Several panels were lost from the retractable roof of NRG Stadium, home of the NFL’s Houston Texans, in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which left millions of people in Texas without power and caused multiple deaths in Texas and Louisiana.
A video published by the Associated Press showed at least three panels missing from the stadium’s roof.
“Like many of our neighbors in the Gulf Coast region, NRG Park suffered damage from Hurricane Beryl, including the roof of NRG Stadium,” NRG Park CEO and President Ryan Walsh said in a statement Tuesday. “HCSCC (Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation) officials are working with state, county and city officials to assist in recovery efforts throughout the region. This collective commitment requires all of us to work together with a strong commitment to our community. As we assist in these efforts, we are also assessing the extent of the damage to NRG Park facilities. We look forward to seeing our neighbors at NRG Park soon as we return to normal operations.”
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas on Monday as a Category 1 hurricane.
NRG Stadium also suffered roof damage in 2008 from Hurricane Ike, a Category 2 storm, resulting in the loss of five divisions and the postponement of the Texans’ September home game against the Baltimore Ravens that season.
The Texans won’t play their first home game until Aug. 17 when they host the New York Giants in a preseason game. They are scheduled to open their regular-season home game on Sept. 15 against the Chicago Bears.
Minute Maid Park, the home of the Houston Astros, did not suffer major damage from the storm. The Astros will host the Miami Marlins as scheduled on Tuesday night.
