Houston
United States
Space City welcomes the world! Houston offers incredible diversity, NASA, world-class museums, and America's most diverse food scene for World Cup 2026.
Getting There
By Air
- • George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) - Major United hub
- • Hobby Airport (HOU) - Southwest hub, closer to downtown
From Airport
- • Bus 102 - $1.25 from IAH to downtown
- • Uber/Lyft - $35-50 to downtown
- • Rental Car - Recommended for Houston
Getting to NRG Stadium
METRORail (Recommended)
Take the Red Line to NRG Park/Fannin South station. Direct from downtown! $1.25 fare.
Rideshare
Uber/Lyft drop zones available. Allow extra time for match day traffic.
Driving
NRG Stadium is off Loop 610. Extensive parking available. Get there early!
Where to Stay
Medical Center / NRG Area
Closest to stadium. On rail line. Texas Medical Center nearby.
From $130/night
Downtown Houston
Theater district, sports bars, restaurants. Rail to stadium.
From $180/night
Montrose / Museum District
Arts, culture, eclectic dining. Near museums. On rail line.
From $200/night
The Galleria / Uptown
High-end shopping, dining. Need transport to stadium.
From $220/night
Must-See Attractions
Space Center Houston
NASA's official visitor center. See real spacecraft!
Museum District
19 museums, many free! Art, science, nature.
Buffalo Bayou Park
160-acre urban green space along the bayou.
San Jacinto Monument
Taller than the Washington Monument!
Houston Zoo
6,000+ animals in Hermann Park.
Kemah Boardwalk
Waterfront entertainment and seafood.
Food & Drink
Global Eats (Houston's specialty!)
- • Vietnamese (Midtown, Bellaire Chinatown)
- • Mexican (authentic taquerias everywhere)
- • Indian/Pakistani (Hillcroft area)
- • Nigerian (Alief area)
- • Crawfish (seasonal, everywhere!)
Texas Classics
- • BBQ (Truth BBQ, Killens)
- • Tex-Mex (Ninfa's, El Tiempo)
- • Gulf seafood
- • Kolaches (Czech pastries)
- • Craft beer (Saint Arnold, 8th Wonder)
Match Day Tips
- • Use METRORail - Direct to NRG Stadium, avoids traffic
- • Prepare for heat - Houston summers are very hot and humid
- • Stadium has AC - NRG has a retractable roof
- • Eat the world - Houston's diversity means incredible food options
- • Visit NASA - Space Center Houston is a must-do
- • Stay on rail line - Makes stadium access easy
Cost Guide
Quick Facts
Weather: Hot & humid, 90-95°F
Currency: USD ($)
Time Zone: CDT (UTC-5)
Transit: METRORail + bus
Nickname: Space City
NRG Stadium
Retractable roof stadium, home of the Texans and Houston Rodeo.
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