Stadiums / NRG Stadium
NRG Stadium
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Houston
Stadium information
- Type
- stadium
- Capacity
- 72,220
- Opened
- 2002
- Roof
- Retractable Roof
- Surface
- Artificial Turf
- League
- NFL
- Sports
- Football
- Categories
- sport_football
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Houston
- Nicknames
- The Bullpen
Domed Houston stadium known for NFL football, rodeo, and major events.
Former names
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Naming rights history
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Reliant Stadium
2002-2014
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Home team history
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Houston Texans
2002-present · NFL
Features · Architecture
End Zone Video Boards
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The large digital displays create a signature game-day visual experience.
Glass Exterior Facade
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium's modern glass design creates a distinctive Houston landmark.
Houston Skyline Views
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium provides views of the Houston metropolitan area.
NRG Complex Integration
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium is part of the massive NRG Park entertainment complex.
Retractable Roof
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The first NFL stadium with a retractable roof, allowing football in Houston's extreme weather conditions.
Features · History
Andre Johnson Tribute
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise's first superstar wide receiver.
Houston Texans Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Recognizes Texans legends and franchise icons.
J.J. Watt
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors one of the greatest defensive players in franchise history.
Texans Expansion Era
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Highlights the creation and growth of Houston's modern NFL franchise.
Texans Franchise History
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases key moments from the team's history since its founding in 2002.
Texans Ring of Honor
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise legends and important contributors.
Features · Experience
Bull Pen Fan Area
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Interactive pregame area featuring entertainment and activities.
Houston Food
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Features Texas barbecue, local cuisine, and stadium favorites.
Kid-Friendly Texans Activities
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Family football experiences and interactive games.
Texans Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes tours featuring the field, suites, and stadium features.
Texans Tailgate
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Houston-style tailgating featuring food, music, and fan gatherings.
Traditions
Toro's Bull Pen Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Toro and his Bull Pen hype crew roam NRG Stadium leading chants, contests, and fan interaction throughout the game.
Bull Pen Tailgate Iconic Must experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Bull Pen tailgate is one of Houston's largest official pregame gatherings, featuring live music, barbecue, and fan activities before kickoff.
Battle Red Day Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
On designated home games, fans wear Battle Red, transforming NRG Stadium into a sea of red and creating one of the team's signature atmospheres.
Deep Steel Blue Out Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
During primetime and playoff games, coordinated Deep Steel Blue apparel creates another distinctive stadium-wide tradition.
Texans Swarm Entrance Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Player introductions feature dramatic lighting, smoke, and pyro as the Texans "swarm" onto the field while the crowd waves towels and roars.
History & timeline
Andre Johnson Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Johnson gallery
The franchise's first Ring of Honor member — all-time receiving leader and Texans original.
Battle Red History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Battle Red Plaza and main concourse
Battle Red tradition — crimson jerseys and the most electric gamedays in Houston.
C.J. Stroud Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Stroud gallery
C.J. Stroud — Offensive Rookie of the Year and the quarterback of Houston's future.
DeMeco Ryans Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Ryans gallery
The linebacker who defined Texans defense — from player to head coach.
Greatest Texans Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, greatest moments gallery
The Comeback vs Chargers, Watt heroics, Stroud's rookie season, and the greatest plays in franchise history.
Houston Football History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Houston history exhibit
Houston football culture — Oilers, Texans, and Texas football pride.
Houston Texans Expansion History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, expansion exhibit
2002 expansion — Houston gets its NFL team back after the Oilers left for Tennessee.
J.J. Watt Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Watt gallery
Three-time Defensive Player of the Year — the face of the franchise and Houston hero.
Playoff History Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship display areas, main concourse
Texans playoff history — from first appearance to the Stroud era run.
Texans Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Texans Hall of Fame honoring franchise legends across every era.
Texans vs Colts Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits
AFC South rivalry with Indianapolis — division battles since 2002.
Texans vs Titans Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits
AFC South rivalry with Tennessee — Houston vs the franchise that left.
AFC South Championships Iconic
Championship Banners · Championship display areas, main concourse
AFC South division titles and the road to Houston's first playoff appearances.
Arian Foster Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Foster gallery
The undrafted running back who became the face of the Texans offense for a decade.
Franchise Timeline Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline wall
Complete franchise timeline from 2002 expansion to the C.J. Stroud era.
Mario Williams Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Williams gallery
The first overall pick in franchise history — anchor of the Texans defensive line.
Oilers Heritage Exhibit Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, Oilers heritage wing
Houston Oilers heritage — Earl Campbell, Luv Ya Blue, and the city's first NFL chapter.
