As part of ongoing renovations to Toyota Center, the Rockets will replace the building’s roof during the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season. The downtown Houston arena opened just over 20 years ago, which makes this decade an opportune time for more modern upgrades.
According to KHOU, Houston’s CBS affiliate, the Harris County Houston Sports Authority approved a proposal by the Rockets to replace the existing roof — which has been in place since 2002-03.
The cost of the roofing project will be $7.5 to $8 million, and it will be paid by the team and owner Tilman Fertitta, KHOU reports.
The process to remove the existing roof and install the new one is expected to start in September 2024 and be finished in March 2025. Doug Hall, the general manager of Toyota Center, told KHOU’s Jason Bristol that the roof work will not disrupt normal building operations (such as NBA games during the upcoming season).
The new roof will have a 20-year warranty and can handle hurricane winds of up to 146 miles per hour, per KHOU. It will also include a new logo, which is currently in development. The current version features a large Toyota emblem and the words Toyota Center.
The cost will be $7.5 to $8 million and will be paid for by the team.
The process to remove the existing roof and install the new one will take 4-5 months. It should start in September and be finished in March. (2/4)
— Jason Bristol (@JBristolKHOU) August 20, 2024
