About Shell Energy Stadium
Shell Energy Stadium is a College Football stadium in Houston, Texas. It opened in 2012. It was designed by Populous. It seats 22,039. Its current tenants are Texas Southern Tigers (College Football) and Sam Houston Bearkats (College Football). By capacity it ranks 137th of 239 current College Football venues, counting only venues with a known capacity.
Venue Information
Location
Architect
Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
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Texas Southern Tigers
College Football · 2012–present
Southwestern Athletic Conference 2012–2026 · FCS (Division I-AA)
|
College Football | 2012–present |
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Sam Houston Bearkats
College Football · 2025–present
C-USA 2025 · FBS (Division I-A)
|
College Football | 2025–present |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Shell Energy Stadium?
The capacity of Shell Energy Stadium is 22,039.
When was Shell Energy Stadium built?
Shell Energy Stadium opened in 2012.
Who designed Shell Energy Stadium?
Shell Energy Stadium was designed by Populous.
Who plays at Shell Energy Stadium?
Shell Energy Stadium is the home venue of Sam Houston Bearkats, Texas Southern Tigers.
Where did the Sam Houston Bearkats play before Shell Energy Stadium?
Before moving to Shell Energy Stadium in 2025, the Sam Houston Bearkats played at Bowers Stadium from 1987 to 2024.
Where did the Sam Houston Bearkats play after Shell Energy Stadium?
The Sam Houston Bearkats moved to Bowers Stadium in 2026.
Where did the Texas Southern Tigers play before Shell Energy Stadium?
Before moving to Shell Energy Stadium in 2012, the Texas Southern Tigers played at Alexander Durley Sports Complex from 2005 to 2010.
Location
References
Teams on Wikipedia
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.