Houston Stadium
Officially designated by FIFA as Houston Stadium and formally known as NRG Stadium, this venue is among the 16 stadiums selected to host matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Situated in Houston, USA, the stadium has stood as a cornerstone of sport and entertainment in the region since 2002, with a capacity of 72,000 fans. As a designated host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will stage 7 matches, bringing the world's biggest football tournament to most vibrant cities.
Stadium Info
Capacity72,000
Year Opened2002
Surface Type (Original)Hellas Matrix Helix
Surface Type (FIFA 2026)Temporary Hybrid Sod
Pitch Dimensions105m × 68m
Environmental Data
Avg Temp (June)81°C
Avg Temp (July)82°C
Rainfall (Normal)115 mm
Rainfall (ERA5)94 mm
Altitude14m (OSM: 15m)
Location
CityHouston
State / ProvinceTexas
CountryUSA
Full AddressNRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054, USA
Map
Coordinates: 29.6849, -95.4107
Fixtures
22:45
Curacao
Sunday 14 June 2026Group E
22:45
DR Congo
Wednesday 17 June 2026Group K
22:45
Sweden
Saturday 20 June 2026Group F
22:45
Uzbekistan
Tuesday 23 June 2026Group K
05:45
Saudi Arabia
Saturday 27 June 2026Group H