HOUSTON – The shift back to Reliant Stadium continued Thursday one day after the change was formally approved by the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation.
The NRG signage in front of the stadium was removed following a press conference to commemorate the change, which has been extremely popular with fans.
This change was influenced a recent survey finding that 90 percent of Houston area customers supported the return to the Reliant Stadium name for the hometown football team and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo along with concerts and other events annually.
“This is a great day for for all of us,” Texans team president Mike Tomon said. “We have been partners with Reliant since 2002, true founding partners. When we think about that, we are so proud for the relationship we have and the impact that we’ve had for over two decades.
“We can’t wait for our 25th season of Houston Texans football to start here at Reliant Stadium, back where it all started. That is one of the most exciting moments when we think about how all of this times up, so many moments on the field and so many more great moments to come.”
The stadium is being renamed from its previous NRG Stadium in the 25th season of the AFC South franchise. The Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo are tenants of the stadium.
The Texans are under a lease agreement through 2032. During the NFL owners meetings, Tomon said the team is having “productive conversations” with its partners about stadium issues.
“We are committed the next seven years to be that partner,” said Brad Bentley, the head of NRG Consumer and Reliant. “Harris County and the team and the stadium does a great job of creating a great fan experience, and so we’re planning to do that for another seven years together here. Excited to continue to have our name associated with the great experience of our Texan fans and of our Houston rodeo fans.”
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Reliant Stadium first appeared on the stadium for its inaugural season in 2002 and was renamed NRG Stadium in 2014 after the company purchased Reliant’s consumer business.
This move precedes the FIFA World Cup and NRG signage is already being taken down.
“Houston is Reliant’s home, and a name Texans know and trust,” Bentley said. “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 Rodeo Houston 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.”
Tomon added that Reliant will be the Texans’ presenting partner of their 25th season.
“Focus is also off the field,” Tomon said. “It is important that together, we inspire hope in Houston. We do that in a number of ways, specifically on a yearly basis, we host our Scholarships for Champions event. It’s an annual event that allows us to recognize and award scholarships to deserving student athletes.
“As everybody knows, it’s Reliant that helps us power gameday for all the fans that bring the energy every single game for us to be able to do that this upcoming season and beyond go to our original, very special month for us celebrate together.”
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com