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FIFA World Cup 2026 · Houston

⚽ Houston's matchday, all in one app.

From Long Point taquerias to Bellaire boba and EaDo beer halls, Houston's most-diverse-in-America energy will fuel seven matches at Houston Stadium. Find every watch party, fan-zone event, and match at NRG Stadium — or host your own in under a minute.

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First match in Houston days to kickoff
7
Matches at NRG Stadium
38
Days of tournament
47
Nations competing
I'm In iPhone app showing nearby Houston World Cup watch parties
TBD vs TBDJun 14, 2026 · Watch party
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🏟️ NRG Stadium

NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054 · Capacity 72,220 · 7 World Cup 2026 matches

Official Fan Zones

Where Houston comes together.

Confirmed sites for World Cup 2026 in Houston — the official FIFA Fan Festival and the match venue itself. More civic and community fan zones are expected; check I'm In as they're announced.

Official FIFA Fan Festival
01

FIFA Fan Festival Houston

AddressEast Downtown Houston (EaDo)
East Downtown Houston, TX (exact site TBA)
DatesJune 11 – July 19, 2026
TicketsFree, public access expected Source →
Match Venue
02

Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)

AddressNRG Stadium
NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054
Matches7 World Cup 2026 matches · Capacity 72,220
NoteStadium renamed "Houston Stadium" during the tournament per FIFA's clean-venue policy.
More fan zones comingHouston is expected to add public viewing sites as the tournament approaches. I'm In picks them up in real time — and surfaces every community-hosted watch party your neighbourhood throws.
Where to Watch

Pubs the city plays for.

Community-favourite venues across Houston — from soccer-first pubs to the cultural strips where supporters spill into the street. Check each spot's socials for match-day hours.

01

The Pitch 25

EaDo Soccer-themed beer hall

Purpose-built football venue by Brian Ching with mega-screens — the Houston spot for World Cup atmosphere.

02

Lucky's Pub

EaDo / East End Huge patio sports bar

Houston's go-to for soccer screenings, multiple big screens, full pub menu.

03

Truck Yard Houston

EaDo Open-air beer garden

Walking distance to Minute Maid/Toyota Center; ideal for pre/post fan festival.

04

El Tiempo Cantina (Long Point)

Long Point / Spring Branch Tex-Mex

Heart of Houston's Latino corridor — primo spot for Mexico and CONCACAF matches.

05

Pistolero's

Midtown Rooftop margarita bar

Lively Midtown sports crowd with Tex-Mex energy a short Red Line ride from NRG.

06

Little Woodrow's Midtown

Midtown Indoor-outdoor sports bar

Classic Midtown match-day spot, dozens of TVs, packed for US/Mexico games.

07

Onion Creek

The Heights Shaded patio

Relaxed Heights vibe for daytime kickoffs; bikeable from White Oak Bayou.

Don't see your local?Houston's watch-party scene is community-built — download I'm In, host your own at your favourite spot, and pull a crowd through the app.
Why I'm In Matters

A city is its people. A tournament is its strangers.

The big screens at the official Fan Festival are unforgettable — but the matches you'll remember happen in someone's backyard, on a bar patio, or at a rooftop your friend's friend is hosting. I'm In is how Houston locals open those doors, and how visitors find them.

For Locals

Show your Houston. Host. Earn.

Forty-seven nations are coming to your city. Your patio, your local pub night, your community potluck — all of it has value to someone arriving here for the first time.

  • Host a watch party in under a minutePick a venue, set a kickoff, invite the neighbourhood.
  • Charge for premium activitiesStadium tour packages, neighbourhood food crawls, pre-game tailgates — set a price, get paid through Stripe Connect.
  • Show off the real HoustonYou know your city's diaspora neighbourhoods better than any tour guide.
Become a host →
For Visitors

Skip the tourist trail. Find the city's matchday.

You came to Houston for the World Cup. Don't watch it from a hotel bar. Find the watch parties where supporters are actually painted in their nation's colours.

  • Find watch parties by nationFilter by team and the app surfaces every party hosted by supporters of that country in Houston.
  • Meet locals who actually live hereVerified profiles, public trust scores, real reviews after every meetup.
  • Book paid local experiencesStadium ride-shares, neighbourhood food crawls, post-match hangs — locals price them, you pay through the app.
Find your matchday →
The Playbook

Three steps to your matchday.

01
Step One

Download free on iOS

I'm In is a free download from the App Store. Sign in with Apple — no inbox spam, no fake accounts.

