When did NRG Stadium open to the public?
NRG Stadium officially opened its doors on the 24th of August 2002. The facility replaced the Astrodome after construction finished within 30 months following groundbreaking on the 9th of March 2000.
Questions about NRG Stadium
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed the retractable roof system at NRG Stadium?
Hermes Reed Architects and Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam formed the Houston Stadium Consultants team to design the structure alongside engineers from Walter P Moore and Uni-Systems. Their kinetic architecture principles created a roof that opens or closes in as little as 7 minutes using ten parallel tri-chord trusses.
What damage did Hurricane Ike cause to NRG Stadium?
Hurricane Ike caused significant damage to the stadium roof cladding on the night of the 12th of the 13th of September 2008 when part of the roof came off due to wind and water. Authorities declared no significant structural damage except to the roof itself before repairs were completed by Reel Group Americas on the 13th of February 2009.
Which Super Bowls have been hosted at NRG Stadium?
NRG Stadium hosted Super Bowl XXXVIII on the 1st of February 2004 where the New England Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers 32, 29. The venue also hosted Super Bowl LI in 2017 with the New England Patriots defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34, 28 in the first overtime game in Super Bowl history.
How many seats does NRG Stadium hold for football games?
The facility has a seating capacity of 72,220 including over 7,000 club seats and 186 luxury suites. A bleacher section behind the north end zone called the Bull Pen allows fans to stand throughout games and interact directly with field action.