Watch Team USA's opening World Cup match against Paraguay on the towering MG3D screen. FREE admission, doors at 7:30 PM, and kickoff at 8:00 PM – Friday, June 12.
The wait is finally over. On Friday, June 12, 2026, the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team will take the field against Paraguay in their opening match of the World Cup, and it's a moment over three decades in the making. The last time Team USA played a home World Cup match was 1994. An entire generation of American soccer fans has grown up dreaming of this exact night.
Moody Gardens is throwing the kind of watch party this moment deserves. We're opening the doors of the MG3D Theater for a FREE public screening of Team USA's opening match, broadcast live in stadium-sized scale on a screen six stories tall.
Team USA opens the World Cup against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, and Moody Gardens is rolling out the biggest screen on the Gulf Coast to watch it together.
Join us inside the MG3D Theater for a FREE public screening of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's opening match, broadcast live in stadium-sized scale from Los Angeles.
Houston is going to be at the center of the soccer world this summer, and the energy downtown is going to match the moment: lively fan zones, packed patios, and big-event buzz that runs from morning to last call. It's all incredible for the magnitude of the event. But after a long day of soccer and celebration, a quiet beach town is the perfect place to land for the night. Moody Gardens offers the perfect counterbalance: a short drive south, a slower pace to recharge before the next match, and penguins waiting for you at the Aquarium Pyramid.
Here's the math World Cup visitors need to know:
Moody Gardens Hotel sits right on the property, walking distance to every attraction on the campus. Every room has been through a transformative refresh, with modern finishes, oversized windows, and views of either the lush gardens, Offatts Bayou, or the iconic glass pyramids that define the Moody Gardens skyline.
Beyond the room itself, guests of the hotel get easy access to:
Enjoy 25% off the best available rate at Moody Gardens Hotel for stays June 1 through September 30, 2026, in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Blackout dates apply.
Book early, especially for the July 4 Round of 16 window.
While you're planning your trip, take a look at our Value Passes, an all-access pass option for guests who want to explore every attraction on the campus. The Rainforest, Aquarium, and Discovery Pyramids, plus the 3D, 4D SFX, and Audience Recognition Theaters, Dinos Alive, and Palm Beach are all included. One pass, endless memories!
Learn more about Value Passes & Discounts.
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