Rice Stadium

Rice Stadium is a football facility at Rice University in Houston built into a sunken bowl design that holds around 47,000 people. The simple architectural style with clean lines creates an efficient venue that includes updated training facilities and multiple entry points.

The stadium opened in 1950 built by Brown and Root and later hosted a major national sports championship in 1974. Between these events, it served as the setting for a historic speech about space exploration in 1962.

The stadium functions as a gathering place for university football, concerts, and events that bring students and visitors together throughout the year. It holds meaning for the Rice community as a space where shared memories are created.

The stadium is accessible from multiple entry points, with parking areas available for visitors. The training center with its modern amenities makes navigation straightforward and complements the overall experience.

The stadium stands out for its sunken seating design where spectators sit below ground level, giving nearly every seat exceptional sightlines. This unusual approach means that even upper-level seats offer excellent views of the action.

Location: Houston

Capacity: 47000

GPS coordinates: 29.71639,-95.40917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:29