Events
BY AUBREY HOWELL & CASSANDRA JENKINS
FIFA World Cup
2026
Sugar Land will serve as a Host City Supporter as the city of Houston hosts seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in June and July. At a Sept. 2 meeting, Sugar Land City Council voted
6-1 to allow Visit Sugar Land to pursue a $2.5 million sponsorship with the Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee. The partnership will give the city exclusive bene ts, including FIFA branding rights and the ability to host o cial watch parties.
Tournament schedule
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Uzbekistan
Portugal
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June 26
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Saudi Arabia
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June 29 - Round of 32 Teams to be determined
Teams to be determined July 4 - Round of 16
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SOURCES: FIFA, HOUSTON HOST COMMITTEE COMMUNITY IMPACT
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FIFA Fan Festival
Sugar Land FIFA events:
www.visitsugarlandtx.com/houston-world-cup-host-city-supporter
The free 39-day festival in East Downtown will occur June 11-July 19, covering all 34 match days. 18 Go Tejano Day
19 H-Town Day
03 Teacher Appreciation Day 20 Space City Houston Day 25 Military Appreciation Day 29 Rodeo & Western Heritage
1 Watch Parties Fans can enjoy a free outdoor viewing screen, food vendors, performances and activities. • June 11, 2 p.m. • June 12 8 p.m. • June 13, 5 p.m. • June 17, 6 p.m. • June 19, 2 p.m. • June 19, 8 p.m. • June 27, 6 p.m. • July 19, 2 p.m. • Sugar Land Town Square: 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land
2 Space Cowboys Soccer Week Guests can enjoy themed giveaways, youth programming, special appearances and interactive moments with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. • June 12 • June 13 • Constellation Field: 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land
3 Let’s Play Party Children can test their
NOTE: NOT ALL THEME DAYS ARE MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE. TO SEE A FULL LIST, VISIT THE FIFA FAN FESTIVAL HOUSTON WEBSITE. 04 Michelob Ultra Fourth of July takeover
footwork on an agility-training course, use a pulse oximeter and participate in UV bracelet demos to learn how to stay sun-safe outdoors. • June 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center: 198 Kempner Street, Sugar Land
Key attractions include:
Esphera: A 44-foot dome with a 4D experience inside
Houston Hall: A gathering space that will showcase the city with di erent exhibitions
Daily entertainment
Food & beverage area
Location: 2301 Dallas St., Houston
City of Sugar Land FIFA Volunteer Center The new volunteer center, housed in Sugar Land Town Square between LOFT and Jos A. Bank, will act as a central hub for volunteer coordination, training and engagement for activities, including:
• Volunteer recruitment, onboarding and training • Daily brie ings and shift coordination • On-site support • Volunteer rest and recovery space • Public-facing visitor information and assistance
Fans will be able to watch all matches of the tournament livestreamed at the Fan Festival’s main viewing stage.
SOURCES: FIFA FAN FESTIVAL, FIFA WORLD CUP HOUSTON HOST COMMITTEE COMMUNITY IMPACT
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