02
Step Two

Pin Houston on your map

Set Houston as your city and the feed lights up — watch parties, Fan Festival events, and NRG Stadium match days.

03
Step Three

Join — or host the party

RSVP to a party near you, or create your own in under a minute. Pick the bar, set kickoff, invite friends.

Houston Field Guide

What the locals actually know.

— WEATHER

It will be hot and humid

Mid-June through early-July routinely hits 95°F+ with 70% humidity. NRG's retractable roof + A/C is your friend.

— TRANSIT

Take the Red Line, not your car

METRORail's Red Line connects Downtown, Midtown, Museum District and NRG Park directly. Skip the I-610 parking crawl.

— FOOD

Eat your way around the world

Houston is the most diverse U.S. city — pair match days with Vietnamese on Bellaire, Nigerian in Alief, Salvadoran on Long Point, BBQ in the Heights.

— FAN FEST

Head to EaDo after the whistle

FIFA's Houston Fan Festival is in East Downtown — light-rail accessible, walkable from Minute Maid and stadium-district hotels.

— SAFETY

Pre-book rideshare

Kirby and Fannin road closures around NRG cause long rideshare waits; pre-book or walk to the Red Line.

— MONEY

Cash rarely needed

Sales tax 8.25%; tip 18–20% at bars and rideshare.

— LANGUAGE

Spanish is everywhere

Houston is bilingual across Gulfton, Long Point, East End — handy for CONCACAF supporters.

7 matches in Houston

Don't watch a single one alone.

Free on iOS. RSVP to a watch party in Houston — or host your own in under a minute and pull a crowd through the app.

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Tickets & Fan Festival

How to buy Houston World Cup 2026 tickets.

Match tickets for NRG Stadium are sold exclusively through FIFA.com. Resale outside FIFA's official platform risks invalidation at the gate.

Heads-up
  • Watch parties & fan zones are free. No ticket needed — that's why locals build their own on I'm In.
  • FIFA Fan Festival entry is generally free, capacity-permitting. Bring ID.
  • Stadium security is stricter than typical events — arrive 2–3 hours before kickoff.
Match Schedule

7 matches. One stadium.

All 7 Houston matches at NRG Stadium — renamed "Houston Stadium" during the tournament.

Date
Kickoff
Match
Round
Jun 14, 2026
TBD CT
TBD vs TBD
Group stage
Jun 17, 2026
TBD CT
TBD vs TBD
Group stage
Jun 20, 2026
TBD CT
TBD vs TBD
Group stage
Jun 23, 2026
TBD CT
TBD vs TBD
Group stage
Jun 26, 2026
TBD CT
TBD vs TBD
Group stage
Jun 29, 2026
12:00 PM CT
Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F
Round of 32
Jul 4, 2026
12:00 PM CT
TBD vs TBD
Round of 16 (Independence Day)

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · Wikipedia. Kickoff times subject to FIFA final confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Houston matchday.

Tickets, fan zones, watch parties, and how I'm In fits in.

How many World Cup 2026 matches are at NRG Stadium?+

NRG Stadium hosts 7 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. The stadium is officially renamed "Houston Stadium" during the tournament per FIFA's clean-venue policy.

Where is the FIFA Fan Festival in Houston?+

The official FIFA Fan Festival in Houston is at East Downtown Houston (EaDo) (East Downtown Houston, TX (exact site TBA)). June 11 – July 19, 2026 Free, public access expected

How do I watch the World Cup 2026 in Houston?+

Three options: (1) buy match tickets via FIFA.com for NRG Stadium, (2) attend the free FIFA Fan Festival, or (3) join a neighbourhood watch party. I'm In is the free iOS app that aggregates watch parties hosted by Houston locals — filter by team, neighbourhood, or kickoff time.

Is I'm In free to use?+

Yes. I'm In is a free iOS app. You can join unlimited watch parties and host up to 5 pulses per week on the free plan. Optional Plus subscription ($3.99/mo) unlocks unlimited pulses, advanced filters, and private activities.

Can I host my own watch party for World Cup 2026?+

Yes. Anyone with the I'm In app can host a watch party in under a minute — pick a venue (your home, a bar, a public park), set the match kickoff time, and invite the neighbourhood. Hosts of paid activities (stadium ride-shares, food crawls) earn through Stripe Connect.

When does FIFA World Cup 2026 start?+

The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The tournament is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States across 16 host cities, expanded from 32 to 48 competing nations.

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