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NRG Stadium

Houston Texans · Houston, USA

National Football League american_football dome active
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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
Team
Houston Texans
Capacity
72,220
Year Built
2002
Surface
artificial turf
Indoor / Outdoor
retractable
Country

About NRG Stadium

NRG Stadium

NRG Stadium stands as a pioneering feat of engineering in Houston, being the first NFL venue ever built with a retractable roof when it opened in 2002. This massive multi-purpose facility can host over 72,000 fans and offers visitors the unique experience of watching events under the Texas sky or in climate-controlled comfort depending on the weather. Whether you're catching a Texans game or attending one of the many concerts and special events held here, the stadium's innovative design and sheer scale make it an impressive destination for sports enthusiasts and architecture lovers alike.

Historic moments
2004
Super Bowl XXXVIII
71,525 attendance
Cup Final
2010
NBA All-Star Game
108,713 attendance
Other
2016
Copa América Centenario Quarterfinal
70,858 attendance
Continental Championship
2017
College Football Playoff National Championship
74,662 attendance
Cup Final
2017
Super Bowl LI
70,807 attendance
Cup Final
2024
College Football Playoff National Championship
72,808 attendance
Cup Final
Score breakdown: Capacity 27p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 35p