# NRG Stadium - 2026 FIFA World Cup fan guide (Houston)

Houston's air-conditioned, retractable-roof NRG Stadium - a blessing in June heat, and on the rail line.

- **Capacity:** ~72,000
- **FIFA name:** Houston Stadium

## How to get there
- METRORail Red Line to Stadium Park/Astrodome - adjacent to the stadium; trains every ~6 min on match days.
- From IAH/Hobby airports: rideshare, or bus + rail connection.
- 26,000+ parking spaces if driving.

## Where to eat & drink nearby
- NRG / Medical Center area (near the stadium)
- Midtown (main nightlife)
- Montrose & EaDo

## Official Fan Festival
Reported in the EaDo (East Downtown) area - confirm exact site.

## Best times & tips
- Take the METRORail Red Line - it's the easy option. Arrive ~90 min–2 hours early.
- Brutal heat and humidity outside; air-conditioned relief inside.
- Clear-bag policy applies.

## Matches at this stadium
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 - Germany vs Curaçao
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Portugal vs DR Congo
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 - Netherlands vs Sweden
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - Portugal vs Uzbekistan
- Friday, June 26, 2026 - Uruguay vs Spain
- Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1C vs 2F
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 - W74 vs W78

Source: https://www.fwc26fanhub.com/stadium/nrg-stadium