26/08/2026
ASTRODOME - The Astrodome was more than a ballpark - it was a stage for sports, entertainment, politics, and Houston history.
When the $31.6-million Astrodome opened in 1965, nothing like it had ever been built. Billed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” it would become much more than the home of the Houston Astros, it became Houston’s stage for sports, entertainment, politics, and history.
It was home to the Houston Astros, Houston Oilers, and University of Houston football, and hosted the historic Houston vs. UCLA “Game of the Century” basketball matchup. But the Dome was never just about sports.
It welcomed rodeos, major concerts and entertainers such as Michael Jackson, home and trade shows, and the Republican National Convention, along with countless other events that brought millions of people through its doors.
From baseball and football to basketball, rodeos, concerts, conventions, and community events, the “Eighth Wonder of the World” was truly Houston’s stage.