Overview
- The KNVB and Houston World Cup host committee announced that the Orange Fanwalk will begin with live entertainment at Rice Stadium at 8:00 a.m. and that the march, led by the Oranje Bus, will start at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 20.
- The planned route covers about 2.5 miles from Rice Stadium to NRG Stadium, which will be called Houston Stadium for the tournament, and the Netherlands play Sweden at noon that day.
- The Oranje Bus completed a transatlantic trip and arrived in Galveston to lead the procession, underscoring the federation’s efforts to bring a signature Dutch fan experience to U.S. host cities.
- KNVB and the Houston Police Department are coordinating the march but HPD has not yet published detailed street-closure maps or exact rolling-closure timing, leaving some operational specifics pending.
- Organizers encourage attendees to wear orange and say the event will draw thousands, which city leaders expect will boost local atmosphere and require travelers and residents to plan for temporary route and transit changes.