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Reliant Stadium, previously known as NRG Stadium, is a retractable roof stadium in Houston, Texas, U.S. It opened in 2002 at a cost of $352 million and has a seating capacity of 72,220. It was the first NFL facility to have a retractable roof.

The stadium is the home of the National Football League's Houston Texans, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Texas Bowl, many of the United States men's national soccer team's matches, Mexico national football team friendlies where El Tri serves as the host, and other events. The stadium served as the host facility for Super BowlsXXXVIII (2004) and LI (2017), the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship, and WrestleMania 25 (2009). The stadium hosted multiple matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was temporarily renamed Houston Stadium during the tournament. It will remain known as 'Houston Stadium' until the transition to Reliant Stadium is completed prior to the start of the 2026 NFL season.

Reliant Stadium is part of a collection of venues (including the Astrodome), which are collectively called Reliant Park. The entire complex is named for Reliant Energy under a 32-year, $300 million naming rights deal in 2000.