CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™: what can you do in Houston?

Everything you need to know about CONMEBOL Copa América™ host city: Houston, Texas

June 14, 2024
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  • NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, will host three matches during CONMEBOL Copa América™.

  • The fourth largest city in the United States will be an exciting destination for soccer fans from around the world.



Welcome to Houston, Texas. The fourth largest city in the United States will play a major part of CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™, hosting three matches during this year's tournament. Bayou City is known for its food scene, Johnson Space Center and sports teams. NRG Stadium, home of the NFL's Houston Texans, is where fans will go to watch their team once the tournament begins. Mexico-Jamaica, June 22 will be the CONMEBOL Copa América™ debut of this stadium.




CONMEBOL Copa América™ matches to be played at NRG Stadium:




Saturday, June 22 – Mexico vs Jamaica – Tickets


Monday, June 24 – Colombia vs Paraguay – Tickets


Thursday, July 4 - Quarterfinals 1st Group A vs. 2nd Group B - Tickets




History of the stadium:


NRG Stadium was built in 2002 to be the home of the NFL's Houston Texans. Since then it has also hosted prestigious events such as the Super Bowl (2004), the National College Football Playoff Championship (2024) and numerous matches of the National Teams of the United States and Mexico. NRG Stadium will also host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.




Transport:


Airport: George Bush Intercontinental Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. It is located about 48 kilometers from NRG Stadium. For information on how to get to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, visit here.




Public transportation: Houston is served by METRO. For more information about accessing public transportation in Houston, visit here




About the city.




Known as Space City, Bayou City, and H-Town, whatever you call Houston, you're sure to find something for yourself in Texas' largest city. Professional sports are huge in Houston and there is certainly no shortage of options. Houston is the home of the Houston Texans of the NFL, the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball, the Houston Rockets of the NBA, the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer, and the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer Association.




In addition to sports, Houston also offers many cultural experiences. With a nickname like Space City, there are out-of-this-world opportunities to learn more about space travel and beyond.




Some notable tourist attractions include:




Space Center Houston


The Houston Museum of Natural Sciences


Minute Maid Park


Houston Zoo


Hermann Park Conservation




During the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™, the Houston Astros, Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash will be competing and available to watch a home game if you wish.




Hospitality and travel


For all your hospitality needs and questions, visit here to see what Beyond Hospitality Group, partner of the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™, has to offer.




For ticket packages and other travel options, visit here to see what CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ partner ABSOLUT Sport has to offer.


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