NRG Stadium – tournament stadium description

What matches will take place at NRG Stadium during Copa América 2024?

Where is NRG Stadium, Copa América 2024 stadium, located?

NRG Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue located in Houston, Texas. The stadium is home to the Houston Texans of the NFL and hosts the Texas Bowl. Since 2003, it has also been the site of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the world's largest livestock exhibition and rodeo. The stadium can accommodate 72,200 spectators. Houston is the most populous and largest city in Texas - home to as many as 337 parks!

What does Copa América 2024 stadium in Houston look like?

The venue is distinguished by its fabric roof and extensive glazing, giving it a sense of transparency. At night, the building appears to glow from within. One of the most notable features of the design is the retractable fabric roof. The roof panels can be opened and closed in just 7 minutes, moving at a speed of up to 35 feet (11 meters) per minute. The stadium was inaugurated in 2002 and was the first NFL venue with a retractable roof.

What is the history of NRG Stadium, Copa América 2024 stadium?

NRG Stadium is part of a complex of sports and entertainment facilities collectively known as NRG Park. The stadium was built to replace the Astrodome, which was inaugurated in 1965 as the world's first multi-purpose domed sports stadium. Construction of the new venue began in March 2000 and was completed 30 months later.

In September 2008, the stadium sustained damage from Hurricane Ike. Portions of the roof covering were blown off, and other parts of the stadium were damaged by wind and water. Debris was also found inside the stadium. Officials stated that the stadium did not suffer significant structural damage, except for the roof, and it was reopened just a few weeks later.

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How NRG Stadium compares to other Copa América 2024 venues?