At a Glance
- Location
- Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
- Country
- USA
- Metro Population
- 7.6 million
- Total Matches
- 9 matches
- Match Period
- -
- Primary Stadium
- AT&T Stadium
- Recommended Stay
- 3-4 days
- Daily Budget
- $100-140 USD
- Best Time to Visit
- Last Updated
Best Time
Ideal Stay
3-4 days
Daily Budget
$100-140 USD
Walkability
3/10 - Extremely car-dependent
Transit
3/10 - DART for Dallas only, NO Arlington rail
Safety
7/10 - Safe in tourist areas
About Dallas
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas will host 9 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches including Semifinal July 14 - MOST in North America. 92K-seat stadium known as 'Jerry's World' features retractable roof, FULL AC, world's largest HD video board. Located 20 miles west of Dallas with NO rail service. World Cup shuttles expected from CentrePort Station.
City Character
DFW sprawling Texas metroplex with world-class BBQ ($25-40/person), Fort Worth Stockyards (cattle drives, rodeos), JFK history, Deep Ellum arts. EXTREMELY car-dependent - rental car essential. June-July dangerously hot (98-105°F) but AT&T Stadium fully AC'd. I-30 gridlock legendary on match days.
Critical Info
SEMIFINAL July 14 = 2-3x hotel surge - book 3-6mo early. RENTAL CAR ESSENTIAL (Arlington NO rail). I-30 GRIDLOCK - leave 2-3hrs early. Stay Arlington ...
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, Texas
FIFA: Dallas Stadium
92,000
Capacity
9
Matches
20mi
From Downtown
2009
Opened
Transport
Rental car or rideshare (NO rail, World Cup shuttles expected)
Get Involved
2,800 volunteers volunteers needed!
Dallas Sports Commission & FIFA World Cup 2026
9 matches (MOST in North America) with Semifinal at Jerry's World, Texas BBQ, Fort Worth cowboy culture
Top Highlights
Unique Experiences
- ★Watch World Cup Semifinal at Jerry's World (July 14) - one of final four matches
- ★Fort Worth Stockyards cattle drive - FREE twice daily (11:30 AM & 4 PM), longhor
- ★Pecan Lodge BBQ brisket - 2+ hour wait for legendary Texas BBQ ($25-35, worth it
- ★Cattleack BBQ Thursday morning - Thu-Sat only, arrive 10 AM, sells out by noon (
- ★Billy Bob's Texas honky-tonk - world's LARGEST (127,000 sq ft!), live bull ridin
Perfect For
Tournament depth fans (9 matches!)
Semifinal attendees (July 14)
Texas BBQ & cowboy culture fans
Car-friendly travelers
Match Schedule
9 matches • Group Stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, Semifinal
🇳🇱 Netherlands vs 🇯🇵 Japan
Sunday, June 14, 2026
4:00 PM ET
🏴☠️ England vs 🇭🇷 Croatia
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
4:00 PM ET
🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇦🇹 Austria
Monday, June 22, 2026
1:00 PM ET
Japan vs UEFA Play-off B
Thursday, June 25, 2026
7:00 PM ET
🇯🇴 Jordan vs 🇦🇷 Argentina
Saturday, June 27, 2026
10:00 PM ET
TBD vs TBD
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
1:00 PM ET
TBD vs TBD
Friday, July 3, 2026
2:00 PM ET
TBD vs TBD
Monday, July 6, 2026
3:00 PM ET
TBD vs TBD
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
3:00 PM ET
Stadium Quick Tips
Weather During World Cup
Dangerously hot Texas summer •
Average High
98°F
(37°C)
Average Low
76°F
(24°C)
Rainy Days
5 days/month
per month
Humidity
55-60%
What to Expect
Dallas June/July is DANGEROUSLY HOT at 98-105°F with 8-10 days over 100°F in July. Heat stroke risk real. AT&T Stadium has retractable roof and FULL AC - heat NOT issue inside. Plan indoor activities 1-6 PM. Sun out until 8:45 PM. Pack sunscreen SPF 50+, hat, sunglasses, drink 3-4L water daily.
Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen SPF 50+
- Wide-brim hat and sunglasses
- Light breathable clothing
- Reusable water bottle (3-4L/day)
- Light jacket for AC indoors
- Clear bag (12x6x12 max)
- Power bank
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need for an unforgettable World Cup experience
Getting Around
Transport options
Uber/Lyft or Drive + Park (NO Public Transit Option)
$40-80 Uber each way with surge from Dallas ($80-160 round-trip) OR $60-100 stadium parking + gas
Uber / Lyft
$20-40 normal, $40-80 surge each way on match days from Dallas
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is AT&T Stadium?
Arlington, TX - 20 miles west of Dallas. 9 WC matches (MOST in North America) including SF July 14. 30-40min normal, 60-90min with I-30 gridlock. Fort Worth 15mi (closer)....
How to get to stadium?
Rental car (I-30 West, Exit 29, $50-100 parking, LEAVE 2-3HRS EARLY) OR Uber/Lyft ($40-80 normal, $100-150 surge) OR hotel shuttle (Arlington hotels free shuttles) OR WC shuttles (expected CentrePort ...
Need car in Dallas?
YES. DFW EXTREMELY car-dependent. Arlington NO rail. Rental car $40-60/day ESSENTIAL. DART for Dallas only. Exception: Arlington walking distance hotels (Loews)....
Best area to stay?
Arlington ($100-180, walking distance, Loews 888 rooms). Fort Worth Stockyards ($90-180, authentic Texas, 15mi closer than Dallas). DFW Airport ($80-150, cheapest). Downtown Dallas ($120-220, 20mi, gr...
What is I-30 gridlock?
I-30 highway Dallas→Arlington becomes PARKING LOT on match days (92K fans). 30-40min normal = 60-90min gridlock. LEAVE 2-3HRS EARLY. For 5PM kickoff, leave Dallas 1:30PM. Stay Arlington to avoid. Fort...
Stadium have AC?
YES! Retractable roof + FULL AC. Dallas July = 98-105°F dangerous but heat NOT issue inside. Roof closes for weather. Parking lots scorching but stadium comfortable....
Texas BBQ to try?
BEEF INFLATION: $25-40/person (was $15-20). Pecan Lodge (Deep Ellum, $25-35, 2hr wait), Cattleack (Thu-Sat 10AM, $30-35, sells out noon), Terry Black's ($25-35), Lockhart Smokehouse ($20-30). One plat...
Fort Worth same day match?
YES! Fort Worth 15mi (CLOSER than Dallas 20+mi). Morning Stockyards (8AM-12PM, 11:30AM FREE cattle drive) → lunch ($15-25) → stadium 1:30PM (arrive 2:30-3PM) → match 5-8PM → return 10-11PM. Hotels $90...
Dallas safe?
Yes, tourist areas safe. Arlington family-friendly. Avoid South/West Dallas at night. Don't leave valuables in cars (heat break-ins). Emergency 911....
How expensive?
Moderate. Hotels $80-280 (100-150% surge, 2-3x SF). BBQ $25-40 (inflation). Rental car $40-60/day. Total $150-220/day excluding accommodation. Arlington ($100-180) best value. Texas NO income tax....