Germany
Jun 14 · Sun
13:00 ET
Curacao
Host City
Houston
72,220
Capacity
2002
Opened
7
WC Matches
Retractable
Key Stat
Venue Schedule
Matches at NRG Stadium
About This Venue
NRG Stadium
NRG Stadium in Houston is home to the Houston Texans and has hosted Super Bowls, Final Fours, and major concerts. Opened in 2002, it was the first NFL stadium with a retractable roof.
Houston diverse food scene, space exploration heritage, and warm Southern hospitality make it a unique host city for seven World Cup matches.
- WC Name
- Houston Stadium
- Capacity
- ~72,000
- Opened
- 2002
- Surface
- Natural grass (installed for WC)
- Altitude
- 15m (49 ft)
- WC Matches
- 7
- Roof
- Retractable
Getting There
Transport
By air
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is about 40 km north. Hobby (HOU) is closer at 15 km.
Public transit
METRORail Red Line from Downtown Houston direct to NRG Park station.
By car
Off Loop 610. Parking is available at NRG Park but fills quickly.
Match day tips
Houston summer heat and humidity are extreme outside. Prepare accordingly.
Heat and humidity warning
The retractable roof helps inside, but outdoor queues and walks can be hot and humid.
Explore
Things to do nearby
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Space Center Houston
NASA visitor center with Mission Control tours.
30 min south -
Museum District
19 museums in one walkable area.
Near downtown -
Buffalo Bayou Park
160-acre urban park along the bayou.
Downtown -
Minute Maid Park
Catch an Astros baseball game on a free evening.
Downtown -
San Jacinto Battleground
Historic site with a towering monument.
30 min east