FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston
Match Schedule
Group Stage
Where to Stay in Houston
Choose from 5 top neighborhoods near NRG Stadium
NRG / Texas Medical Center Area
Zone around the stadium and massive medical complex with many hotels and apartments.
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Museum District
Leafy cultural area with museums and Hermann Park.
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Midtown
Lively neighborhood with bars, restaurants, and mid‑rise apartments just south of downtown.
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Downtown Houston
Business and entertainment core with arenas, hotels, and tunnels.
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Galleria / Uptown
Major shopping district with high‑rise hotels and dining.
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Experience Houston During the World Cup
🎯Top Attractions
- Space Center Houston
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Museum of Fine Arts Houston
- Houston Zoo & Hermann Park
- Buffalo Bayou Park
🍽️Dining Areas
- Montrose
- Midtown
- Downtown (Main Street area)
- Galleria / Uptown
🎉Nightlife Districts
- Midtown
- Washington Avenue corridor
- Downtown
✨Unique Experiences
- Space Center tours and NASA exhibits
- International food scene reflecting Houston's diverse communities
- Bayou kayaking or biking trails
- Rooftop bars with skyline views
Getting to Houston
By Air
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Code: IAH
50 km to stadium
Alternative Airports:
- HOU (22 km)
Transit Tips
- Choose lodging along the METRORail Red Line for easy car‑free stadium access.
- Parking at NRG is plentiful but can be costly and time‑consuming after matches.
- Summer heat and humidity are intense; consider indoor connections or short rideshare hops.
Best Months
Hotel Rate Note: Houston shows some of the highest projected percentage increases in nightly hotel rates for World Cup dates, especially around NRG and central districts.
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