Houston Sports Legacy
Historic display · Main concourse, Houston sports exhibit
Houston sports legacy — Astros, Rockets, Dynamo, and Texans on the world stage.
Texans vs Jaguars Rivalry
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits
AFC South rivalry with Jacksonville — division battles in the South.
Entertainment
Toro Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Field level and concourse, gameday
Toro — the Texans bull mascot firing up Bull Pen on gameday.
Battle Red Presentations Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the stadium, Battle Red gamedays
Battle Red presentations and crimson-themed gameday activations.
Houston Texans Cheerleaders Iconic
Cheerleaders · Field level, sidelines and pregame
Houston Texans cheerleaders performing on gameday at NRG Stadium.
Ring of Honor Ceremonies Iconic
Special Event · Ring of Honor area and field level
Ring of Honor induction ceremonies honoring franchise legends.
Rodeo-Themed Events Iconic
Special Event · NRG Stadium, rodeo season
Rodeo-themed events when NRG Stadium transforms for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
Pregame Fan Festivals Must experience
Pregame Entertainment · Tailgate Plaza, pregame
Pre-game fan festivals at Tailgate Plaza — food, music, and Bull Pen energy.
Military Appreciation Events
Special Event · Field level, select gamedays
Salute to service events honoring military members in Houston.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the stadium, select gamedays
Special theme nights — throwbacks, alumni, and Bull Pen celebrations.
Tailgate Competitions
Tailgate Lot · Parking lots, pregame
Tailgate competitions in the NRG Stadium parking lots before kickoff.
Alumni Meet & Greets
Special Event · Hall of Fame area and club spaces, select events
Meet and greets with Texans alumni and franchise legends.
Experiences
AFC Championship Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · NRG Stadium, AFC Championship
AFC Championship at NRG Stadium — one win from the Super Bowl.
C.J. Stroud Primetime Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · NRG Stadium, Stroud primetime home game
C.J. Stroud under the primetime lights — the future of Houston football.
College Football National Championship Iconic Must experience
Special Event · NRG Stadium, CFP National Championship
College Football National Championship at NRG Stadium — the biggest game in college football.
Colts Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · NRG Stadium, Colts game weekend
Full Colts rivalry weekend — AFC South hatred in Houston.
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Iconic Must experience
Special Event · NRG Stadium, rodeo season
The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo at NRG Stadium — Texas culture at its finest.
J.J. Watt Statue Iconic Must experience
Statue · Stadium plaza, J.J. Watt statue
Stand before the J.J. Watt statue — Houston's greatest sports hero.
NRG Stadium Iconic Must experience
First Visit · Main entrance, NRG Stadium
Your first time walking into NRG Stadium — Deep Steel Blue, Battle Red, and Houston pride.
NRG Stadium Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · NRG Stadium tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes NRG Stadium tour — Ring of Honor, clubs, and field.
Ring of Honor Ceremony Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Ring of Honor area, induction ceremonies
Ring of Honor induction ceremony — honor franchise legends in Houston.
Sunday Night Football Iconic Must experience
Special Event · NRG Stadium, Sunday Night Football
Primetime SNF energy under the NRG Stadium roof in Houston.
Texans vs Colts Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · NRG Stadium, Texans vs Colts
AFC South rivalry when Indianapolis comes to NRG Stadium.
Texans vs Titans Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · NRG Stadium, Texans vs Titans
AFC South rivalry when Tennessee visits Houston.
Texas Football Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · NRG Stadium and Tailgate Plaza, gameday
Texas football culture — Friday night lights, Bull Pen, and Houston pride at NRG.
Walk Field Level During a Tour Iconic Must experience
Field access · Field level, tour route
Walk on the field during a guided stadium tour.
J.J. Watt Tribute Event Iconic
Special Event · NRG Stadium, special events
Special tribute events honoring J.J. Watt and his Houston legacy.
December Football in Houston Must experience
Special Event · NRG Stadium, December home game
December football in Houston — Battle Red, playoffs, and Bull Pen energy.
Monday Night Football Must experience
Special Event · NRG Stadium, Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football in Houston under the national spotlight.
Tailgate at NRG Must experience
Tailgate Lot · Parking lots and Tailgate Plaza, pregame
Legendary tailgating at NRG Stadium before kickoff in Houston.
Texans Victory Celebration Must experience
Victory Celebration · Field level and stands, postgame
Stay for the postgame victory celebration when the Texans win at home.
Texans vs Jaguars Must experience
Rivalry Game · NRG Stadium, Texans vs Jaguars
AFC South rivalry when Jacksonville visits NRG Stadium.
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