The NRG Astrodome, [6] formerly and also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, is the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas, United States.

Billed as “The Eighth Wonder of the World” by Judge Roy Hofheinz, the 70,000-seat Astrodome, debuted in 1965 as the world’s first domed stadium. This iconic stricter served as an important sports …

Dec 22, 2025 · Renovating Houston’s historic Astrodome could come at a cost of more than $750 million — far more than the cost to demolish it — according to a recent Harris County architecture analysis.

Apr 9, 2025 · The Houston Astrodome opened in 1965 and was originally named the Harris County Domed Stadium. The Astrodome was the first fully-enclosed sports stadium and first air-conditioned …

Astrodome, the world’s first domed air-conditioned indoor stadium, built in Houston, Texas, in 1965 and arguably the city’s most important architectural structure. It was last used in 2009, and five years …

The Astrodome is at NRG Park, a 350-acre complex that includes NRG Stadium, located right next to the Astrodome and home to the NFL’s Houston Texans, as well as an arena and exhibition halls.

Jan 7, 2026 · The fate of the Astrodome — a beloved Houston landmark that's sat largely unused for more than 20 years — could soon be decided.

Jul 26, 2025 · It opened as the nation’s first domed stadium in 1965 with a constellation of astronauts hurling a meteor shower of ceremonial pitches. The landmark still exerts a hold over Houston’s …

Nov 12, 2024 · Since the Astrodome was condemned in 2009, and frankly, even before that, many people have anticipated what’s next for the once billed “Eighth Wonder of the World,” and arguably …

Constructed in 1964, the Astrodome was deemed the “Eighth Wonder of the World” when it opened in 1965. As the world’s first indoor, air conditioned domed stadium, the 18-story multipurpose structure …