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The translucent roof is shown inside the Astrodome in Houston, Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

Astrodome's fate has reached a breaking point 60 years after it opened

There are three choices for the Astrodome's future: Tear it down, let it sit idle, or invest in its restoration. 

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  • We toured the Astrodome. A peek inside at what the stadium looks like today: The Astrodome, which was first opened in 1965, looks slightly different today than it did 60 years ago. But it still has character. Read More

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