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About NRG Astrodome

The NRG Astrodome sits at the heart of NRG Park in Houston, Texas, with a storied past as a premier multi‑purpose arena. Although the venue is not open to the public today, its history remains a cornerstone of Houston’s entertainment and sports heritage. We provide practical, up‑to‑date information about the site, its former seating configurations, transportation access, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you explore the area and plan future visits or events around NRG Park.

Address: 8400 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77054. The site is part of the larger NRG Park complex, which has long accommodated a wide range of events in its football‑size footprint and adaptable layouts.

Whether you’re researching the era of the Dome for a fan event, planning future redevelopment visits, or coordinating a trip to the Houston area, this page covers essential details: historic seating capacity ranges (up to about 50,000–68,266 depending on configuration and event), ample parking within NRG Park (approximately 26,000 spaces), and convenient transit via the METRORail Stadium Park/Astrodome station on the Red Line. For lodging and dining, we highlight affiliate partner recommendations near the park—helpful options to secure your stay and meals with ease. If you’re checking ongoing redevelopment plans or historical milestones, you’ll find quick references to notable performances and milestones from 1965 through the 1990s and early 2000s that shaped Houston’s live‑event scene.

Note: Dates and events are historical; for current shows and access, refer to official Houston event calendars and venue announcements. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward information to help you plan and book with confidence.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 8400 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77054.
  • Venue type: Multi‑purpose domed stadium and part of NRG Park.
  • Current status: Closed to the public since 2009; partial demolition in 2013; renamed NRG Astrodome in 2014 and discussed for redevelopment.
  • Seating capacity: Football capacity historically around 50,000; record attendance at the venue 68,266; seating configurations varied by event over the years.
  • Parking: Part of NRG Park with about 26,000 parking spaces.
  • Transit: Served by METRORail Stadium Park/Astrodome station on the Red Line.
  • Nearby hotels: Several options within a short drive, e.g., Crowne Plaza Houston Near Reliant/Med Center; Holiday Inn Houston S - NRG Area - Med Ctr; Extended Stay America – NRG Park; among others.
  • Notable events hosted: 1968 Game of the Century (Houston vs. UCLA) with 52,963 in attendance; Selena’s Live! The Last Concert (1995) with over 67,000 attendees; George Strait’s 2002 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo performance (68,266); Elvis Presley also performed at the venue.
  • Renaming/demolition notes: Harris County Domed Stadium (1965) → Houston Astrodome (1965–2000) → Reliant Astrodome (2000–2014) → NRG Astrodome (since 2014); partial demolition occurred in 2013; the site is currently used largely for storage with redevelopment plans under consideration.