Reliant Stadium

Reliant Stadium
	The stadium, then called NRG Stadium, at night in 2024
	Reliant Stadium Location in Texas Reliant Stadium Location in the United States
Former names	Reliant Stadium; (2002–2014, 2026–present); NRG Stadium; (2014–2026)
Address	1 Reliant Parkway
Location	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Coordinates	29°41′5″N 95°24′39″W / 29.68472°N 95.41083°W
Owner	Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC)
Operator	ASM Global st
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); 68,777 (2026 FIFA World Cup); ;
Executive suites	196
Roof	Retractable
Surface	Hellas Matrix Helix
Record attendance	80,203 – Cody Johnson — Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, March 22, 2026
Public transit	Stadium Park/Astrodome
Construction
Groundbreaking	March 9, 2000
Opened	August 24, 2002
Cost	US$352 million; ($630 million in 2025 dollars)
Architects	HOK Sport; Houston Stadium Consultants (Architect-of-Record) a joint venture with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam and Hermes Architects
Structural engineer	Walter P. Moore
Services engineers	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); (2013–2021); Houston Cougars (NCAA) (2013);
Website
	reliantpark.com

Reliant Stadium, previously known as NRG Stadium, is a retractable roof stadium in Houston, Texas, U.S. It opened 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 hosted multiple matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was temporarily renamed Houston Stadium during the tournament. It will remain known as 'Houston Stadium' until the transition to Reliant Stadium is completed prior to the start of the 2026 NFL season.

Reliant Stadium is part of a collection of venues (including the Astrodome), which are collectively called Reliant Park. The entire complex is named for Reliant Energy under a 32-year, $300 million naming rights deal in 2000.