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RodeoHouston 2026 has announced its diverse lineup of performers, including country, pop, hip-hop, and regional artists, with the event running from March 2 to March 22 at NRG Stadium. Tickets go on sale January 15, starting at $30, with themed nights and major headliners like Chris Stapleton, Kelly Clarkson, and Luke Bryan.
Severe weather caused chaos at NRG Stadium in Houston before the CFP national championship game, with heavy rain and strong winds leading to leaks in the stadium roof and a tornado watch in the city. Fans were advised to shelter in place, and the CFP fan experience was closed down as precautionary measures were taken. The weather also impacted travel, forcing a plane carrying Baltimore coach John Harbaugh and others to divert to Austin. Despite the weather, the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies faced off in the championship game.
Fans at Houston’s NRG Stadium were urged to shelter in place as severe weather progressed before the College Football Playoff Championship, with wind gusts knocking over fences and prompting several people to seek shelter inside the stadium. The CFP fan experience was shut down, and workers are taking down equipment as a safety precaution. A wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday, with Meteorologist Anthony Yanez warning of northwesterly winds of 20-30 mph with gusts of 40-45 mph.
The Cleveland Browns have announced their unofficial depth chart for the AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, with Amari Cooper leading the wide receivers, Geron Christian Sr. at left tackle, and Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback.
Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans is unfazed by fans leaving early during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, stating that it doesn't bother him and they will play until the clock hits zero. While Ryans appreciates the impact of loud fans on the game, he understands the frustrations of the fans given the team's previous losses. The Texans will now face the Cincinnati Bengals on the road.
Bun B's Trill Burgers, a popular smashburger concept, will be available at four concession locations inside NRG Stadium during Houston Texans home games for the 2023 season. The partnership between Bun B, Trill Burgers, and the Texans will kick off during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Trill Burgers, known for their award-winning OG Burger, will also offer a Vegan OG Burger, seasoned fries, and beverages. Co-owner Nick Scurfield expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting the personal connection between Bun B and the Texans organization.
Taylor Swift kicked off her three-night run in Houston's NRG Stadium, becoming the first artist to play three straight shows inside the stadium. The 52-date tour is a traveling affirmation of her legacy, running through the past two decades of her discography, with accompanying costume changes. Swift's tour is easily the biggest of the post-COVID era, with demand and thirst for tickets reaching biblical levels of frustration and triumph.
NRG Stadium in Houston has renamed itself as "NRG Stadium (Taylor's Version)" ahead of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour shows. This is not the first time a name change has taken place for the performer, as other cities have also renamed streets and given her keys to the city.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced that NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, will be renamed "NRG Stadium (Taylor's Version)" in honor of Taylor Swift's The Eras tour, which will take place at the venue for three nights. Banners with the temporary name will be hung at the stadium's north and south entrances. Swift's openers for the shows are Beabadoobee and Gracie Abrams.
Harris County, Texas, has announced plans to temporarily rename NRG Stadium to "NRG Stadium (Taylor's Version)" in honour of Taylor Swift's arrival for her Eras Tour. The county-owned stadium will be temporarily renamed for the duration of Swift's three-night stop in Houston. The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has also been asked whether its Red light rail line will be renamed in Swift's honour as a nod to one of her albums.
Taylor Swift is set to perform at NRG Stadium for her three-show series this weekend. Tickets are sold out on Ticketmaster, but available on third-party sites for at least $600. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at $40. NRG has a strict clear bag policy and a list of prohibited items. The concert will feature songs from Swift's albums "Speak Now" to "Midnights," with rumors of surprise songs. Taxis and rideshares such as Uber and Lyft are available near Gate 2 of the Orange Lot.
The San Diego State Aztecs and Florida Atlantic Owls will face off in the first semifinal of the Final Four at Houston's NRG Stadium. Despite being from opposite coasts, the two teams are more similar than one might think, with both having deep rosters of underappreciated players hungry to prove their worth. The game will likely be decided by who handles the moment in the 72,000-seat NFL stadium with a 27-inch elevated court and golf carts transporting players from the bus to the locker room. The Aztecs have played the harder schedule and are older, but the Owls have proven that the stage doesn't matter to them.