NRG Stadium

NRG Stadium

Houston, USA | Capacity: 72,220 | Retractable roof + full AC

Location & Climate

• ◆Coordinates: 29.6847°N, 95.4107°W
• ◆Altitude: 18m above sea level
• ◆Timezone: CDT (UTC-5)
• ◆June temperature: 33°C high / 24°C low
• ◆July temperature: 34°C high / 25°C low
• ◆Humidity: ~70%
• ◆WBGT range: 20-22°C
• ◆Climate: Extreme outdoor heat NEUTRALIZED by retractable roof and full air conditioning. Indoor temp controlled to ~22°C.

Performance Impact

HEAT (NEUTRALIZED): This stadium features a retractable roof with full air conditioning. Indoor temperature is controlled to approximately 22°C regardless of outdoor conditions. This eliminates any heat-based advantage or disadvantage — all teams play in equal, controlled conditions.

Stadium Characteristics

• ◆Type: Retractable roof + full AC
• ◆Air Conditioning: Yes — full climate control
• ◆Roof: Yes
• ◆Key concern: Heat risk eliminated. Equal conditions for all teams. Roof expected closed for all summer matches.

Matches at This Venue

• ◆Germany vs Curaçao (2026-06-14)
• ◆Portugal vs Congo DR (2026-06-17)
• ◆Netherlands vs Sweden (2026-06-20)
• ◆Portugal vs Uzbekistan (2026-06-23)
• ◆Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia (2026-06-27)

Source: Esh et al. 2026, "Evidence-Based Guidelines to Protect Player Health and Performance from Environmental Challenges", Sports Medicine (DOI: 10.1007/s40279-026-02398-4)