HOUSTON – FIFA Fan Festival Houston will be closed Monday, June 15, due to anticipated severe weather and guidance from public safety officials, organizers announced Sunday evening.
The closure comes after weather repeatedly disrupted activities at the festival on Sunday, when organizers temporarily cleared the grounds twice because of lightning in the area.
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According to FIFA Houston Host Committee officials, the festival operates under a weather safety plan that requires guests to leave the venue whenever lightning is detected within an eight-mile radius.
The site can only reopen after 30 consecutive minutes without additional lightning strikes within that zone, with the clock restarting after each strike.
Sunday’s closures came as storms moved across the Houston area amid oppressive heat and increasing tropical moisture.
KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez warned that Southeast Texas was entering a stormier weather pattern, with the potential for heavy rain, frequent lightning and localized flooding.
The threat of severe weather is expected to continue into Monday and Tuesday as a low-pressure system in the Bay of Campeche pulls deep tropical moisture into the region.
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Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected across much of Southeast Texas, with isolated areas potentially receiving 5 to 6 inches.
The FIFA Fan Festival has served as a gathering place for fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring live match broadcasts, entertainment, food vendors and interactive activities.
Organizers have not yet announced whether any additional schedule changes will be necessary later this week.
Fans are encouraged to monitor official FIFA Fan Festival Houston channels for the latest updates on operations and weather-related impacts.