{"id":252245,"date":"2026-04-16T08:09:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/252245\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T08:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:09:15","slug":"texans-stadium-changing-name-back-to-reliant-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/252245\/","title":{"rendered":"Texans\u2019 stadium changing name back to Reliant Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stadium was called \u201cNRG Stadium\u201d from 2014 to 2026, before reverting back to original branding<\/p>\n<p>NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans, is decked out in playoff banners ahead of the Texans Wild Card game between the Cleveland Brown. Photo taken on January 12, 2024. (Gage Goulding,  Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">HOUSTON \u2013 NRG Stadium will be going back to being named Reliant Stadium, sources confirm to KPRC 2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Reliant Energy also made the announcement official on their Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cThe original name of Houston\u2019s iconic stadium is back \u2013 celebrating the fans, the memories and the energy that has defined it for 25 seasons. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Reliant Stadium returns this August. Houston, welcome back,\u201d the post read.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">NRG Stadium had been named Reliant Stadium from 2002 until 2014, when the Harris County Sports &amp; Convention Corporation voted to change the name.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the Author<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/team\/JB2Q1RZ712JI7KLO0BEWWLE7PS\/\" title=\"View Christian Terry&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Terry<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.<\/p>\n<p>Storms are heading towards Houston this Saturday!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:21<\/p>\n<p>Storms are heading towards Houston this Saturday!Houston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save big<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n<p>Houston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save bigPastor\u2019s daughter shot arriving home from church; boyfriend uses car to stop suspected shooter<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>Pastor\u2019s daughter shot arriving home from church; boyfriend uses car to stop suspected shooterHouston mayor rejects filing Temporary Restraining Order as ordinance fight threatens funding<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:19<\/p>\n<p>Houston mayor rejects filing Temporary Restraining Order as ordinance fight threatens fundingMagnolia mayor arrested, charged with felony assault of pregnant woman<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:16<\/p>\n<p>Magnolia mayor arrested, charged with felony assault of pregnant womanAstros pitcher Josh Hader seen on the mound as he recovers from biceps tendinitis<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:25<\/p>\n<p>Astros pitcher Josh Hader seen on the mound as he recovers from biceps tendinitisTroy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirement<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:15<\/p>\n<p>Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirementFormer Goose Creek CISD high school counselor wanted for alleged sexual relationship with student<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>Former Goose Creek CISD high school counselor wanted for alleged sexual relationship with studentHere&#8217;s why lovebugs are EVERYWHERE in Houston!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:37<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s why lovebugs are EVERYWHERE in Houston!Texas EquuSearch joins search for missing 8-month pregnant woman last seen in Houston<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:16<\/p>\n<p>Texas EquuSearch joins search for missing 8-month pregnant woman last seen in HoustonHouston&#8217;s work week forecast<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>Houston&#8217;s work week forecastTexans GM Nick Caserio calls C.J. Stroud&#8217;s 5th-year option a &#8216;no-brainer&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:56<\/p>\n<p>Texans GM Nick Caserio calls C.J. Stroud&#8217;s 5th-year option a &#8216;no-brainer&#8217;Sunday storm timeline<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n<p>Sunday storm timelineBig changes are coming to the Toyota Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>Big changes are coming to the Toyota CenterParada de tr\u00e1fico termina en muerte en el norte de Houston.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:50<\/p>\n<p>Parada de tr\u00e1fico termina en muerte en el norte de Houston.Traffic stop turns deadly in north Houston.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:47<\/p>\n<p>Traffic stop turns deadly in north Houston.Gunman waves weapon at homes during attempted theft of Ford Raptor in Braeswood neighborhood<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Gunman waves weapon at homes during attempted theft of Ford Raptor in Braeswood neighborhoodNext Level Couple?? We&#8217;d watch that\ud83e\udd37 Watch Chef Machete and Chef Amber play a round ofrapid fire<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:22<\/p>\n<p>Next Level Couple?? We&#8217;d watch that\ud83e\udd37 Watch Chef Machete and Chef Amber play a round ofrapid fire$20K bond set for teacher accused of staging hoax<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:32<\/p>\n<p>$20K bond set for teacher accused of staging hoaxWill there ever by a category 6 hurricane?<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:04<\/p>\n<p>Will there ever by a category 6 hurricane?Anthony Yanez at the National Tropical Weather Conference<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:48<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Yanez at the National Tropical Weather ConferenceFort Bend County Judge KP George suspended after felony conviction last month<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:27<\/p>\n<p>Fort Bend County Judge KP George suspended after felony conviction last monthAnybody else obsessed with Artemis II right now?<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:09<\/p>\n<p>Anybody else obsessed with Artemis II right now?Armed suspect taken into custody at Missouri City golf course pond<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>Armed suspect taken into custody at Missouri City golf course pondParents react after lockdown situation causes panic at Splendora High School<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:59<\/p>\n<p>Parents react after lockdown situation causes panic at Splendora High SchoolPrevious photoNext photo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Stadium was called \u201cNRG Stadium\u201d from 2014 to 2026, before reverting back to original branding NRG Stadium, home&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":252246,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[56,58,57,8362,95414],"class_list":{"0":"post-252245","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston","8":"tag-houston","9":"tag-houston-headlines","10":"tag-houston-news","11":"tag-nrg-stadium","12":"tag-reliant-stadium"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=252245"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252245\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/252246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=252245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=252245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=252245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}