⚽ Houston - NRG Stadium
Home of the Houston Texans (NFL) and the famous Houston Rodeo. Retractable roof. 15 min from downtown Houston. Hosts 7 matches.
⚽Match schedule
Brazil 2–1 Japan
Round of 32
Canada 0–3 Morocco
Round of 16
🇲🇽How to get there from Mexico
Flight options from Mexico's biggest cities to the venue
Houston is the most Mexico-connected US city. 20+ daily direct flights from CDMX, Monterrey and Guadalajara. Cheapest and most convenient US venue.
💡 Cheapest and most frequent route. 10+ daily flights.
💡 Shortest and cheapest from Monterrey — almost like a domestic flight.
💡 Good prices from Guadalajara, multiple daily flights.
If you go to US only for the World Cup and your team plays in multiple cities, Houston is a good base — cheap flights to almost all other venues.
🛬How to get there from the airport
Compare transport options from each airport to the stadium
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
Main airport. United hub. 45-60 min to stadium.
Uber / Lyft
Comfortable. Uber zones at each IAH terminal.
💡 IAH is far — consider HOU (Hobby) airport if your flight allows.
Car rental
Almost mandatory in Houston. All rentals at Consolidated Car Rental Facility with free shuttle.
💡 Gas ~$2.80/gal. Cheap compared to rest of US.
🚗Getting around the city
Options to get around, color-coded by safety level
Uber / Lyft
Main transport. Houston is sprawling — long distances.
💡 Download Lyft too — sometimes cheaper than Uber in Houston.
MetroRail Red Line to stadium
Single line connecting Downtown with Medical Center, Museum District and Stadium Park (NRG). Safe, clean.
💡 PERFECT for match days. 'Stadium Park/Astrodome' stop 2 min from NRG.
Walking (Downtown, Midtown, Rice Village only)
Downtown, Midtown, Rice Village are walkable. Houston overall is NOT pedestrian.
💡 Walk only by day — heat and humidity stay brutal after sunset.
🗺️Zones: where to walk, what to avoid
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood advice. Green = safe, yellow = caution, red = avoid
Downtown, Midtown, Rice Village, Galleria, Heights
Safe tourist and business zones. The Heights is hipster with signature restaurants. Rice Village is university area.
East End, Third Ward at night
Authentic Mexican food and African-American culture zones. Tourist by day, Uber at night.
Sunnyside, Greater Fifth Ward at night
High crime. No tourist value. Avoid.
💱Currency exchange (USD, EUR and more)
Where to exchange your foreign money with good rates and safety
Houston has many Mexico-partnered banks. BBVA, Chase, BofA ATMs everywhere. Store ATMs (Walmart, 7-Eleven) charge high fees.
BBVA / Chase / Bank of America
ATMs citywide
🕒 24/7
BBVA Mexico clients no fee at BBVA USA. Chase/BofA $3 international fee.
Kipu Exchange / Travelex
Galleria Mall, airports
🕒 10am-9pm
Decent rates at Galleria. Travelex at IAH/HOU mediocre rate.
Kiosks de aeropuerto
IAH, HOU
🕒 24/7
Worst rate. Emergency only.
📍What's nearby the stadium
Make the most of days between matches
Space Center Houston (NASA)
Science / History
Official NASA Johnson Space Center visitor center. Real Saturn V rockets, Apollo suits, simulators. $30. Must-see.
🗺️ View on Google Maps →
Galleria Mall
Shopping
Huge mall with 400+ stores, ice rink, Westin hotels. Luxury brand outlets at reasonable prices.
🗺️ View on Google Maps →
Museum District
Art / Culture
19 museums in a walkable area. MFAH (classical), Contemporary Arts, Science Museum, Zoo. Many free on Thursdays.
🗺️ View on Google Maps →
Buffalo Bayou Park
Urban nature
160-acre park with trails, bike path, river kayak, skyline views. Bat flight show at Waugh Bridge at sunset.
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Tacos in East End
Mexican food
East End is the authentic Mexican neighborhood. Taquería La Macro, Tacos Tierra Caliente (birria), El Gran Parián. More authentic than many in CDMX.
🗺️ View on Google Maps →
🏨Where to stay
Best areas: Downtown (business hotels, direct MetroRail), Galleria/Uptown (shopping, 20 min), Midtown (nightlife), Medical Center (near stadium, cheap).
Search hotels🎉Fan Zones & atmosphere
Fan Fest at Discovery Green (Downtown) with giant screens. East End (Hispanic area) will have community celebrations. Houston has US's largest Mexican population after LA.
💡Match day tips
1Brutal heat and humidity
Houston in June-July: 91-100°F with 85% humidity. Feels 113°F. Hydrate constantly.
2Rent a car — it's huge
Houston is the 4th largest US city by area. Without a car you're stuck in one zone. Rent to explore.
3Space culture
Houston is NASA city (Johnson Space Center). 'Houston, we have a problem' came from here. Huge aerospace attraction.
Match day budget
$150 — $400
Includes transport, food and ticket
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