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NRG Rebranding Houston Stadium To Original Name Reliant Stadium
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NRG Energy, Inc. today announced that NRG Stadium and surrounding facilities at NRG Park will be renamed to Reliant Stadium and Reliant Park in August 2026, following approval by the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation.
"This change comes straight from Houstonians. Recent survey results show 90% of Houston-area customers support the return to the Reliant Stadium name -- a clear vote for a brand with deep hometown roots," NRG said
"Houston is Reliant’s home, and a name Texans know and trust," said Brad Bentley, head of NRG Consumer and Reliant. "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 to every unforgettable RODEOHOUSTON performance in between. Fans have told us what this place means to them. For many, it’s always been Reliant Stadium. We heard them loud and clear. Reliant Stadium is back."
Reliant first appeared on the stadium for its inaugural year in 2002. The stadium was later renamed NRG in 2014 following NRG's acquisition of Reliant’s consumer business.
As the city prepares to transition to "Houston Stadium" ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, 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’ 25th anniversary season.
"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," NRG said
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April 15, 2026
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