Happy First World Cup Day! ⚽️🎉
Today kicked off the first Soccer Celebration event at @shellenergystadium, and the energy was incredible!
Some things to know before you go
- Soccer Celebration events are free, but claim your tickets in advance through TIXR.
Or claim your tickets from the website and view the full event schedule here:
https://www.houstondynamofc.com/soccercelebration - Parking is limited. Ride share is highly recommended.
The METRORail stops directly in front of Shell Energy Stadium.
If you plan to park in Downtown/EaDo, get there at least 2 hours before the game starts.
Gates to the stadium open 2 hours before game time, and the FIFA Fan Festival opens 90 minutes before game time.
Free World Cup Watch Parties
Mexico Matches
- June 11 Mexico vs. South Africa
- June 18 Mexico vs. South Korea
- June 24 Mexico vs. Czechia
USA Matches
- June 12 USA vs. Paraguay
- June 19 USA vs. Australia
- June 25 TBD
World Cup Final Watch Party
- July 19
International Friendly Matches
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. C.D. Olimpia — July 11
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. América de Cali — July 15
Live Concert
- Los Tucanes de Tijuana — July 18
Hours of Activation
You can enjoy the stadium on your terms with a Stadium Pass—ideal for a quick pop-in or an all-day visit. The Stadium Pass is good for entry into Shell Energy Stadium for all non-ticketed Soccer Celebration events. Each pass is good for one adult entry. Children under 18 do not need a pass. Claim your Stadium Pass today.
| DATE | GATES OPEN | GATES CLOSE | MATCHES | MATCH TIME | HOW TO ACCESS EVENT |
| Friday, June 12 | 6:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | USA vs. Paraguay | 8:00 p.m. | CLAIM TICKETS |
| Saturday, June 13 | 1:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Qatar vs. SwitzerlandBrazil vs. Morocco | 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Sunday, June 14 | 11:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. | Germany vs. Curaçao Netherlands vs. Japan | 12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Monday, June 15 | 10:00 a.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Spain vs. Cabo VerdeBelgium vs. EgyptSaudi Arabia vs. Uruguay | 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 1:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | France vs. SenegalIraq vs. NorwayArgentina vs. Algeria | 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 11:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. | Portugal vs. DR CongoEngland vs. Croatia | 12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Thursday, June 18 | 7:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Mexico vs. South Korea | 8:00 p.m. | CLAIM TICKETS |
| Friday, June 19 | 1:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | USA vs. Australia | 2:00 p.m. | CLAIM TICKETS |
| Saturday, June 20 | 11:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. | Netherlands vs. SwedenGermany vs. Côte d’Ivoire | 12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Sunday, June 21 | 10:00 a.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Spain vs. Saudi ArabiaBelgium vs. IranUruguay vs. Cabo Verde | 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 11:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. | Portugal vs. UzbekistanEngland vs. Ghana | 12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 7:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Mexico vs. Czechia | 8:00 p.m. | CLAIM TICKETS |
| Friday, June 26 | 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Norway vs. FranceUruguay vs. Spain | 2:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Saturday, June 27 | 3:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Panama vs. EnglandColombia vs. PortugalJordan vs. Argentina | 4:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Saturday, July 4 | 11:00 a.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Round of 16 Matches – Teams TBD | 12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Sunday, July 5 | 6:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Round of 16 Match – Teams TBD | 7:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Friday, July 10 | 1:00 p.m. | TBD | Quarterfinal – Teams TBDL.O.U.D.FEST | 2:00 p.m.TBD | CLAIM STADIUM PASSTickets for L.O.U.D.FEST coming soon |
| Saturday, July 11 | 4:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Dynamo vs. CD Olympia | 6:00 p.m. | BUY TICKETS |
| Tuesday, July 14 | 1:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | Semifinal – Teams TBD | 2:00 p.m. | CLAIM STADIUM PASS |
| Wednesday, July 15 | 6:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Dynamo vs. América de Cali | 7:30 p.m. | BUY TICKETS |
| Friday, July 17 | 5:30 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Creators for a Cause | 7:30 p.m. | BUY TICKETS |
| Saturday, July 18 | 6:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Los Tucanes de Tijuana | 8:00 p.m. | BUY TICKETS |
| Sunday, July 19 | 12:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | The Grand Final | 2:00 p.m. | CLAIM TICKETS |
*All events, times and details subject to change. Check here daily for the most up-to-date schedule of events.
Throughout Soccer Celebration inside the Stadium, fans can enjoy:
- Michelob ULTRA Beer Garden
- Kids Zones
- Free Sampling & Giveaways
- Cornhole & Fan Games
- H-Town Photo Opportunities
- Face Painting
- Soccer Celebration Murals Outside Shell Energy Stadium
- Giveaways During FMF Mexico Live Viewing Parties
- And much more!
- FIFA Fan Festival is right outside the stadium, and free to enter. Get there EARLY (gates temporarily close when capacity is reached for up to an hour). Gates open 90 minutes before the game start time. Open through July 17.
It is highly recommended to download the Houston Dynamo FC App (HDFC App) before arriving, as it will help make your event experience smoother and provide easy access to important event information.
Soccer Celebration Bag and Security Policy
Permitted Items
- Bags no larger than 12”x12”x6”
- Strollers
- National flags that are not on a pole or stick and no larger than 24”x24”
- Small collapsible umbrellas (Highly recommend this if you go to the FIFA Fan Festival)
- Empty transparent plastic bottles
Prohibited Items
- Aerosol cans: air horns, sunscreen, bug spray, silly string, hairspray, etc.
- Alcohol of any kind
- Animals (excluding trained service animals in accordance with the ADA – Animals trained for comfort, therapy, or emotional support do not meet this standard and are not permitted)
- Bags or luggage larger than 12” x 12”x 6”
- Balls or any object that can be used as a projectile including inflatable items and sports equipment
- Banners/signs larger than 24”x24”
- Bicycles, tricycles, hoverboards, inline and roller skates (including equipment, helmets, etc.), skateboards, scooters, shoes with wheels
- Chairs, blankets, or stools
- Coolers of any kind
- Drones, unmanned aircraft systems, or any remote-controlled aircraft
- Fireworks
- Video recording devices, tripods, monopods, or selfie sticks
- Laptops or computers
- Laser lights, pointers, or large flashlights
- Lawn Furniture including tents, personal shades, or canopies
- Mace, pepper spray, or chemical irritants
- Noisemakers (musical instruments, horns, megaphones, vuvuzelas, whistles)
- Unapproved promotional materials, flyers, stickers, giveaways, or items in bulk (Guerrilla marketing)
- Outside food and beverage and containers including, but not limited to, any glass, aluminum, stainless steel, cans, or large metal containers of any time (except for guests with medical needs)
- Personal or professional cameras with a detachable lens
- Confetti, bulk papers, paper rolls, or streamers
- Illegal substances
- Masks or face coverings, except for medical or religious reasons
- Weapons of any kind, firearms, knives, explosives, blades, scissors, tasers, etc.
Soccer Celebration Community Tour
Join other Dynamo fans for the Soccer Celebration Community Tour! From June 15 to July 17, experience soccer in an exciting new way with FREE soccer clinics and street matches.
Soccer clinics will run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and street soccer will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., happening every weekday at select locations
Reserve your spot here!
Which games will you be watching? ⚽️
📍: @shellenergystadium 2200 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77003
