Houston World Cup Schedule and Things to do Around Town
- schwartzadrienne
- Jun 15
- 5 min read
The World Cup is Coming to Houston (And We Know the Perfect Place to Visit While in Town)
Houston is hosting 7 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches this summer. Whether you're planning a watch party, a wedding, or a corporate event near Houston, The Laundry Event Hall in Brenham is just over an hour away and unlike any venue you've seen.
Okay, let's talk about what's happening right now, because if you live in Texas and you're not at least a little bit giddy, check your pulse.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is HERE, and Houston is one of the host cities. That means the world's biggest sporting event is basically in our backyard, and Houston is bringing the heat (literally, it's Texas in June, but still).
Whether you're a die-hard soccer fan or you just know that the World Cup means good food, good vibes, and a reason to gather your people, this summer is kind of a big deal.
Houston is hosting 7 total matches at Houston Stadium (you might know it better as NRG Stadium, but FIFA has its own naming rules). Here's the full lineup:
Group Stage
Date | Match | Time (CT) |
June 14 | Germany vs. Curacao | 12:00 PM |
June 17 | Portugal vs. DR Congo | 12:00 PM |
June 20 | Netherlands vs. Sweden | 12:00 PM |
June 23 | Portugal vs. Uzbekistan | 12:00 PM |
June 26 | Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia | 7:00 PM |
Knockout Rounds
Date | Match | Time (CT) |
June 29 | Round of 32: Group C Winner vs. Group F Runner-Up | 12:00 PM |
July 4 | Round of 16: TBD vs. TBD | 12:00 PM |
Yes, there's a World Cup match in Houston on the Fourth of July. Someone planned that beautifully.
Houston Stadium is located at 1 NRG Parkway in southwest Houston. The METRORail Red Line drops you right at the Stadium Park/Astrodome stop, or you can rideshare from downtown in about 15 minutes.
But What About Everything AROUND the Matches?
Here's the thing about big international events like the World Cup: they're not just about the 90 minutes on the field. They're about the full experience. The pregame energy. The watch parties. The dinners. The celebrations.
And if you're someone who's been waiting for the perfect excuse to host an unforgettable event this summer, well, we have thoughts.
You're Only 74 Miles From One of Texas's Coolest Event Spaces
While the whole world is descending on Houston, we're sitting pretty over here in Brenham, Texas, just about an hour and 15 minutes west on Highway 290.
The Laundry Event Hall is not your typical Texas event venue. No barn. No rustic mason jars. No burlap.
We're a converted historic commercial laundry building with exposed brick, soaring ceilings, dramatic natural light, and an industrial-chic aesthetic that feels more "New York loft" than "Texas countryside." It's the kind of space that makes people walk in and immediately say, "wait, where IS this?"
Why This Summer is the Perfect Time to Explore Brenham
With Houston buzzing from mid-June through early July, the Texas Hill Country corridor between Houston and Austin is about to be a very popular travel route. People are already making extended trips to the region, turning World Cup weekends into full Texas getaways.
Plan Your Trip: Brenham is Worth the Drive
While you're in the area for the World Cup festivities, Brenham has plenty to offer beyond our walls. This is the home of Blue Bell Creameries, the stunning Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, and some of the prettiest rolling Texas landscape you'll see without driving three hours.
A lot of couples and event planners from Houston and Austin are discovering that Brenham is the sweet spot: close enough to the city that guests don't complain, far enough away that it actually feels like a destination.
Want to Plan a Party?
Watch Parties and Corporate Events Your team wants to catch the Portugal match on June 23? We can do that. Rent out our space, bring in catering, set up your screens, and make it a proper event instead of squinting at a bar TV. The Laundry has the space and the vibe to make your company's World Cup watch party something people actually talk about on Monday.
Summer Weddings and Engagements The World Cup buzz creates incredible energy in Texas this summer, and it also means guests traveling from out of town will already be in road-trip mode. If you're a bride who wants something that feels genuinely different (and you've already scrolled past approximately 4,000 barn venues on Pinterest), The Laundry Event Hall might be exactly what you've been looking for.
Milestone Celebrations Big birthday? Anniversary? Reunion? There's something about the energy of summer 2026 in Texas that makes everything feel like a celebration worth doing right.
What Makes The Laundry Different
We get this question a lot: "What does an event at The Laundry actually LOOK like?"
The honest answer is it looks like whatever you want it to look like. The space is intentionally flexible, with gorgeous bones that work with almost any style. Moody and romantic? Done. Bright and modern? Also done. Maximalist and colorful? We love it.
Here's what you won't find here: cookie-cutter packages, a mandatory vendor list, or a venue coordinator who's too busy to learn your name.
Here's what you will find: a space that photographs beautifully, a team that genuinely cares, and an aesthetic that makes your guests feel like they stumbled into somewhere special.
Ready to Make Your Event Happen?
The summer of 2026 is already writing itself into Texas history. The World Cup in Houston, the energy across the state, the excuse to gather with the people you love, it's all there.
Your event deserves a venue that keeps up with that energy.
Visit us at thelaundrytx.com to check availability, take a virtual tour, or just get inspired. And if you want to chat before booking, we'd love to hear what you're planning.
The world is coming to Houston. Come find us just up the road in Brenham.
The Laundry Event Hall is located in Brenham, Texas, approximately 74 miles and just over an hour west of Houston on Highway 290. We host weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and everything in between.
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