TDECU Stadium, Football stadium at University of Houston, US
TDECU Stadium is a football stadium at the University of Houston in Houston, USA, designed with a main seating bowl that sits deep into the ground. This construction ensures that every visitor has a clear view of the field without obstruction, making it easier to follow the game from any seat.
TDECU Stadium was built on the site of Robertson Stadium, the Cougars' intermittent home from 1946. Demolition began on December 3, 2012, the official groundbreaking followed on February 8, 2013, and the stadium opened on August 29, 2014, with a game against UTSA. The project cost US$128 million, and the new bowl was rotated about 90 degrees so fans on the south side look toward the Houston skyline.
The stadium's name comes from Texas Dow Employees Credit Union, Houston's largest credit union, which bought the naming rights in 2014 and extended the deal in September 2022 for US$20 million through 2034, with an option for five more years. The playing surface is named John O'Quinn Field, lettered in the end zones along with TDECU Stadium.
The stadium connects directly to the METRORail line and holds around 40,000 people, which becomes important during university games in the fall. It is a good idea to arrive early, as the surrounding area fills up quickly on game days.
The stadium's full name, John O'Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium, honors a Houston trial lawyer, while the playing surface itself is named after him. In September 2022, TDECU extended its naming-rights contract for US$20 million through 2034, with an option for five more years. A renaming to Space City Financial Stadium was announced in September 2024 for the 2025 season but later delayed to 2026.
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