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World Cup 2026 Venue · Houston

Stadium Profile

NRG Stadium (Houston Stadium)

7 Matches Group → Knockouts

Capacity

72,220

Built

2002

Surface

Natural

Roof

Retractable

Home Team

Houston Texans (NFL) / Houston Dynamo (MLS)

Altitude

13m

Time Zone

Central Time (CT - UTC-5)

Stadium Photo · NRG Stadium Exterior

Matches At NRG Stadium

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Jun 11 · 4:30 AM
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Jun 12 · 4:30 AM
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Jun 13 · 4:30 AM
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Jun 14 · 4:30 AM
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Jun 15 · 4:30 AM
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Jun 16 · 4:30 AM
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Jun 17 · 4:30 AM
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Match Day Guide

Gates Open2.5 Hours Before Kick-Off
Bag PolicyClear Bags · Max 12" × 6" × 12"
ProhibitedOutside Food, Umbrellas, Non-Clear Bags
Re-EntryNo Re-Entry
PaymentCashless Only

Fan Festival

LocationDiscovery Green Park, Downtown Houston
Capacity~20,000
EntryFree
Hours12 PM – 11 PM On Match Days
FeaturesGiant Screens, Tex-Mex Food Market, Live Music, Family Zones
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Weather

June33°C🌧️ 11 rain days
July35°C🌧️ 10 rain days
🌬️ Retractable Roof And Full Air Conditioning. Extreme Outdoor Heat Won't Affect Matches.

Getting There

AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental (IAH) — 35 Km · Hobby Airport (HOU) — 15 Km
TransitMETRORail Red Line To Fannin South + Shuttle To NRG
Parking26,000+ Spaces On-Site At NRG Park
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About Houston

Houston is the 4th largest US city and the energy capital of the world. With the world's most ethnically diverse restaurant scene and a multicultural population of 7 million, World Cup fever is among the highest of any US host city.

Stadium History

NRG Stadium opened in 2002 as one of the first NFL stadiums with a retractable roof. It hosted Super Bowl LI (2017) — famous for the Patriots' record comeback — and is a regular Gold Cup and Copa América venue. Its NRG Park campus includes 26,000 parking spaces.

Accessibility

Wheelchair SeatingAccessible Sections On All Levels
ElevatorsAvailable Throughout
Assistive ListeningAvailable At Guest Services
Service AnimalsPermitted

FAQ

How Many Matches Does NRG Stadium Host?

7 Matches — Group Stage Plus Round Of 16.

Does NRG Stadium Have A Roof?

Yes — Retractable Roof With Full Air Conditioning. Houston's Summer Heat Does Not Affect The Match Experience.

What Is NRG Stadium's Capacity?

72,220 For World Cup Matches.

How Far Is The Airport From NRG Stadium?

Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Is 35 Km; Hobby Airport (HOU) Is 15 Km. METRORail + Shuttle Is Recommended.