Houston Dynamo

In Houston, professional soccer plays out under open skies and city lights with orange jerseys filling the stands. Houston Dynamo FC began in 2006 after relocating from San Jose and quickly established itself in Major League Soccer with early championship success.¹

The club competes in MLS and represents one of the league’s Texas-based franchises, building its identity around high-tempo play and Texas-sized atmosphere.¹ Shell Energy Stadium sits just east of downtown Houston, placing top-flight soccer in the center of the city’s sports scene.²

Grab your Houston Dynamo FC tickets on AXS and experience a setting that’s shaped by league history and Houston pride.

Houston Dynamo FC was founded in 2006 when the San Jose Earthquakes relocated to Houston. In their first two seasons, the club won back-to-back MLS Cup championships in 2006 and 2007, marking one of the most successful early runs for a newly established MLS club.¹

The Dynamo added to their legacy with U.S. Open Cup titles in 2018 and 2023, expanding the club’s list of major trophies.¹ Over the years, Houston has featured several influential players and coaches who helped shape its early competitive consistency in the MLS.

Shell Energy Stadium opened in 2012 as a soccer-specific venue designed to host Houston Dynamo FC matches near downtown Houston. The stadium seats approximately 20,000 fans and features a canopy structure that helps reflect crowd noise back toward the pitch.²

Concession areas throughout the stadium highlight local Houston flavors, while premium seating and club areas provide upgraded hospitality options.³

The steep seating design keeps supporters close to the field, creating a contained, high-volume environment that makes soccer in Houston feel immersive from warmups to the last second of play.^2,3

Since arriving in Houston in 2006, the Dynamo have built a résumé defined by early championship success and additional domestic cup victories.

• MLS Cup Championships (2006, 2007): Houston won MLS Cup in its first two seasons after relocating, capturing league titles in 2006 and 2007.¹
• U.S. Open Cup Titles (2018, 2023): The Dynamo secured national tournament championships in 2018 and 2023, adding to the club’s trophy collection.¹
• MLS Eastern Conference Champions (2011, 2012): Houston won the Eastern Conference in 2011 and 2012, earning trips to the MLS Cup Final in both seasons.⁷

An MLS season typically runs from late February through early December, including the playoffs.

Houston Dynamo FC tickets are available now on AXS, where you can explore seating maps and secure soccer tickets for upcoming home matches at Shell Energy Stadium.