Reliant Stadium returns to Houston for 2026 season

Harris County approved restoring the Reliant Stadium name, and the change will debut for the Texans' 25th season in September after FIFA World Cup branding is removed on July 4.

Reliant Stadium is returning as the official name of the Texans' and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's home beginning in 2026. The Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation approved the rebranding on Wednesday. Reliant Energy originally bought the stadium naming rights in 2002 and the venue was renamed NRG Stadium in 2014 after NRG purchased Reliant's retail business. The Reliant name is scheduled to be in place for the Texans' 25th season starting in September. What we know: - The Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation approved the change to return the Reliant Stadium name. - Reliant first secured the naming rights in 2002 in a deal reported as $300 million; the venue was rebranded to NRG Stadium in 2014. - The rebranding will officially debut for the Texans' 25th season in September 2026. - Houston is hosting FIFA World Cup matches this summer, and event branding must be removed; the stadium can carry a corporate name again after the Round of 16 ends on July 4. Summary: The change restores a longstanding local name and reconnects the stadium brand with Reliant's earlier role in the community. Branding will be reinstalled after World Cup requirements end on July 4, with the Reliant name in place for training camp and the regular season.