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06/20/2026
11:05AM on 6/20/26
Due to weather conditions, entry to FIFA Fan Festival™ is temporarily paused. Gates will reopen as conditions permit.
Visit Football Fiesta locations in East Downtown and support our local businesses for additional match viewing, dining and entertainment opportunities: https://www.sportsauthorityfoundation.org/footballfiesta
🧡As the excitement builds, so does the heat! Please exercise caution today. We are still under a Heat Advisory until 10PM Saturday from the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas
06/20/2026
The only thing that should be overheating today is the World Cup competition between Sweden and The Netherlands ! ⚽🔥
US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas has issued a Heat Advisory.
Hydrate, seek shade, and take breaks.
Visit our website for cooling center information: www.HoustonOEM.org
06/20/2026
⚽ Houston, it's match day! As we get ready for today’s noon match at Houston Stadium, we remind you that all events, including matches, Fan Fest, and today’s Fan Walks are "No Drone Zones". Operating a drone inside a restricted zone is a federal crime.
06/20/2026
6/19/29 at 8:05PM -
The weather delay at FIFA Fan Festival™ has ended as conditions have cleared and it is safe for fans to return.
Entry has resumed and gates are now open!
06/19/2026
World Cup soccer. Not World-Class sunburn. ☀️⚽🥵
Heat Advisory in effect. March safely, my friends. 😎
06/19/2026
Reminder: US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas has issued a Heat Advisory. While you're enjoying the day, stay weather aware. Visit our website for tips and cooling center information: www.HoustonOEM.org
06/19/2026
It's INCREDIBLE in here! Shell Energy Stadium has reached capacity for tonight's Mexico v. South Korea match. Please support your local bars and restaurants and enjoy the Beautiful Game!