As the FIFA World Cup kicks off in just two weeks, Houston soccer fans may want to budget a little extra for their game-day food orders.
Houston fans paying some of the highest prices in America for game-day wings ahead of FIFA World Cup, study finds– As the FIFA World Cup kicks off soon, Houston soccer fans may want to budget a little extra for their game-day food orders.
A new study from Bovada Sportsbook found that Houston ranks as the third most expensive city in the United States for takeout chicken wings, with fans paying an average of $18.03 for an eight-wing order, or about $2.25 per wing. The findings come as millions of Americans are expected to gather at sports bars, restaurants, and home watch parties throughout the tournament, driving up demand for popular takeout foods like wings, pizza, and burgers.
According to the report, these are the 10 most expensive cities in America for chicken wings:Houston’s prices were significantly higher than the national bargain cities. In Atlanta, the cheapest city for wings in the study, customers paid just $11.53 for eight wings, nearly $6.50 less than Houston. San Antonio also landed in the top 10 most expensive cities for wings, ranking eighth nationwide with an average cost of $16.43 per order.
Meanwhile, El Paso stood out as one of the country’s most affordable cities for takeout wings, averaging just $12.95 for eight wings. The study also revealed Houston residents are paying premium prices for burgers. Houston ranked eighth most expensive in the nation for cheeseburgers, with an average price of $14.73. New York City topped the burger rankings at $17.27, while Oklahoma City had the cheapest burgers at just $8.99.
While Houston and San Antonio ranked high for wing prices, Texas cities performed much better in the pizza category. El Paso was named the cheapest city in America for takeout pizza, with large cheese pizzas averaging just $14.54. Why are wings so expensive? Chicken wing prices have remained volatile in recent years due to inflation, labor costs, food supply challenges, and high demand during sporting events.
Wings are especially popular during major sports tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, and March Madness, often causing prices to spike at restaurants and delivery services. The study analyzed menu prices from DoorDash listings at five takeout restaurants in each of the 50 most populated U.S. cities during April 2026. Prices did not include taxes, delivery fees, or tips.
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