NRG Stadium

FIFA official name: Houston Stadium

Houston, Texas, USA68,311 seats7 matchesHosts Round of 16 (July 4, 2026)
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Match Schedule

All times are local stadium time (America/Chicago).

Sun, Jun 14
12:00
local
GermanyvsCuraçao
Group E
Group Stage
Wed, Jun 17
12:00
local
PortugalvsDR Congo
Group K
Group Stage
Sat, Jun 20
12:00
local
NetherlandsvsSweden
Group F
Group Stage
Tue, Jun 23
12:00
local
PortugalvsUzbekistan
Group K
Group Stage
Fri, Jun 26
19:00
local
Cape VerdevsSaudi Arabia
Group H
Group Stage
Mon, Jun 29
12:00
local
Group C WinnervsGroup F runner-up
Round of 32
Sat, Jul 4
12:00
local
Winner Match 73vsWinner Match 75
Round of 16
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Getting There

LineMETRORail Red Line → NRG Park Station (Stadium Park/Astrodome) — DIRECT SERVICE, 3-min walk to gates
One-way fare$1.25
Journey time20-30 min

Stadium Policies

Last verified: April 2026 · Check official FIFA stadium guide

Gates Open
2-3 hours for heat + security
Bag Policy
Standard FIFA clear bag policy
Clear bag max: 12" x 6" x 12" max · Clutch: 4.5" x 6.5" max
Alcohol
Sold at venue
Payment
Cashless venue — card/mobile only
Accessibility
Wheelchair seating
Security Wait
30-60 min

Bars & Restaurants

Hours and ratings may change. Verify before your visit.

Museum District

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min walk4.7
Pre-matchFamilyMETRORail

“Hermann Park, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo — all along METRORail Red Line between downtown and stadium.”

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East Downtown (EaDo)

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$$
min walk4.5
Pre-matchbarsFIFA_fan_festival

“FIFA Fan Festival location. Take Green/Purple Line. Multiple sports bars for watching other matches.”

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El Tiempo Cantina

Restaurant
$$
min walk4.5
Pre-matchtex_mexiconic

“Houston Tex-Mex institution. Multiple locations — closest is Richmond Ave.”

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Ninfa's on Navigation

Restaurant
$$$
min walk4.7
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“Original Ninfa's — birthplace of fajitas. Reservations required.”

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Truth BBQ

Restaurant
$$
min walk4.8
Pre-matchbbqlocal_favorite

“Top Texas BBQ in Houston Heights. Long lines — arrive 11am for lunch before late-afternoon matches.”

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Where to Stay

Prices are estimates and vary by match day. Match-day surge is common. No hardcoded prices — check Booking.com for current availability.

Budget

Under $200/night (non-match days)

Holiday Inn Express Houston Medical Center

3 km from stadium

$120-180/night

🚌 METRORail accessible

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Mid-range

$150–$300/night

Hilton Houston Plaza Medical Center

3 km from stadium

$180-280/night

🚌 METRORail walking distance, 10-min to stadium

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Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown

10 km from stadium

$200-300/night

🚌 Downtown, METRORail Red Line direct to stadium

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Luxury

$350+/night

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

14 km from stadium

$420-680/night

🚌 Uptown/Galleria luxury, rideshare 20 min to stadium

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The St. Regis Houston

12 km from stadium

$500-750/night

🚌 Galleria area luxury

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Four Seasons Hotel Houston

11 km from stadium

$550-820/night

🚌 Downtown luxury, METRORail access

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