NRG Stadium
About the stadium
United States
Houston
Capacity
72,220
FIFA Official Name
Houston Stadium
How to get there
Address
NRG Parkway, Houston, TX 77054, USA
GPS Coordinates
29.6847, -95.4107
Transportation
Metro
METRORail Red Line - NRG Park / Fannin South Stations
Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 40 km / Hobby (HOU) - 15 km
Parking
26,000 spaces
Scheduled matches
6 matches at this venue08:00 PM
Sun, Jun 14
05:00 PM
Wed, Jun 17
02:00 AM
Sun, Jun 21
11:00 PM
Tue, Jun 23
02:00 AM
Sun, Jun 28
11:00 PM
Tue, Jun 30
About the city
Houston is the largest city in Texas and fourth in the USA, center of the space industry with the famous Johnson Space Center.
Travel Guide
Houston
Getting There
Main Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Transport Options
Fare to downtown Houston
Pickup at designated zone
Bus to downtown. Metro Red Line to stadium.
Public Transit
METRORail is Houston's system. The Red line goes directly to the stadium. Special service from Downtown on match days.
Match Day Tips
Use METRORail Red Line to stadium. Very heavy traffic on match days. Arrive 3 hours early.
Where to Eat
Houston offers Texas BBQ and international cuisine. The city is Texas' culinary capital with Cajun and Tex-Mex influence.
📍 Near the Stadium
The Pit Room
$$BBQ
Texas-style smoked brisket and ribs
8 kmNinfa's
$$Tex-Mex
Original fajitas and margaritas
10 kmPappadeaux
$$Cajun
Louisiana-style seafood
12 kmSpace Center Houston Cafe
$American
Casual food near NASA
20 kmLocal Specialties
BBQ: Texas-style smoked brisket. Crawfish: Cajun-style crawfish. Fajitas: Invented in Houston. Kolaches: Czech stuffed pastries.
Tips
Tipping: 18-20% standard. Portions: Very large. Crawfish: Seasonal March-June.
Budget
Daily Budget
Budget
$100-150 USD
Moderate
$200-300 USD
Premium
$400+ USD
Breakdown
Motel: $60-90 USD
3★ Hotel: $120-180 USD
4-5★ Hotel: $250+ USD
BBQ/Tex-Mex: $20-30 USD
Restaurants: $50-80 USD
Fine dining: $150+ USD
METRORail: $5-10 USD
Uber/Taxi: $40-60 USD
Car rental: $80+ USD
Space Center: $30 USD
Museums: $40-60 USD
VIP: $150+ USD
Cost of Living
Houston is affordable. A beer costs $5-7 USD, coffee $4-5 USD. Sales tax: 8.25%.
Tipping
Restaurants: 18-20%. Bars: $1-2 per drink. Taxis: 15-20%.
Money-Saving Tips
• Affordable and good food trucks
• METRORail day pass $3 USD
• Tex-mex happy hour with margaritas
Safety & Culture
Safety Overview
Houston is safe for tourists in main areas. Tourist and business areas are safe. Houston is very large and spread out.
Emergency Numbers
Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Areas to Avoid
- • Avoid Third Ward and Sunnyside at night
General Tips
• Use rideshare at night
• Houston requires car to get around
• Heat and humidity can be intense
Cultural Notes
Houston is the most diverse US city. NASA's space city. Texas hospitality with international influence. "Howdy" is common.
Weather
June-July in Houston is very hot and humid. Temperatures of 32-36°C with high humidity. The stadium has roof and AC.
Weather During the World Cup
June
July
Stadium Climate
NRG Stadium has a retractable roof and air conditioning. You'll be comfortable inside regardless of outside heat and humidity.
What to Wear
• Very light clothing for outdoors
• Sunscreen and hat
• Jacket for AC in stadium
• Constant hydration essential
Things to Do
Houston offers NASA Space Center, world-class museums, and diverse international culture.
⭐ Things to Do
Space Center Houston
30 kmEntertainment
NASA's official visitor center with real rockets.
Museum District
10 kmLandmark
District with 19 museums, many with free entry.
Buffalo Bayou Park
12 kmNature
Urban park with trails and kayaking by the river.
Galleria Houston
15 kmEntertainment
Huge shopping mall with indoor ice rink.
Before the Match
• Visit Space Center Houston
• Explore the Museum District
• Walk through Downtown Aquarium
After the Match
• Nightlife in Midtown
• Bars on Washington Avenue
• 24h tex-mex late-night food
Accommodation
Recommended areas
Downtown Houston
8 kmMuseum District
5 km
