Houston · United States

NRG Stadium

NRG Stadium is one of the 16 venues hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026. It stages 4 matches during the tournament.

Capacity
72,000
City
Houston
Matches
4

Matches at NRG Stadium

About this venue

NRG Stadium sits in Houston, United States, with a tournament-configured capacity of 72,000. United States hosts 11 of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues, including the final.

Local kickoff times shown across this site for NRG Stadium matches use the America/Chicago timezone, automatically adjusted for daylight saving where it applies. International viewers can convert times via the country-specific schedule pages or the predictor tool.

Other United States venues

MetLife Stadium
New York / New Jersey · Capacity 82,500
AT&T Stadium
Dallas · Capacity 80,000
SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles · Capacity 70,000
Levi's Stadium
San Francisco Bay Area · Capacity 68,500
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta · Capacity 71,000
Gillette Stadium
Boston · Capacity 65,000
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia · Capacity 69,000
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami · Capacity 65,000
Lumen Field
Seattle · Capacity 69,000
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City · Capacity 76,000

NRG Stadium FAQ

How many matches does NRG Stadium host at the World Cup 2026?

NRG Stadium hosts 4 matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The first kickoff at the venue is June 15.

What is the capacity of NRG Stadium?

NRG Stadium has a capacity of 72,000 for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Capacity figures reflect the tournament configuration, which may differ from the regular-season seating layout.

Where is NRG Stadium located?

NRG Stadium is in Houston, United States. Local kickoff times shown on this page use America/Chicago (the venue's local timezone, with daylight saving applied where relevant).

Does NRG Stadium host any knockout matches?

Yes. NRG Stadium hosts 1 knockout-stage fixture. See the matches list below for stage assignments.