s a Class B misdemeanor in Texas and can bring up to 180 days in jail and fines of up to $2,000.
Disorderly conduct is a Class C misdemeanor, with fines of up to $500.
Does the punishment change if the person is nude?
It can. Fully nude streakers may face an indecent exposure charge. That’s a Class B misdemeanor, which carries up to six months in jail and fines of up to $2,000.
The outcome depends on intent and level of exposure.
What happens after security catches the person?
Once security gets to you, the legal process starts pretty quickly.
In Texas, field intruders are usually detained on the spot and may be held overnight or released with a citation, depending on the charge.
A stadium ban often follows. According to Varghese, teams can issue lifetime bans, cancel season tickets and refuse future ticket sales.
These bans may also extend to other NFL venues.
