Though the damage appeared relatively minor, several large panels were missing from the stadium’s retractable roof.
The storm made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday morning. At least four people were killed, according to The New York Times, and millions were left without power across the state. Beryl killed at least 11 people last week as it pushed through the Caribbean as a Category 5 storm.
The good news for the Texans is that the stadium should be repaired in plenty of time before they host their first preseason game on Aug. 17. Their home opener is set for Sept. 15 against the Chicago Bears, one week after they open the season on the road against the Indianapolis Colts.
While NRG was hit, Minute Maid Park appears to have avoided major damage from the storm. The Houston Astros hosted the Miami Marlins as scheduled there on Tuesday night.
NRG Stadium opened in 2002, the same year the Texans entered the league. Outside of Texans games, the venue has hosted a pair of Super Bowls, the College Football Playoff national championship game, and multiple Final Fours.
