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Shasta
The live cougar mascot tradition remains one of the most recognizable in college athletics.
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2014Opened
40,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
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The basics
About TDECU Stadium
Modern Houston football stadium serving University of Houston athletics.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- The Cage
- Location
- Houston
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Special EventsIconic
Cougar Red Friday
Fans wear red and create a sea of scarlet throughout the stadium on game days.
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PerformersIconic
Houston Spirit Band
The Spirit of Houston Marching Band performs the school's signature pregame traditions.
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Crowd ChantsIconic
Cougar Paw
Fans proudly flash the Cougar Paw hand sign before kickoff and after every score.
Architecture
Houston Skyline Connection
The stadium connects college football with one of America's largest cities.
Architecture
Houston Skyline Region Views
The stadium reflects the city's urban identity.
History
2015 Peach Bowl
Celebrates Houston's New Year's Six victory.
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Andre Ware
Celebrates the Heisman Trophy quarterback.
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Andre Ware Heisman
Celebrates Houston's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback.
History
Big 12 Transition
Honors Houston's move into the conference.
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Briles
Highlights Houston's offensive success.
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Case Keenum
Honors the NCAA passing record holder.
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Houston Athletics Hall of Fame
Honors Cougars legends and contributors.
History
Houston Cougars Retired Numbers
Honors Houston football legends.
History
Houston Football Timeline
Showcases program milestones.
Experience
Houston Cougars Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
Experience
Powder Keg
The famous Houston student and fan atmosphere.
Experience
Powder Keg Rivalry
Highlights Houston's rivalry history.
Experience
Shasta the Cougar
The mascot experience.
Historic Marker
Coog Plaza
The entrance areas create fan gathering spaces.
Rituals
Cougar Walk
The player entrance creates a strong pregame tradition.
Displays
Houston Athletics Hall of Honor
Honors Cougars legends and contributors.
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Historic Marker
Houston Hand Sign Monument
Monument of Houston’s signature Cougar hand sign — a photo-stop sculpture for fans entering TDECU.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
A wall honoring Houston football legends, bowl teams, and the program’s modern revival.
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Statue
Shasta Statue
Sculpture of Shasta the Cougar — Houston’s mascot landmark and a favorite photo stop outside TDECU Stadium.
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Displays
Southwest Conference
Displays honoring Houston’s Southwest Conference era — championships, rivalries, and the program’s SWC roots.
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Rituals
Spirit of Houston Band
The Spirit of Houston marching band performs pregame and halftime shows and leads Cougar fight songs in the bowl.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- PresentHouston CougarsNCAAF
Getting there
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Game Day in the app
Live crowd-updated map with parking prices, gates, bars and restrooms, plus bag policy and tailgate planning.
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