Ranking stadiums by age entering 2025 season

While the Houston Texans exploring the possibility of a new stadium might seem like an ill-advised move, it’s honestly right on cue compared to other locations around the NFL.

After opening in 2002, NRG Stadium has mostly remained untouched over the past two decades. Sure, a rebranding happened from Reliant to NRG, but a majority of the internal moves made have been minor at best.

Since the Texans became the league’s “newest” franchise under the McNair family, 12 other teams have moved into new stadiums. Ten new stadiums have been built over the last 22 years, including three locations from San Diego, St. Louis and Oakland to the Los Angeles and Las Vegas, respecitvley.

The Chargers and Rams call SoFi Stadium home out west while the Giants and Jets share MetLife Stadium outside of the New York City limits in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Houston’s lease with NRG Stadium expires in 2032. At that point, there will only be five stadiums older than NRG since the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to move before the 2027 season begins.

The Texans might end up renewing the lease for another decade, but the only way conversations will start there is if the team can massively renovate the complex. A projected price would be anywhere between $500 million to $1 billion and likely would take a full year of renovations, if not longer.

To see where NRG Stadium stacks up in the league, here’s a look at the age of each NFL stadium and the last time each venue saw an significant overhaul of upgrades.

Dec 20, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; In an aerial view, Soldier Field is seen before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports

Team: Chicago Bears

Year Opened: 1924

Last major renovation: 2003 ($632 million)

Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Team: Green Bay Packers

Year Opened: 1957

Last major renovation: 2013 ($140.5 million)

Feb 14, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general overall aerial view of Arrowhead Stadium at the Truman Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Team: Kansas City Chiefs

Year Opened: 1972

Last major renovation: 2010 ($375 million)

Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; A general overall aerial view of a snow-covered Highmark Stadium during a 2024 AFC wild card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Team: Buffalo Bills

Year Opened: 1973

Last major renovation: 2013 ($130 million)

The Bills are expected to open a $2.1 billion stadium in 2026.

Aug 20, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detailed aerial view of the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Team: New Orleans Saints

Year Opened: 1975

Last major renovation: 2024 ($560 million)

The Bills are expected to open a $2.1 billion stadium in 2026.

Dec 22, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; A general view during first half between the Miami Dolphins and the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Team: Miami Dolphins

Year Opened: 1987

Last major renovation: 2016 ($500 million)

Patrons wait in line to enter Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Jaguars fans got a chance to see the new head coach speak and give a warm welcome at the stadium.

Team: Jacksonville Jaguars

Year Opened: 1995

Last major renovation: None

EverBank Stadium will undergo a $1.25 billion renovation scheduled to begin in 2026. It will be completed by 2028

Apr 10, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A general view of the entrance at Bank of America Stadium before the game between Atlanta United FC and Charlotte FC. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Zetterberg-USA TODAY Sports

Team: Carolina Panthers

Year Opened: 1996

Last major renovation: None

A $800 million renovation is expected to be underway during the 2026 offseason

Nov 29, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; A view of the game between the Washington Football Team and the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Team: Washington Commanders

Year Opened: 1997

Last major renovation: 2024 ($75 million)

Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; a general view of the stadium before a game between the Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Year Opened: 1998

Last major renovation: 2016 ($100 million)

May 19, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; A general view of M&T bank stadium during the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 28, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general overall view of FirstEnergy Stadium. The stadium is the home of the Cleveland Browns and the site of the 2021 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Team: Cleveland Browns

Year Opened: 1999

Last major renovation: 2015 ($120 million)

Dec 30, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; General view prior to the start of the Music City Bowl between the Missouri Tigers against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Team: Tennessee Titans

Year Opened: 1999

Last major renovation: None

The Titans plan to move into a new $2.2 billion stadium in 2027.

Paycor Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

Team: Cincinnati Bengals

Year Opened: 2000

Last major renovation: 2024 ($39 million)

Sep 18, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; General view as the Pittsburgh Steelers play the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Year Opened: 2001

Last major renovation: 2020 ($13 million)

Dec 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view outside of Empower Field at Mile High before a game Indianapolis Colts against the Denver Broncos. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Team: Denver Broncos

Year Opened: 2001

Last major renovation: 2023 ($100 million)

Dec 27, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; View outside of NRG Stadium before the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Team: Houston Texans

Year Opened: 2002

Last major renovation: None

The Texans plan on spending $35 million this offseason to fix the roof, video boards and sound system.

Dec 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; General view of Lumen Field during a drone show during halftime of a game between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Team: Seattle Seahawks

Year Opened: 2002

Last major renovation: None

Nov 17, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A general view of Ford Field before the game between the Detroit Lions and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Team: Detriot Lions

Year Opened: 2002

Last major renovation: 2017 ($100 million)

Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; A field view of Gillette Stadium prior to a game between the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Team: New England Patriots

Year Opened: 2002

Last major renovation: 2023 ($225 million)

Feb 13, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A general overall view of Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champions banner on the Lincoln Financial Field facade. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Team: Philadelphia Eagles

Year Opened: 2003

Last major renovation: 2014 ($125 million)

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; An overall view as fans enter State Farm Stadium before the NFC wild card game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings . Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Team: Arizona Cardinals

Year Opened: 2006

Last major renovation: 2018 ($28 million)

Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A general overall view of Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts and the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Team: Indianapolis Colts

Year Opened: 2008

Last major renovation: 2022 ($22 million)

AT&T stadium hosted the first ever College Football Playoff Championship game with Ohio State Buckeyes taking on Oregon Ducks in Arlington, Texas on January 12, 2015. (Dispatch photo by Kyle Robertson)

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Team: Dallas Cowboys

Year Opened: 2009

Last major renovation: 2024 ($295 million)

Fans watch a drone show from outside the stadium during the Giants Fan Fest, celebrating 100 seasons, at MetLife Stadium on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Teams: New York Giants, New York Jets

Year Opened: 2010

Last major renovation: None

Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (24) reacts after a play against the Detroit Lions during the second half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Teams: San Francisco 49ers

Year Opened: 2014

Last major renovation: 2025 ($200 million) ahead of next year’s Super Bowl

Apr 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders fans pose for a photo outside before the championship game of the 2019 men’s Final Four against the Virginia Cavaliers at US Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

Teams: Minnesota Vikings

Year Opened: 2016

Last major renovation: None

Fans walk outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the College Football Playoff championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at in Atlanta on Jan. 20, 2025.

Teams: Atlanta Falcons

Year Opened: 2017

Last major renovation: None