Houston

1. City Overview

Houston is the fourth largest city in the US, known for energy, space, and multiculturalism. It has one of the most diverse food scenes. While summers are hot, indoor facilities are excellent.

• Climate (June–July): 26–36°C (79–97°F), Hot and Humid.
• Costs: Dining $10–35; Hotels $120–300/night.

🔥 World Cup Tip: Houston is one of the few US host cities with a direct light rail connection (METRORail) to the stadium, making match day travel relatively easy.

2. NRG Stadium Guide

Home of the NFL Houston Texans and the world's first retractable roof NFL stadium.

• Capacity: 72,000+
• Location: NRG Park (South of Medical Center)
• Features: Strong AC / Massive indoor space / Loud acoustics

Entry Tips

• Strict NFL clear bag policy.
• AC is strong; bring a light layer if you get cold easily.
• Arrive early to experience Tailgate culture.

3. Accommodation

Downtown

• Recommended: Marriott Marquis (Texas-shaped lazy river), Hilton Americas
• Pros: On the Red Line (direct to stadium), nightlife.
• Cons: Pricey.

Texas Medical Center / Museum District

• Recommended: Hotel ZaZa, Westin Medical Center
• Pros: Closer to stadium, nice environment (Hermann Park).

Galleria

• Recommended: The Post Oak Hotel
• Pros: Shopping, luxury.
• Cons: Need Uber to stadium, traffic.

4. Transport to Stadium

🚇 METRORail (Red Line) - Highly Recommended

• Route: From Downtown/Med Center south to "Stadium Park / Astrodome".
• Fare: $1.25 (Very cheap).
• Pros: Avoids traffic, drops off at gate.

🚗 Uber / Lyft

• Note: Dedicated rideshare zones are outside the immediate perimeter; long waits post-match.

5. Fan Bars & Food

Fan Hubs

• Pitch 25 Beer Park - Owned by Brian Ching, huge indoor soccer bar.
• Little Woodrow’s

Must-Eats

• Viet-Cajun Crawfish: A Houston specialty.
• Tex-Mex: Ninfa's on Navigation (Birthplace of Fajitas).
• BBQ: Truth BBQ or Pinkerton's.

6. Non-Match Day Trips

1. Space Center Houston (NASA): Must visit.
2. Museum of Natural Science: Top-tier paleontology hall.
3. The Galleria: Massive shopping mall.
4. Hermann Park: Relaxing walk.

7. Practical Tips

• Use the Red Line for the match.
• Houston is huge; you need a car/Uber for NASA or Galleria.
• Try Viet-Cajun cuisine, it's unique to the city.