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5 x Group Matches
1 x Round of 32
1 x Round of 16
Events at Houston Stadium
- Jun 14, 2026SUN•(TBD)Jun14sun(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 10NRG Stadium, Houston, TX●20 People Viewing Right Now●9 Tickets Left!
- Jun 17, 2026WED•(TBD)Jun17wed(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 23NRG Stadium, Houston, TX●14 People Viewing Right Now●9 Tickets Left!
- Jun 20, 2026SAT•(TBD)Jun20sat(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 35NRG Stadium, Houston, TX●9 Tickets Left!
- Jun 23, 2026TUE•(TBD)Jun23tue(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 47NRG Stadium, Houston, TX●9 Tickets Left!
- Jun 26, 2026FRI•(TBD)Jun26fri(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 65NRG Stadium, Houston, TX●9 Tickets Left!
- Jun 29, 2026MON•(TBD)Jun29mon(TBD) - World Cup 26: Round of 32 - Match 76NRG Stadium, Houston, TX●9 Tickets Left!
- Jul 4, 2026SAT•(TBD)Jul4sat(TBD) - World Cup 26: Round of 16 - Match 90NRG Stadium, Houston, TX●11 People Viewing Right Now●6 Tickets Left!
- Capacity: 72,200
- Location: Houston TX
- Distance to City: 6 miles
- Opened: 2002
- Roof Type: Retractable
- Leagues: NFL
- FIFA Renovations: $15M
- Avg Temp: 95°F
- Climate Control: Yes
- Public Transit: Yes
- Cashless: Yes
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The Game Plan
Seven World Cup matches. One Independence Day knockout game. Zero other venues that will transform from rodeo dirt to soccer grass in just 90 days. What truly sets NRG apart is how it captures Houston's dual identity: a capital of the energy, medical and oil industries that is also a cowboy community. But when those first soccer balls hit NRG's grass, Houston's 44% Hispanic population will remind everyone why this petroleum capital beats with a fútbol heart.
These aren't casual fans learning the beautiful game; they’re third-gen Houstonians who grew up watching Liga MX on Sunday mornings. They’re Colombian transplants who can recite every statistic from their national team's golden era. They’re Mexican-American families wearing matching El Tri jerseys to neighborhood pickup games. And some of them could probably tell you about the time they saw George Strait play in front of 80,000 screaming country music fans, at the world’s largest rodeo, right here in this very stadium.
SEATING GUIDE
FIELD LEVEL
Is that the smell of the rodeo dirt you detect underneath FIFA’s fresh natural grass? Yes, you’re that close. Sections 109 and 129 offer proximity to Truth BBQ's coveted smoked meats, while the corner sections being modified for FIFA's wider pitch will offer a perspective rarely, if ever, seen here before.
CLUB & MEZZANINE
Premium access with climate-controlled concourses and wider seats, plus exclusive food options from acclaimed Atlanta spots like Delia's Chicken Sausage Stand (the local chainlet with 300+ restaurant clients). These sections have dedicated entry gates and elevators that save you 20-30 minutes on arrival. The sightlines here put you at the perfect height to track both individual brilliance and team patterns.
LODE, GRIDIRON & PREMIUM UPPER LEVELS
Don't underestimate these seats—you're positioned at the ideal angle to appreciate the massive 360-degree halo board (58 feet tall, 1,075 feet around) while maintaining clear views of play. This is where you'll find the most passionate international supporters during the World Cup, creating their own atmosphere. The elevation gives you a tactical bird's-eye view that TV cameras try to replicate.
AROUND THE STADIUM
Parking Lot Pregame: In Houston, BBQ isn't food, it's theology. The trinity of brisket, ribs, and sausage forms the foundation, but Houston's diversity adds layers: Korean-marinated short ribs, Mexican barbacoa, Caribbean jerk chicken. Whether they’re soccer superfans or just looking for an excuse to smoke meat for 18 hours, the smart money is on NRG’s parking lots being ensconced in a heavy layer of mesquite smoke come match day.
The BULLevard Experience: On the stadium's south side near the Ford and Phillips 66 gates, the official pregame zone features the Bud Light DJ Stage, food trucks, and the Kids Corner with face painting. It's typically free, family-friendly, and captures the carnival atmosphere that Houstonians bring to big events..
FIFA Fan Zone: Houston's East Downtown transforms into a 38-day celebration, with massive screens showing all World Cup matches. While specific programming details are still developing, the EaDo location has been confirmed for this official FIFA gathering spot..
WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK
NRG serves as a showcase for Houston's culinary evolution. Truth BBQ took over from Killen's in 2024, bringing their legendary “craft bbq” and jalapeño-and-cheese sausage to sections 109 and 129. Starting as a roadside shack halfway between Houston and Austin helmed by an amateur pitmaster, Truth shot up the ranks to reach #3 on Texas Monthly’s best BBQ guide (the bible for Texas BBQ) and snag a coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand designation. Elsewhere, Hip-hop star Bun B's Trill Burgers delivers their famous OG cheesy combo smashburgers across four separate stalls, while Houston stalwart El Tiempo represents Houston's Tex-Mex tradition with fajita tacos and frozen margaritas. At $6 average per beer, NRG maintains some of the lowest prices of any major stadium and operates entirely cashless, with express pickup available through the sEATz system.
TRAVEL TIPS
- Public Transportation: The METRORail Red Line stops at Stadium Park/Astrodome station, requiring a 12-minute walk to the stadium. At $1.25 per ride with trains every 6-12 minutes, it's affordable and avoids parking hassles. The 25-minute journey from downtown provides a glimpse of Houston's medical center along the way, useful should all the excitement (and/or BBQ) prove too much to handle.
- Parking: Lots range from $20-$150, all requiring cashless payment. The Yellow Lot at 9051 S Main serves as primary public parking at $25. Color-coded lots provide organized access through specific gates, but expect to wait 45-60 minutes post-match unless you're willing to extend your tailgate (do that!)
- Rideshare: Uber and Lyft drop off at Gate 2 (Fannin & McNee), but pickup happens at Yellow Lot 35 near Lantern Point and McNee Road. The walk between them takes 15-20 minutes through crowds, so factor this into your planning.
FUN FACTS
Independence Day Drama: NRG hosts a Round of 16 match on July 4th, 2026, one of two World Cup knockout games scheduled on America's birthday. Expect fireworks, both literal and metaphorical.
The 90-Day Miracle: After the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ends in March 2026, crews have just three months to transform the stadium from dirt-floor rodeo arena to FIFA-approved grass pitch. It's the shortest venue transformation in World Cup history.
FIFA Funds: Additional infrastructure upgrades funded through Houston's World Cup Host Committee include new chillers for climate control, parking lot improvements, and general facility modernization to meet FIFA standards..
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