Stadium History

NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, opened in 2002 as the first NFL stadium with a retractable roof. The stadium is home to the Houston Texans NFL franchise and has hosted Super Bowls (XXXVIII in 2004 and LI in 2017), college football games, and concerts. The stadium is part of the larger NRG Park complex that includes the Astrodome, the world's first multi-purpose domed stadium.

How to Get There

Located in the NRG Park complex in southeast Houston, the stadium is accessible by the METRORail Red Line (NRG Park station). William P. Hobby Airport is 20 minutes away and George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 45 minutes away. The stadium has extensive parking for event days.

Did You Know?

• ⚡ First NFL stadium with a retractable roof
• ⚡ Site of the famous 'Boomer Sooner' college football tradition
• ⚡ Super Bowl LI's 28-3 comeback by the Patriots happened here
• ⚡ The retractable roof is made of translucent fabric
• ⚡ Has hosted the Houston Texans since 2002

World Cup 2026 Matches at NRG Stadium

NRG Stadium will host seven matches at the 2026 World Cup, including knockout rounds. The retractable roof provides weather protection during Houston's hot and humid summers.