FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston by the Numbers

Seven World Cup matches, 500,000 visitors, and a 39-day fan festival. Here’s how big the city’s FIFA moment really is.

5:00am By Brittany Britto Garley

World Cup Summer

Houston’s FIFA World Cup Summer Is Finally Here. This Is How the City Prepared.

Seven matches at NRG, a 39-day fan festival in EaDo, and $30 million in Downtown upgrades—inside Houston's years-long push to earn its World Cup moment.

06/01/2026 By Saba Khonsari

RODEO SEASON

When Rodeo Anxiety Outweighs Rodeo FOMO

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the city’s biggest traditions—but the traffic, crowds, and planning can make a night out feel overwhelming.

03/11/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Fuel up

Where to Eat Near Houston’s NRG Stadium

There’s no reason to go to the Rodeo hungry.

02/26/2026 By Erica Cheng, Brittany Britto Garley, and Sofia Gonzalez

For the H

A Guide to Houston’s Pro Sports Teams and Why Fans Ride So Hard

From the Texans and Astros to the Rockets, Dynamo, and rising leagues like pro volleyball, Houston’s sports scene is deep, loyal, and built for championships.

02/09/2026 By Raheel Ramzanali

Icons Only

The Top 10 Rodeo Houston Concerts by Attendance Numbers

Go Tejano Day draws in some of the rodeo’s most enormous crowds.

01/15/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Game time

Where to Eat and Drink at Houston’s NRG Stadium This Football Season

Cheer on the Texans while fueling up on smoked meats from Truth BBQ, beefy creations from Trill Burgers, and gyros from Craft Pita’s newly opened stall.

08/13/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Giddy Up

Here's the Full 2025 Houston Rodeo Entertainer Lineup

Get ready to dust off your cowboy boots.

01/09/2025 By Uvie Bikomo and Meredith Nudo

Everybody On Mute

What You Missed at Beyoncé’s Renaissance Show in Houston

The queen gave the Houston beyhive lots of admiration and a few surprises.

09/27/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Mash The Throttle!

Monster Jam Is Roaring Back to Houston in October

Get your tickets now to see your favorite truck back on the track.

09/30/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Order Up!

Trill Burgers Is Coming to NRG! How, When, and Where to Score

Rapper-turned-chef Bun B will be flipping burgers this Sunday.

09/29/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Football Season

Seven Takeaways from the Texans Training Camp That Show New Promise

A new head coach, a new direction, and more importantly, no drama.

08/04/2022 By Edward "Figgy Fig" Gilliard

Magic Is in the Air

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, March 11-13

Have you ever done yoga with a leprechaun?

03/10/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Food News

Saturday's Food Update: New Southern Smoke Initiative, Where to Get Free Meals

If you need a hot meal, don't hesitate.

02/20/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Coronavirus

FEMA Is Setting Up a Mass-Vaccination Site at NRG

The pilot site is part of the president's efforts to ramp up Covid-19 vaccination efforts.

02/10/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Rainbow Connection

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Feb. 7-9

Roots-rock, monster trucks, and a Black History Month concert.

02/07/2020 By Emma Schkloven

On the Town

What to Do and See This Month, from Goya to Celine Dion

Plus Whiskey Myers and Ann Curry.

01/30/2020 Edited by Chris Gray

Music

At Satellite Bar, Making Houston’s Music Scene Cooler One Show at a Time

Plus, the local bands and national tours we're looking forward to this fall.

08/26/2019 By Chris Gray

Watt a Spread

Mules, Spiked Seltzer, and Cheese Curds Among New Offerings at Texans Games

Yes, cheese curds are on their way.

08/21/2019 By Jayme Lamm

☘️☘️☘️

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, March 15–17

Whether it's your beer or your bike, it's a good weekend to go green.

03/14/2019 By Morgan Kinney