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NRG Stadium

Houston · Houston · United States

Capacity

72,220

Opened 2002

WC matches

Round of 32

Hotel avg/night

$130

Budget from $75

Nearest airport

HOU

10 miles away

About the Stadium

NRG Stadium is one of only two fully retractable-roof NFL stadiums, guaranteeing climate-controlled comfort regardless of Houston's legendary summer heat. The 72,220-capacity Texans home opened in 2002 and is adjacent to the massive NRG Center complex. Houston — the most ethnically diverse major US city — offers an unparalleled culinary experience, with authentic food from every corner of the world within short distance.

Rounds hosted

Group Stage Round of 32

Surface

Natural Grass (retractable)

Year opened

2002

Location

29.6847°N, 95.4107°W · Open in Google Maps →

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Getting There

🟡 Moderate transit

By METRORail (recommended): Red Line runs directly to NRG Park station, adjacent to the stadium. From downtown Houston, 20 min. Day pass $3.50. From HOU (Hobby): METRORail connection via Main Street Square (30 min total). From IAH (Bush Intercontinental): Car or METRO bus route 102 (60+ min). By car: I-610 Loop, NRG Park exit. Rideshare: Kirby Drive and Fannin Street designated zones.

Transit options

● METRORail Red Line to NRG Park station (direct)
● METRO bus routes on match days
● Rideshare along Kirby Dr and Fannin St

🚗 Parking info

26,000 spaces in the NRG Center complex. $20–$50. One of the largest event parking operations in the USA.

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Hotels & Accommodation

Budget

$75–110/night

Mid-range

$130–208/night

Luxury

$260+/night

Best areas to stay

● Houston Medical Center (5 min)
● Greenway Plaza (10 min)
● Downtown Houston (15 min by light rail)
● Galleria area (20 min)

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Food Highlights

● Houston is the most diverse food city in America — 145 spoken languages
● Vietnamese food in Midtown (Viet Hoa, Mai's Restaurant)
● Tex-Mex and BBQ along Kirby Drive
● Montrose neighborhood for eclectic international dining

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Local Tips

● NRG has a fully retractable roof — weather is never an issue
● Houston in June is very hot and humid (33–37°C outside) — A/C inside is a relief
● The light rail to NRG station is direct from downtown — easiest option
● Rodeo Houston is a local institution; fans bring that electric party energy