HOUSTON \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
With on-site parking expected to range from $100 to $175 \u2014 in addition to already purchased FIFA tickets \u2014 driving directly to the stadium will not be the most cost-effective option.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ: Houston-area World Cup 2026 watch parties, events across the city<\/a><\/p>\n Local bus service to NRG Stadium<\/p>\n For those near downtown but not within walking distance, METRO bus service<\/a> remains a strong option. You can learn more information here.<\/a><\/p>\n Fare: $1.25 for local service<\/p>\n Key routes serving the area include:<\/p>\n 8 West Bellfort <\/p>\n 11 Almeda\/Lyons <\/p>\n 14 Hiram Clarke <\/p>\n 60 Cambridge <\/p>\n 73 Bellfort <\/p>\n 84 Buffalo Speedway <\/p>\n 87 Sunnyside <\/p>\n Some routes stop near Houston Stadium, while others connect through METRORail Red Line via the Fannin South Park & Ride station.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n WEATHER INFO: Heat to tropical downpours: Houston weather outlook for FIFA World Cup 2026<\/a><\/p>\n For riders outside the immediate transit network, METRO\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Park-and-ride options<\/p>\n For those outside central Houston, driving to a park-and-ride facility<\/a> and transferring to transit may be the best option.<\/p>\n West Loop Transit Center<\/p>\n 4675 S. Braeswood Blvd. <\/p>\n Open 8 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. <\/p>\n Free parking <\/p>\n $2 fare to Fannin South Park & Ride, then one stop on the METRORail Red Line to the stadium <\/p>\n Fannin South Park & Ride<\/p>\n 1604 W. Bellfort Ave. <\/p>\n Open 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. <\/p>\n $50 parking <\/p>\n Direct access to the METRORail Red Line to the stadium <\/p>\n