HOUSTON – With the FIFA World Cup 2026 underway and matches scheduled at NRG Stadium, soccer fans and Houstonians should expect significant traffic and limited parking availability.
With on-site parking expected to range from $100 to $175 — in addition to already purchased FIFA tickets — driving directly to the stadium will not be the most cost-effective option.
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For those living in downtown Houston, the easiest and cheapest way to reach the stadium will be using METRO. A $3 all-day pass provides unlimited rides across the system.
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Local bus service to NRG Stadium
For those near downtown but not within walking distance, METRO bus service remains a strong option. You can learn more information here.
Fare: $1.25 for local service
Key routes serving the area include:
- 8 West Bellfort
- 11 Almeda/Lyons
- 14 Hiram Clarke
- 60 Cambridge
- 73 Bellfort
- 84 Buffalo Speedway
- 87 Sunnyside
Some routes stop near Houston Stadium, while others connect through METRORail Red Line via the Fannin South Park & Ride station.
METRO also provides service connections into downtown Houston, where riders can transfer to rail and bus routes serving the stadium and FIFA Fan Fest locations.
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For riders outside the immediate transit network, METRO’s Community Connector program offers on-demand transportation in select neighborhoods, including the Heights, Third Ward, Second Ward, Near Northside, and downtown. The service is free through the METRO app.
Park-and-ride options
For those outside central Houston, driving to a park-and-ride facility and transferring to transit may be the best option.
West Loop Transit Center
- 4675 S. Braeswood Blvd.
- Open 8 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.
- Free parking
- $2 fare to Fannin South Park & Ride, then one stop on the METRORail Red Line to the stadium
Fannin South Park & Ride
- 1604 W. Bellfort Ave.
- Open 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- $50 parking
- Direct access to the METRORail Red Line to the stadium
Riders can also use the METRO Trip Planner for real-time route planning and updates.
Rideshare options
Rideshare services will also be widely used during World Cup events. While convenient, surge pricing is expected.
Uber estimates fares of approximately $25 to $50 to the stadium, and $80 to $150 or more for return trips after matches.
To reduce costs after events, riders are advised to walk 10 to 15 minutes away from the stadium before requesting a pickup to avoid congestion and peak pricing.
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