NRG Stadium
NRG Stadium (previously known as Reliant Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Houston, Texas, United States. Construction was completed in 2002, at a cost of $352 million and has a seating capacity of 72,220.[9][10] It was the first NFL facility to have a retractable roof.[11]
Former names
Reliant Stadium (2002–2014)
1 NRG Parkway
Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation
196
80,108 – George Strait — Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, March 17, 2019[5]
Hellas Matrix Helix[6]
March 9, 2000
August 24, 2002
US$352 million
($596 million in 2023 dollars[7])
HOK Sport
Houston Stadium Consultants (Architect-of-Record) a joint venture with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam and Hermes Architects
M-E Engineers, Inc.[8]
The stadium is the home of the National Football League's Houston Texans, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Texas Bowl, many of the United States men's national soccer team's matches, Mexico national football team friendlies where El Tri serves as the host, and other events. The stadium served as the host facility for Super Bowls XXXVIII (2004) and LI (2017), the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship, and WrestleMania 25 (2009).[12] The stadium will host multiple matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[13]
NRG Stadium is part of a collection of venues (including the Astrodome), which are collectively called NRG Park. The entire complex is named for NRG Energy under a 32-year, $300 million naming rights deal in 2000.
