Aramco Arena brings fans and community together
The turf pitch, made with recycled materials, will be relocated to Moody Park after the tournament.
At the Aramco Arena inside the FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston, open play and a soccer simulator invite visitors to experience the excitement of the world’s biggest sporting event.
As an Official Houston World Cup 2026™ Host City Supporter, Aramco is bringing fans closer to the action with the Aramco Arena at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston. Located in Houston’s East End, the space pairs an active soccer pitch with a community viewing venue, giving fans and visitors a place to watch, play, and share in the excitement of the tournament.
The free festival runs June 11-July 19 and is expected to draw about 7,000 visitors a day.
The FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston, one of the longest-running of all host cities, also highlights local culture, bringing together matches on giant screens, live music, entertainment, and local cuisine. The free festival, open June 11 through July 19, is expected to draw about 7,000 visitors a day.
A young player takes part in skills drills at the Aramco Arena in Houston.
For visitors, the experience goes beyond watching the games. Attendees can catch matches on a 45-foot-wide screen, then step onto the field for open play and skills drills of their own on the playable soccer pitch. With more than 180 hours of youth programming, the arena invites fans to join in.
A soccer simulator adds another interactive feature to the Aramco Arena, giving fans of all ages a chance to test their accuracy and speed in a fun, competitive setting.
The Aramco Arena also tells a story of innovation. Aramco collaborated with its chemical arm, SABIC, and its success partner TenCate, a global leader in synthetic turf, to develop a customized material solution using recycled plastics for turf components. After the tournament, the pitch is set to find a permanent home at Moody Park for continued community use.
A fan tests speed and accuracy on the soccer simulator at the Aramco Arena.
The Aramco Arena is part of a broader lineup of immersive experiences at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston. Beyond the pitch, the festival reflects Houston’s identity, with live music, performances and art installations showcasing the city’s diversity, culinary specialties, and creative energy.
Space Center Houston brings a touch of wonder with exhibits tied to NASA’s Artemis missions, while Houston Hall gathers popular local vendors and partner activations.
Collaborating for a lasting legacy
In December 2025, Aramco became an Official Houston World Cup 2026™ Host City Supporter, strengthening its role as a Major Worldwide Partner and the Global Energy Partner of FIFA, helping to bring the world’s biggest sporting event to Houston and supporting initiatives and programs designed to leave a lasting legacy for the city.
A young athlete joins the action on the pitch at the FIFA Fan Festival Houston.
