WORLD CUP 2026 FAN GUIDE · USA 🇺🇸

DallasWorld Cup 2026

AT&T Stadium

DEEP IN THE HEART

MATCHES

WHAT IS PLAYED HERE

GROUP STAGEGermany, Netherlands, and England group-stage fixtures

KNOCKOUTSQuarterfinal Jul 9, Semifinal Jul 14, plus multiple R32 and R16 matches

See the full WC2026 match schedule for exact dates and kickoff times. Visit the tickets guide for how to buy at face value for these fixtures.

GETTING THERE

ARRIVAL & TRANSPORT

DFW International is the primary airport (≈30 min from downtown, ≈20 min from Arlington). Dallas Love Field (DAL) serves domestic routes. DART light rail reaches downtown but does not reach the stadium — plan for Uber/Lyft or a shuttle on match days. Arlington has no rail link; budget 45–75 min in match-day traffic.

For intercity travel between Dallas and other host cities, see the city-to-city travel guide.

WHERE TO STAY

NEIGHBORHOODS

Uptown Dallas and Downtown for nightlife; Arlington or Grapevine for stadium proximity; Plano/Frisco for quieter, cheaper options 25–40 min north. Expect nightly rates of $220–$450 during match windows — book 4+ months out.

Deep Ellum

Live-music district east of downtown — late-night bars, murals, food trucks.

Uptown

Walkable grid of restaurants and hotels 10 minutes from downtown.

Bishop Arts

Independent shops and patio bars in Oak Cliff south of the Trinity.

Arlington

Host of AT&T Stadium itself — stay here if you want to walk to the match.

For price ranges and booking strategy across all 16 host cities, see the WC2026 accommodation guide. Budget breakdown at what it costs to attend.

FAN ZONES

WHERE FANS GATHER

Dallas is expected to host an official FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park, with watch parties, food vendors, and performances across the tournament. Secondary fan zones typically appear in Klyde Warren Park and along Lower Greenville.

See the complete WC2026 fan zones guide for all 16 cities and what to expect at FIFA Fan Festivals.

LOCAL TIPS

WHAT TO KNOW

Texas summer is brutal — day matches will be 95–105°F with humidity. Hydrate, schedule outdoor activities for morning or after 7pm, and expect most bars to run generous AC. Tipping is standard at 18–20%.

COORDINATION LAYER

CONNECTING WITH OTHER DALLAS FANS?

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