Houston Astrodome

Opened in 1965

Venue Information

Year Opened

1965

Teams

Team League Years
Houston Oilers
Moved to: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (1997–1998)
NFL 1970 - 1996
Houston Oilers
Previously: Houston Stadium (1965–1967)
AFL 1968 - 1969
Idaho State Bengals
Previously: Pittsfield, Massachusetts (1919–1963)
Moved to: ICCU Dome (2009–present)
College Football 1965 - 2008
Houston Astros
Previously: Colt Stadium (1962–1964)
Moved to: Daikin Park (2000–present)
MLB 1965 - 1999

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Houston Astrodome built?

Houston Astrodome opened in 1965.

Where did the Houston Oilers (NFL) play after Houston Astrodome?

After leaving Houston Astrodome in 1996, the Houston Oilers (NFL) moved to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in 1997. They played there until 1998.

Where did the Houston Oilers (AFL) play before Houston Astrodome?

Before moving to Houston Astrodome in 1968, the Houston Oilers (AFL) played at Houston Stadium from 1965 to 1967.

Where did the Idaho State Bengals play before Houston Astrodome?

Before moving to Houston Astrodome in 1965, the Idaho State Bengals played at Pittsfield, Massachusetts from 1919 to 1963.

Where did the Idaho State Bengals play after Houston Astrodome?

After leaving Houston Astrodome in 2008, the Idaho State Bengals moved to ICCU Dome in 2009.

Where did the Houston Astros play before Houston Astrodome?

Before moving to Houston Astrodome in 1965, the Houston Astros played at Colt Stadium from 1962 to 1964.

Where did the Houston Astros play after Houston Astrodome?

After leaving Houston Astrodome in 1999, the Houston Astros moved to Daikin Park in 2000.

Historical Names

Houston Astrodome

1965 - 2006

Current

NRG Astrodome

Unknown - Present

Location

Coordinates: 29.6850, -95.4078
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