Rice Stadium
Rice
Houston, TX
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📖About Rice Stadium
Rice Stadium is a mid-century modern architectural marvel that hosted JFK's famous moon speech and Super Bowl VIII. Built in 1950 without a track for better sightlines, the 47,000-seat venue features 70 concrete arches on each side.
🏛️History
Origins
Built in 1950 to replace Rice Field. Walter P Moore's first sports project was completed in just nine months using 24-hour shifts. The design eliminated the running track to bring fans closer to the action.
Major Renovations
Notable Moments
🎟️Visitor Guide
Best Seats
Excellent sightlines throughout due to no-track design. West side has shade in afternoon games. 70 arches frame the bowl.
Parking Tips
Rice campus lots available. Street parking in West University neighborhood. Light rail stops nearby.
Game Day
Walk the beautiful Rice campus before games. The stadium offers ocean-like openness rare for football venues. Historic architecture throughout.
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