Events at NRG Stadium
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Football at NRG Stadium
NRG Stadium, Houston
NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, is one of the most practical and fan centric venues at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering a fully climate controlled environment thanks to its retractable roof, crucial int the summer heat and humidity. Seven World Cup matches are hosted here, including two group stage fixtures featuring Portugal.
Stadium Overview
NRG Stadium opened on 24 August 2002 in Houston, Texas, and sits at the centre of the wider NRG Park complex, one of the largest event and exhibition spaces in the United States. It has a World Cup capacity of 72,000 and is the permanent home of the NFL's Houston Texans. NRG is one of only a handful of NFL venues in the world with a fully retractable roof, enabling complete climate control across all weather conditions. The stadium replaced the legendary Astrodome, which sits adjacent on the same site.
About NRG Stadium Tickets
Seven World Cup matches are scheduled at NRG Stadium, including two Portugal group stage fixtures that will draw enormous support from one of the world's largest Portuguese communities across North America. All year round, the stadium hosts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the world's largest annual livestock event with over two million visitors, alongside NFL games, major concerts and NCAA events. Air conditioned concourses throughout the stadium make the in venue experience comfortable. The Club Tower suite levels offer premium hospitality with panoramic pitch views, and the adjacent NRG Park complex provides extensive fan zones and activation space around match days.
Seating Guide
NRG Stadium's enclosed bowl means every seat benefits from the climate controlled environment and excellent acoustics. The lower bowl places fans close to the sidelines and is the preferred choice for the most atmospheric experience. The club level, running midway up the stadium, offers premium seating with access to fully air conditioned lounges and dedicated concourse areas. The upper tier provides wide panoramic views of the full pitch and the retractable roof structure. Accessible seating is well distributed throughout the venue, and family sections are located in the lower bowl.
Frequently Asked Questions
NRG Stadium is accessible via the METRORail Red Line, with a dedicated stop at NRG Park station. The stadium is located approximately six miles south of downtown Houston and has extensive on site parking for fans travelling by car.
