Houston Stadium
NRG Stadium
Capacity
72,220
Matches
7
Deepest round
Round of 16
Roof
Retractable
Surface
Hybrid grass (temporary)
Timezone
CT (UTC-5)
Weather (Jun–Jul)
26–35°C / 79–95°F
Airport
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
Matches at Houston Stadium
7 totalResults
Getting There — IAH
Fly into George Bush Intercontinental (IAH). Book flights 6–9 months ahead for the best prices. Compare on Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Kayak.
Getting Around
METRORail has limited coverage. NRG Stadium is accessible by bus but most fans will use FIFA shuttles or ride-shares. Parking is available at the stadium ($40–60). Houston is fundamentally a car city.
Where to Stay
Medical Center area (near NRG Stadium) has reasonably priced hotels ($100–180/night). Downtown and Montrose have more character. The Galleria area has shopping and mid-range hotels. **Best neighborhoods:** Montrose for dining and nightlife, Heights for trendy bars, Medical Center for stadium proximity, Downtown for events. EaDo (East Downtown) is an up-and-coming area.
Weather — 26–35°C / 79–95°F
The World Cup runs June 11 – July 19 (summer). Houston averages 26–35°C / 79–95°F during this period. NRG Stadium has a retractable roof, so indoor conditions will be climate-controlled regardless of outside weather.
Food & Drink
One of America's most underrated food cities. Incredible Tex-Mex, Vietnamese (largest Vietnamese community outside Vietnam), BBQ, and Gulf Coast seafood. Chinatown and the Montrose area are foodie hubs.
💡 Insider Tips
- 1NRG Stadium has a retractable roof — expect AC inside (it's 95°F+ outside)
- 2Houston humidity is intense — carry water everywhere
- 3The light rail doesn't reach the stadium — plan for shuttles or rides
- 4Visit NASA's Johnson Space Center on a non-match day (30 min south)
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