Rice Stadium remains unique because it was built for football only. There is no running track around the perimeter of the field, so sightlines and facilities are still as functional today as they were in 1950. One of America's great stadiums and the largest on-campus facility in Conference-USA, Rice Stadium will celebrate its 60th season in 2009.The entire Rice football operation is housed in the stadium. The Owls' locker rooms and the Owl Club at the south end of the stadium are among the finest in C-USA. Offices for the Owls' coaching staff and football meeting rooms are also located in the stadium.
The Owl Club, atop the south end zone, is virtually a historical museum of the great Rice athletes and teams. The walls are filled with the photos of past Owls, forming a fitting site for many team functions. The room is also used for academic, civic and other social events.
Super Bowl VIIIRice Stadium has been the scene of many exciting moments in the football histories of Rice, the city of Houston and the National Football League. At various times, the stadium has served as the home stadium for the Bluebonnet Bowl, the University of Houston, Texas Southern University and the NFL's Houston Oilers. John Kennedy made his famous challenge to America to place a man on the moon in a speech at Rice Stadium!
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