John O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial Stadium - home of Houston in Houston, TX
NCAA FBS

John O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial Stadium

Houston

Houston, TX

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Capacity
39,700
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Conference
Big 12
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Opened
2014
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Surface
Act Global UBU Speed Series S5-M Synthetic Turf

πŸ“–About John O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial Stadium

Space City Financial Stadium (John O'Quinn Field) holds 40,000 and is one of the newest on-campus stadiums in college football. Opened in 2014 as TDECU Stadium, it brought Houston football back to campus after 16 years at the Astrodome and Reliant Stadium.

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Origins

Opened August 29, 2014 with a 33-23 win over UTSA. Built for $128 million as the first on-campus stadium since 1941. Named for John O'Quinn (legendary Houston attorney).

Major Renovations

2014Stadium opened with 40,000 capacity
2024Space City Financial acquired naming rights

Notable Moments

Nov 17, 2016Houston beat Louisville 36-10
Sep 3, 2016#15 Houston beat #3 Oklahoma 33-23 in upset
Sep 2, 2024Big 12 era debut vs UNLV

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Cougar Club on west side has premium hospitality. Sections 106-112 offer midfield views. East side has downtown Houston skyline views.

Parking Tips

Campus lots on Wheeler Avenue. ERP Garage is closest. Free shuttles from remote lots. METRORail stop at Wheeler/TSU.

Game Day

Cougar Walk brings team through fans on the south side. Shasta the cougar mascot. "Whose House? Coogs' House!" chant. Post-game, explore Third Ward restaurants. Clear bag policy enforced.

πŸ”₯Rivals

Stadiums Near John O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial Stadium

References

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