Texans Stadium Set to Return to a Familiar Name in 2026

Just in time for the impending 2026-27 season, the Houston Texans will play their home games at a place with a very familiar name. The Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation recently approved changing the name back to Reliant Stadium, and the area around the venue back to Reliant Park.

The current naming rights’ owner, NRG Energy, said they came to the decision following input from the fan base and community at large. A recent survey of the energy provider’s customers found that 90% of Houston area-residents found that they were in favor of bringing back the “Reliant Stadium” name, which had been in service from 2002-2014.

Reliant Energy, which is based in Houston, bought the naming rights to the stadium when it opened in 2002 as part of a 30-year agreement.

“Houston is Reliant’s home, and a name Texans know and trust,” said Brad Bentley, head of NRG Consumer and Reliant in a news release. “For many, it’s always been Reliant Stadium. We heard them loud and clear. Reliant Stadium is back.”

The renaming of the stadium to “NRG Stadium” occurred after the 2014-15 season, when NRG acquired Reliant. The renaming will go into effect in August, after a temporary renaming to Houston Stadium to accommodate the 2026 FIFA World Cup.