Houston
🇺🇸 TX, United States
Houston's NRG Stadium has a retractable roof — essential given the city's extreme summer heat and humidity. The city is one of America's most diverse, with incredible food from every continent.
Highlights
Stadium
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX
72,220
Capacity
2002
Opened
Grass (temporary overlay)
Surface
Retractable
Roof
Hosting Rounds
Getting Around
Airport
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
Public Transit
METRORail light rail; event shuttles
Walkability
Car-dependent; walkable downtown
Rideshare
Uber & Lyft available
Where to Stay
Budget
$60–$110
Mid-Range
$120–$220
Luxury
$300+
Food & Dining
Local Specialties
Tex-Mex, Vietnamese pho, BBQ, Cajun
Summer Weather
36°
High (97°F)
25°
Low (77°F)
Very high (75%)
Humidity
Moderate — Gulf storms possible
Rain
Safety
Event areas secure. Stay hydrated — dangerous heat possible.
Visa & Entry
ESTA for visa-waiver countries; B1/B2 visa otherwise
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Teams playing in Houston
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- BostonUnited States
- Mexico CityMexico
- MonterreyMexico
- GuadalajaraMexico
- TorontoCanada
- VancouverCanada
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