Match-day just got a whole lot easier, and a lot more fun! The Woodlands Township—in partnership with Visit The Woodlands, First Class Transportation, and the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)—is offering the Soccer Shuttle, a dedicated transportation service connecting The Woodlands to Houston Stadium (NRG) for FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches.

The Woodlands Express (aka Rodeo Shuttle) is a white city bus branded with "The Woodlands Township" and " THE WOODLANDS EXPRESS" along the side.

ROUND-TRIP SERVICE

Designed to provide a convenient and stress-free travel option for both residents and visitors, the Soccer Shuttle will operate on all Houston match days, offering round-trip service from The Woodlands directly to the stadium.

The Soccer Shuttle is available exclusively to individuals with a valid FIFA World Cup 2026™ match ticket. A shuttle reservation is required in advance and riders must present proof of their game-day ticket to board. Walk-up passengers and standard Express tickets will not be accepted.

BOOKING YOUR TRIP

Soccer Shuttle reservations are free, thanks to funding provided by H-GAC through its Commute Solutions initiative. Please note, a non-refundable administrative fee of $8.50, plus applicable processing fees, will apply at the time of booking. Reservations will be available beginning May 1, 2026.

Passengers may choose from three convenient departure locations in The Woodlands:

Riders are encouraged to book early, as seating is only available on a first-come, first-served basis. At check-in, riders will receive a color-coded wristband corresponding to their selected departure location, which must be worn at all times and presented for both departure and return trips.

For more information or to make a reservation, go to woodlandstransit.com/soccershuttle.

A net full of soccer balls rests on a bright green field. The soccer balls are mostly white with swaths of metallic red and blue.

SHUTTLE & TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Shuttle departure times are selected during the reservation process and are scheduled to align with match times. Return service from the stadium will begin immediately following each match, with buses departing as they fill and all shuttles leaving within one hour after the game concludes.

The Houston match schedule includes:

MATCH
DATE
MATCH TIMES
Germany vs. Curaçao Sunday, June 14 Noon
Portugal vs. Congo DR Wednesday, June 17 Noon
Netherlands vs. Sweden Saturday, June 20 Noon
Portugal vs. Uzbekistan Tuesday, June 23 Noon
Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia Friday, June 26 7:00 p.m.
Round of 32 match Monday, June 29 Noon
Round of 16 match Saturday, July 4 Noon
THE WOODLANDS EXPRESS

In addition to the Soccer Shuttle, commuters are encouraged to take advantage of The Woodlands Express bus service, which will offer fare-free rides on Houston match days, also courtesy of the H-GAC Commute Solutions initiative. Express routes will operate on their normal schedules, providing a convenient option for Houston commuters. Learn more about Express locations and routes online at woodlandstransit.com/express.