The world's biggest international soccer tournament will be hosted across three countries for the first time, with Houston serving as one of the host cities. Seven matches will take place at Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) between June 14 and July 4, 2026. On this page, you’ll find:
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Below is the schedule of games taking place at Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium), including dates and times so you can plan ahead.
| Match | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Germany vs. Curaçao | Sunday, June 14 | 12:00 PM CST |
| Portugal vs. Congo DR/Jamaica/New Caledonia | Wednesday, June 17 | 12:00 PM CST |
| Netherlands vs. Albania/Poland/Sweden/Ukraine | Saturday, June 20 | 12:00 PM CST |
| Portugal vs. Uzbekistan | Tuesday, June 23 | 12:00 PM CST |
| Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia | Friday, June 26 | 7:00 PM CST |
| Round of 32 (1C vs. 2F) | Monday, June 29 | 12:00 PM CST |
| Round of 16 (W73 vs. W75) | Saturday, July 4 | 12:00 PM CST |
You’ll find transit services and parking options for NRG Park in the tabs below. Select any route to see a map of its stops and available transfers.
| Rail Line | Frequency* | Station | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Line | Every 6-12 min. | Stadium Park / Astrodome Station | $1.25 |
*Frequency listed is approximate and may vary.
There are three routes that stop at or near NRG Park.
You can click or tap on each route name to see a map of their stops.
| Route Name | Frequency* | Nearest Stop(s) | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hiram Clarke | Every 15-20 min. | S. Main Street @ Westridge Street S. Main Street @ Murworth Drive S. Main Street @ Broadmead Street S. Main Street @ McNee Road | $1.25 |
| 60 Cambridge | Every 40 min. | Knight Road @ El Paseo Street Knight Road @ Holly Hall Street Holly Hall Street @ Knight Road | $1.25 |
| 84 Buffalo Speedway | Every 30 min. | Kirby Drive @ McNee Road Alternate Stops: Old Spanish Trail @ Stadium Park Drive Westridge Street @ Lantern Point Drive | $1.25 |
*All frequencies listed are approximate and may vary.
Below is the location where you can park your car and catch a ride on METRORail to the event.
| Facility | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fannin South Transit Center | 1604 West Bellfort Ave. Houston, Texas 77054 | Pay $25 to park (credit or debit only) and everyone in your vehicle can ride round-trip on the METRORail Red Line. From Fannin South, it's just a three minute ride (one stop) to NRG Stadium (exit the Stadium Park / Astrodome station). |
From June 11 through July 19, 2026, watch parties and fan festivals will be held in East Downtown (EaDo) at and around Shell Energy Stadium.
Take the METRORail Green Line or Purple Line, which run every 12-18 minutes and cost just $1.25. You'll need to get off at EaDo / Stadium Station.
The 500 Downtown Direct bus provides a non-stop connection between downtown Houston and both George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Buses run approximately every 30 minutes, and a single ride costs $4.50. Visit the pages linked below for more details about taking METRO to and from the airports.
There are multiple options for paying your fare.
In addition to the payment methods shown below, you can pay with cash on local bus and Park & Ride bus. When using cash, deposit it into the fare box at the front of the vehicle. No change is given and free transfers are not included.
You can obtain a RideMETRO Fare Card for $2 and load money on it at any of the following:
3-Hour and Day Pass tickets can only be purchased from TVMs located on METRORail platforms.
More details can be found on the All About Fares page.
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Yes, you'll receive free transfers between any METRO service of equal or lesser value for up to three hours if you pay using your:
For transfers to a service with a higher cost, you only pay the fare difference for up to three hours.
*When transferring, make sure to tap or scan the same payment method you used at the start of your trip. For example, if you tapped a physical debit card to begin your trip, you must use that same physical card when transferring within three hours. A physical credit or debit card is not the same as a virtual version of the same card stored in Apple or Google Wallet – they're treated as two different payment methods.
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METRORail:
Frequency of service, a stop-by-stop schedule, a PDF schedule and a linear route map for each METRORail line are found on the METRORail page.
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We encourage you to do your part to keep yourself and those around you safe throughout your entire trip on a METRO bus. Learn more about rider safety.
METRORail trains make stops at rail station platforms along city streets in and around downtown Houston. You can also board a METRORail train at the following transit centers:
All METRORail trains have large, bright destination signs on the front of the train above the windshield and along the side of the train as it pulls into the station.
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We encourage you to be safe, be seen around trains and stay alert throughout your entire trip on METRORail. Learn more about rider safety.
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If you know your stop number (it's posted on the bus stop sign at every bus stop location), you can text that stop number to 697433. We'll text you back the estimated arrival time of the next bus for all routes that stop at your location.
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For example, smoking is prohibited in covered or enclosed facilities, including transit centers, bus stop shelters and platforms. And consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on METRO property.
Please review the full METRO Code of Conduct.
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