Community connection Reliant Stadium-Park

Article posted by Coliseum, April 30^th, 2026

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The NRG Energy, Inc. recently announced that the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, US, and the surrounding facilities at the NRG Park will be renamed as the Reliant Stadium and the Reliant Park in August 2026 following approval by the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation and will thus boost community connection.

‘businesswire.com’ stated that this change comes straight from the Houstonians. The recent survey results show 90 percent of the Houston area customers support the return to the Reliant Stadium name – a clear vote for a brand with deep hometown roots.

Houston (US)-based NRG is a leading provider of electricity, natural gas and smart home solutions to eight million customers across North America. The company operates a customer-first platform supported by a diversified supply strategy and the safe, reliable operation of approximately 25 GW of power generation. NRG plays a meaningful role in competitive energy markets and its innovative team is creating the flexible and affordable solutions that the households and large businesses need today and in the future.

The NRG Stadium is a retractable roof multipurpose stadium in Houston, Texas, US. Construction was completed in 2002 at a cost of $352 million and has a seating capacity of 72,220.

The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston (US). The Texans compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a Member of the American Football Conference (AFC) South Division. The team plays its home games at the NRG Stadium.

The NRG Park, formerly the Reliant Park and Astrodomain, is a complex in Houston (US) named after the energy company NRG Energy.

Reliant makes power personal. The Texans trust Reliant as a provider of electricity and a pillar of support across the State. From a best-in-class app to breakthrough innovations, Reliant is recognized nationally for the outstanding customer service and as the leader in the evolving energy and smart home space. Reliant is part of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company that delivers innovative natural gas, electricity and smart home solutions to homes and businesses across North America.

The Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) is a component of Harris County, Texas (US) which was created by the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas for the purposes of aiding and acting on behalf of the Harris County in managing, operating, maintaining, and developing the sports and entertainment complex located on the County-owned property known as the NRG Park.

Informed Brad Bentley, Head, NRG Consumer and Reliant, “The fans have told us what this place means to them. For many, it’s always been the Reliant Stadium. We heard them loud and clear. The Reliant Stadium is back. Houston is Reliant’s home and a name Texans know and trust. For more than two decades Reliant has powered the moments that bring our community together – from the Texans’ first game and hosting two Super Bowls (the championship game of the National Football League [NFL]) to every unforgettable RODEOHOUSTON® performance in between. The fans have told us what this place means to them. For many, it’s always been the Reliant Stadium. We heard them loud and clear. The Reliant Stadium is back.”

New York (US)-based the National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).

‘businesswire.com’ further stated that Reliant first appeared on the stadium for its inaugural year in 2002 and was later renamed NRG in 2014 following the company’s acquisition of Reliant’s consumer business. As the city prepares to transition to ‘Houston Stadium’ ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ the current NRG signage has already begun to come down. The return to the Reliant name will take effect in August coinciding with the stadium and the Texans’ 25^th anniversary season.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup™, also marketed as the FIFA World Cup 26™, will be the 23^rd FIFA World Cup™, the quadrennial international Men’s soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament will take place from June 11^th-July 19^th, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by 16 cities – 11 in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada. The tournament will be the first FIFA World Cup™ to be hosted by three nations and the first to include 48 teams, an expansion from 32.

NRG is restoring the Reliant name that the Houstonians depend on to power their homes and the communities. Over the last 12 years nearly 60,000 social and media mentions of the original name reinforce Reliant’s longstanding legacy of powering the park and the Texans who use it.

Partners Welcome Reliant Stadium’s Return

The partners also welcomed the return of a name deeply tied to the fan and the community experience. Whether it’s a packed Texans game day, a night at the Rodeo or a headline performer, the stadium and the larger complex host a range of events that turn moments into memories.

Maintained Mike Tomon, Houston Texans President, “As a Founding Partner of the team Reliant has been a part of our Houston Texans family from the very beginning. The Reliant Stadium has been our home since our first game in 2002 and we can’t wait to celebrate 25 seasons of Texans football back where it all began. We are so proud of our longstanding partnership that also extends beyond the field through numerous initiatives including our Scholarships for Champions Program which has recognized and awarded scholarships to the deserving student-athletes across the greater Houston area over the last two decades.”

Commented Chris Boleman, President and head honcho, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, “For more than two decades the Reliant Stadium, the Reliant Center (convention center in Houston) and the 8,000-capacity Reliant Arena have been at the heart of everything we do serving as the home of our livestock and horse events and the heartbeat of RODEOHOUSTON. Year after year the fans fill the stands to create unforgettable memories, witness history and come together to celebrate the spirit of our annual event. These venues are more than just a name, they represent a feeling, a tradition and a shared experience we’re incredibly proud to call home.”

Added Martye Kendrick, Executive Director-cum-Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, “The NRG Park has long stood as one of the most versatile and active sports and entertainment campuses in the United States serving as a cornerstone for both community engagement and world-class events in Houston and Harris County. This is more than a venue – it is a place where moments are created, shared and remembered across generations. The return of the Reliant name reflects a deep and enduring connection to this community and all those who have made this place part of their story.”

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