Houston has hosted 3 Super Bowls, in 1974, 2004, and 2017. The first was at Rice Stadium, and the last two at NRG Stadium, formerly Reliant Stadium, most recently Super Bowl LI in February 2017.
Every Super Bowl in Houston
| Super Bowl | Year | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl VIII | 1974 | Rice Stadium |
| Super Bowl XXXVIII | 2004 | Reliant Stadium (now NRG Stadium) |
| Super Bowl LI | 2017 | NRG Stadium |
Houston’s Super Bowl Stadiums
Houston’s first Super Bowl was played at Rice Stadium in 1974. The game returned to the city at the retractable-roof Reliant Stadium, now NRG Stadium, which hosted in 2004 and again in 2017, when the Patriots erased a 28-3 deficit to beat the Falcons in the first Super Bowl to reach overtime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Super Bowls has Houston hosted?
Houston has hosted 3 Super Bowls, in 1974, 2004, and 2017.
What stadiums have hosted the Super Bowl in Houston?
Rice Stadium hosted Super Bowl VIII in 1974, and NRG Stadium, formerly Reliant Stadium, has hosted two: Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004 and Super Bowl LI in 2017.
When was the last Super Bowl in Houston?
Super Bowl LI in February 2017, at NRG Stadium, remembered for the Patriots' comeback from 28-3 in overtime.
Is Houston hosting a Super Bowl soon?
No Super Bowl is currently scheduled for Houston, but NRG Stadium remains a regular host candidate.