Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is bringing soccer fever to the water with Swim-Up Soccer Summer, a resort-wide celebration tied to Houston’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. The Montgomery resort will feature poolside watch parties, live music, special events, and a limited-time global menu inspired by competing nations.
Houston’s first World Cup match is set for Sunday, June 14, when Germany faces Curaçao at Houston Stadium, according to the official FIFA World Cup 26 Houston schedule. The city will host seven matches during the tournament.
Swim-Up Soccer Summer Brings Matches Poolside
The center of the resort’s celebration will be the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Pool. Fans can watch tournament action on a 6-foot by 10-foot digital screen while relaxing in the water.
The setup gives guests a different kind of match-day experience. Instead of watching from a couch or crowded bar, fans can follow the games from a pool float with a margarita in hand.
The resort is positioning the event series as a home base for match weekends. Guests can watch games onsite, enjoy resort amenities, and still travel into Houston for live tournament events.
Global Menus Add Match-Day Flavor
Margaritaville’s culinary team created a limited-time menu inspired by several competing nations. Each dish will be served at a different restaurant on the property.
At License to Chill Bar & Café, guests can order France Chicken Coq au Vin for $33. The dish features chicken braised in red wine sauce with herbs, vegetables, roasted tri-color carrots, and petite potatoes.
LandShark Bar & Grill will serve Mexico Chicken Enchiladas for $19. The dish includes rolled tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, house-made enchilada sauce, melted cheese, black beans, and Mexican rice.
At Lone Palm Pool Bar & Grill, the Spain Beef Empanada Platter is built for sharing. The $48 platter includes 10 flaky pastry pockets filled with seasoned beef and served with assorted dipping sauces.
The resort will also debut the GOAL-A-Rita, a tournament-inspired margarita made with CASAMIGOS Tequila. The cocktail will be available throughout the resort for $14.
Shuttle Option Connects Conroe and Houston
For fans planning to attend matches or fan events in person, the resort is highlighting a transportation option through the City of Conroe. Shuttle service from the Conroe Park-N-Ride to Houston Stadium and the FIFA Fan Festival will be available for $16.
Tickets are $10 for riders under 18. Children 10 and younger ride free.
The shuttle gives visitors another way to avoid heavy event traffic and parking concerns. Houston officials have also encouraged fans to plan transportation ahead of match days.
After the final whistle, guests can return to the resort for its regular amenities. Margaritaville Lake Resort offers the 3.5-acre Jolly Mon Water Park, pickleball and tennis courts, St. Somewhere Spa, an 18-hole golf course, and six onsite restaurants and bars.
The all-suite resort includes 335 suites and 32 lakefront cottages across 186 acres on Lake Conroe. It is located about an hour from Houston and within driving distance of Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and other major Texas markets.
With Houston match weekends expected to draw large crowds, Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is encouraging guests to book early for Swim-Up Soccer Summer stays.