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Houston

America's most diverse big city, and it shows in the food and the fans. Houston's matches are at NRG Stadium, fully air-conditioned against the Gulf heat.

The venue

Stadium

NRG Stadium

Capacity · 72,000Location · NRG Park, south of downtown

The first NFL stadium with a retractable roof; cool and dry inside even in July.

Getting there

Transport

  • METRORail

    The Red Line stops at Stadium Park / NRG, walking distance to the gates — the easiest option.

  • Rideshare

    Designated zones at NRG Park; the rail is faster after matches.

Where fans gather

Fan zones

Discovery Green

Downtown park hosting the main fan festival.

Washington Avenue

A nightlife corridor that fills with fans on match days.

Know before you go

Local tips

  • 01June/July is hot and very humid — the indoor stadium is a blessing.
  • 02Explore the food: Vietnamese, Tex-Mex, BBQ, and Nigerian spots are world-class here.
  • 03The Museum District and Hermann Park are great low-heat afternoon options.