NRG Stadium’s roof took a hit amid the violent winds of Hurricane Beryl in July. Now, there’s a timetable as to when everything will be fixed.
The two roof panels are expected to be repaired by the end of September, according to a release sent out by NRG Park on Thursday night.
According to NRG Park officials, the stadium’s panels are arriving on sight. One panel is scheduled for repair days before the Texans’ home opener against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 15 on Sunday Night Football.
The other panel is expected to be repaired before Houston’s Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 29.
An update from @nrgpark on the NRG Stadium roof repairs. One panel not yet repaired for home opener (7:20p) on Sept. 15 & both panels repaired for 2nd home game (noon) on Sept. 29. #Texans pic.twitter.com/HKQjQ7COfX
— Adam Wexler (@AdamJWexler) August 30, 2024
“We appreciate the patience and support of our guests as we work diligently to restore the stadium roof to its full operational capacity,” NRG Park said in its release.
While 50 percent of the job should be completed before Caleb Williams and the NFC North franchise arrive, Houston will play at least one regular-season contest with a hole in its roof. The Texans had a run-through of playing with the roof partially open in their two preseason home games against the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams.
When looking from the upper deck, one stretch of light hit the ground at the 23-yard line. The other panel reached the 33-yard line on the opposing side.
NRG Park also told fans who plan to sit under the open area to dress accordingly based on the weather. Week 2’s matchup shouldn’t be a problem with the sun since the Texans kick off at 7:20 p.m. Game 4 kicks off at noon against Jacksonville, so fans must plan ahead.
