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Houston Texans' NRG Stadium awarded 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final

<p>For the first time ever, the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final will be played in the state of Texas, with the 18th-edition of the tournament set to host its finale at NRG Stadium - home of NFL side Houston Texans. The venue is a familiar one for CONCACAF, though, with this being the eighth time NRG Stadium will play host to a match in the confederation's flagship tournament.</p><p>The venue has previously hosted two Super Bowls, the College Football National Championship, WrestleMania, Copa America 2024 matches and boasts a capacity of 72,220.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>A 16-team tournament, the Gold Cup will be played in the summer of 2025 across 14 stadiums and 11-different Metropolitan areas across both the United States and Canada. Five of the 14 venues are 2026 FIFA World Cup stadiums, with all of AT&amp;T Stadium, BC Place, Levi's Stadium, NRG Stadium, and SoFi Stadium hosting.</p><p>The competition will begin June 16, with an initial Group Stage followed by three rounds of knockout fixtures. The Final will be played on July 6, in Houston to crown the regional champion.</p><p>CONCACAF will conduct the tournament draw on April 10, with further details to be announced come the flip of the calendar year. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>“Houston’s NRG Stadium is a world-class venue, and we know it will deliver a tremendous Gold Cup Final next summer," CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani said. "This stadium has been the scene of many great Concacaf matches in the past, including Gold Cup semifinals, and it is an official FIFA World Cup 2026 venue, highlighting just how central this city and stadium will be to the ongoing growth of the sport. On behalf of Concacaf, I want to thank our partners in Houston, including the Texans leadership and everyone at NRG Stadium, for their commitment to our Gold Cup and to the beautiful game.”</p><p>“We are thrilled to host the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at NRG Stadium,” Houston Texans President Greg Grissom added. “Our rich history of hosting major soccer events through Lone Star Sports &amp; Entertainment makes Houston and NRG Stadium the preeminent destination for this highly anticipated match. Our collaboration with NRG Park, Houston First and Harris County Houston Sports Authority to put on this event will bring incredible energy and excitement to H-Town this summer.”</p>

WHAT WAS SAID

<p>The Nations League quarterfinals take place this November, with the USMNT in action against Jamaica in a two-legged affair with matches in St. Louis, MO and Kingston, Jamaica. The series kicks off on Nov. 14.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CONCACAF

Houston Texans' NRG Stadium awarded 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final | Goal.com

A 2026 FIFA World Cup venue, NRG Stadium will also play host to the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Final, the confederation announced Wednesday.