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NRG Stadium, Houston

USA · World Cup 2026 host stadium

NRG Stadium World Cup 2026 Tickets

Seven matches under Texas's only retractable-roof World Cup venue.

Houston hosts seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at NRG Stadium — the only retractable-roof venue in Texas. With the roof closed and full air conditioning, NRG removes weather as a variable for the June/July heat and humidity, making it one of the most comfortable matchday experiences of the tournament.

NRG Stadium — TL;DR

Stadium
NRG Stadium
City
Houston, USA
Capacity
72,220
Roof
Retractable
Surface
Artificial turf (temporary natural grass overlay for World Cup)
Year built
2002
WC 2026 matches
7 (Group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16)
Nearest airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) — 35 min; Hobby Airport (HOU) — 15 min

Matches at this venue

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Getting there

Nearest airport

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) — 35 min; Hobby Airport (HOU) — 15 min

Public transit

METRORail Red Line to NRG Park/Fannin South station. Walk 10 minutes or take the shuttle. Frequent service on match days.

Parking

NRG Park has 26,000+ parking spaces. Pre-purchase at nrgpark.com. Heavy traffic on Kirby Drive and Main Street.

Rideshare

Uber/Lyft drop-off on Holly Hall Street. Post-match pickup zones clearly marked. Expect 20-30 min wait.

Around the stadium

The Museum District and Hermann Park are nearby for pre-match walks. Montrose neighborhood has Houston's best food scene. The retractable roof means you'll be comfortable regardless of weather.

Killen's BBQ

Texas barbecue

20 min drive

The Original Ninfa's

Tex-Mex

15 min drive

Montrose restaurants

Diverse dining district

10 min drive

Host city & rounds at NRG Stadium

Host city

Houston

Seven matches under Texas's only retractable-roof World Cup venue.

Group stage

72 matches across 12 groups from 11 June to 27 June 2026.

Round of 32

The first ever World Cup Round of 32 — 16 matches from 28 June to 3 July 2026.

Round of 16

8 single-elimination matches from 4 to 7 July 2026 — last-16 of the tournament.

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Frequently asked questions

How many World Cup 2026 matches are at NRG Stadium?
NRG Stadium hosts 7 World Cup 2026 matches across the following stages: Group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16.
What is the seating capacity of NRG Stadium?
NRG Stadium has a seating capacity of 72,220 for World Cup 2026.
How do I get to NRG Stadium?
METRORail Red Line to NRG Park/Fannin South station. Walk 10 minutes or take the shuttle. Frequent service on match days.
When do tickets at NRG Stadium tickets go on sale?
Resale listings on Tixticks are available now and run continuously up to kickoff. Prices typically rise as kickoff approaches once the official FIFA sales windows close.
How do I know my tickets at NRG Stadium tickets are real?
Every Tixticks listing is verified through our FanProtect programme before sale. Sellers are vetted and we offer a 100% authenticity guarantee — full refund if anything goes wrong.
How are tickets delivered?
Tickets are delivered as a Mobile Transfer to your email. You accept the transfer and the tickets land in your phone wallet. Show them at the gate, no printing needed.
What happens if the match is rescheduled?
If FIFA reschedules a match, your ticket is automatically valid for the new date. If the new date does not work for you, you can list the ticket for resale on Tixticks at any time.
What payment methods are accepted?
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