Houston World Cup Fan Guide
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Everything you need to know about attending matches in Houston during the World Cup.
🏟️ Match Schedule
📍 Stadium Information
Name: Houston Stadium (aka NRG Stadium, Reliant Stadium)
Address: 1 NRG Parkway, Houston, Texas 77054
Capacity: 72,000
Seating Map:
Entry Information
Gates Open: 2 hours before kickoff
Clear Bag Policy:
Prohibited Items: all weapons and firearms, all handguns, air horns, video recorders, audio recorders, professional camera equipment, photography lenses over 3” in length, whistles, noisemakers, sealed packages of any kind, bottles, cans, coolers, containers, fireworks, Frisbees, inflatable objects (beach balls, swim equipment, etc.), illegal substances, laser pointers/pens, outside food or beverage (Exceptions are made for medical reasons and children), remote controlled cars, Hoverboards, UAVs, Drones, binocular cases and camera cases
Guest Experience: Booth Locations at Sections 113,133,317,345,516,542
🚗 Getting There
Parking
Rideshare
Ask to go to Houston Stadium. Rideshare drop-off/pickup is located in Yellow lot 35, gate 16B off Main St.
Public Transportation
🍔 Food & Drink Near the Stadium
Walking Distance
Local Houston Favorites
BBQ: The Pit Room, Pinkerton’s Barbecue, Truth BBQ, Killen’s BBQ, Blood Bros BBQ
Tex-Mex: The Original Ninfa’s, El Tiempo Cantina, El Patio, Los Tios, Verde Garden
Burgers: Nancy’s Hustle, Rodeo Goat, Trill Burgers, Lanford’s, Burger-chan
Breweries
🎉 Fan Festival
Houston’s FIFA Fan Festival will take place in East Downtown. The Houston Dynamo and Dash’s Shell Energy Stadium will be open to fans as well as live performances, activities, and plenty of food and drinks from local restaurants. The Fan Festival will open 90 minutes prior to the furst match each day and is free. You can find all the information here.
🌎 Visiting Houston
Hotels
Things To Do
Houston Neighborhood Guide
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I arrive?
It’s always best to arrive early, especially with traffic and parking around the stadium likely to be backed up. We would recommend getting to the stadium as early as possible. Even if you’re there well before the match starts, you can soak in all the sights and sounds.
What's the best way to get to the stadium?
The easiest way to get to the stadium will be to take the METRORail. The train can bring you from downtown, the museum district, and many other popular locations in Houston.
Where should I park?
If you’re driving a car, the easiest parking will be in the stadium’s designated lots. It may cost you more but the ease in and out will make it worth it.
What if I don't have match tickets?
Tickets will not be sold at the stadium. All ticket sales are online. If you are not buying tickets through FIFA, your best bet is to look on after-market sites. Just make sure they have guarantees on what you are buying.
Where are the best watch parties?
If you aren’t going to the stadium or to the Fan Festival there are numerous options around town. So many bars, restaurants, and breweries will be hosting events. Stay tuned to our social media channels for some locations where we will be for games and come hang out with the Bayou City Soccer crew!
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