HOUSTON (Oct. 24, 2025) – Shell Energy Stadium announced today that the Venezuelan National Team and Australian National Team will face off in a dynamic international friendly in East Downtown on Friday, Nov. 14, at 8:00 p.m. CT. Tickets are on sale now via SeatGeek HERE.

Media interested in covering the match can apply for credentials **HERE**. The deadline to apply for media credentials is 5:00 p.m. CT on Monday, Nov. 10.

Please note that Nigeria was the originally announced opponent set to face Venezuela, however, that was adjusted to Australia after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup Playoffs. The Africa playoffs will take place in Morocco, and Nigeria is slated to face Gabon in the semi-finals on Saturday, Nov. 13.

Fans who purchased tickets that were planning to watch Nigeria play have the right to request a refund for their purchase. In that case, fans can email boxoffice@houstondynamo.com.

This match marks just the second all-time meeting between La Vinotinto and the Socceroos, with the last meeting coming on Feb. 18, 2004, in Caracas, Venezuela, where the teams played to a 1-1 draw. Paul Agostino scored for Australia,...