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Texans’ NRG Stadium Damaged by Hurricane Beryl in Houston Area

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NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans, was damaged by Hurricane Beryl on Monday as it made landfall in the area.

Although the damage appeared relatively minor, several large panels were missing from the stadium’s retractable roof.

“Like many of our neighbors in the Gulf Coast region, NRG Park sustained damage from Hurricane Beryl, including to the roof of NRG Stadium,” Ryan Walsh, CEO and executive director of NRG Park, said in a statement Tuesday via ESPN. “HCSCC (Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation) officials are working with state, county and city officials to assist in recovery efforts across the region. This collective endeavor requires all of us to work together with a strong commitment to our community. As we participate in these efforts, we are also assessing the extent of the damage to the NRG Park facility. We look forward to welcoming our neighbors back to NRG Park once we resume normal operations.”

The storm made landfall in Texas Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane. At least four people were killed, according to the New York Times, and millions were left without power across the state. Beryl killed at least 11 people last week as it barreled through the Caribbean as a Category 5 hurricane.

The good news for the Texans is that the stadium should be repaired in plenty of time before they host their first preseason game on Aug. 17. Their home opener is scheduled for Sept. 15 against the Chicago Bears, a week after they open the season away against the Indianapolis Colts.

Although NRG Stadium was hit, Minute Maid Park appeared to have avoided major damage. The Houston Astros hosted the Miami Marlins as scheduled Tuesday night.

NRG Stadium opened in 2002, the same year the Texans joined the league. Outside of Texans games, the stadium has hosted two Super Bowls, the College Football Playoff national championship, and several Final Fours.

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