NRG Stadium

NRG Stadium
	Interior of NRG Stadium in 2007
	NRG Stadium Location in Texas NRG Stadium Location in the United States
Former names	Reliant Stadium (2002–2014)
Address	1 NRG Parkway
Location	Houston, Texas
Coordinates	29°41′5″N 95°24′39″W
Public transit	Stadium Park/Astrodome
Owner	Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation
Operator	ASM Global
Executive suites	196
Capacity	72,220 (2018–present); Expandable to 80,000 for special events Former capacity: List 71,795 (2014–2017); 71,054 (2003–2013); 69,500 (2002); ;
Record attendance	80,108 – George Strait — Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, March 17, 2019
Surface	Hellas Matrix Helix
Construction
Broke ground	March 9, 2000
Opened	August 24, 2002
Construction cost	US$352 million; ($573 million in 2022 dollars)
Architect	HOK Sport; Houston Stadium Consultants (Architect-of-Record) a joint venture with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam and Hermes Architects
Structural engineer	Walter P. Moore
Services engineer	M-E Engineers, Inc.
General contractor	Manhattan/Beers (a joint venture)
Tenants
	Houston Texans (NFL) (2002–present); Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; (2003–present); Texas Bowl (NCAA); (2006–present); Texas Kickoff Game (NCAA); (2013–present); Houston Cougars (NCAA) (2013);
Website
	nrgpark.com/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. It was the first NFL facility to have a retractable roof.

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). The stadium will host multiple matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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.

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