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AT&T Stadium (Dallas) World Cup 2026 Guide

Arlington, Texas
92,000 capacity
Opened 2009
Dallas Cowboys
Photo by Trac Vu on Unsplash
FIFA Capacity

94,000

World Cup Seating

Year Built

2009

Renovated 2024

Surface Type

Natural Grass

FIFA Standard

Climate Control

Retractable roof

100% Covered

Matchday Logistics

Location
Arlington, Texas
Timezone
America/Chicago
Best Way to Get There
Public transit available - See transportation section below
Arrival Time
3 hours before kickoff
Estimated Total Cost
$83-$200 per person
Accessibility
Fully ADA compliant - 600 wheelchair spaces

Last Updated: by KickoffAdventures Editorial Team

Overview

AT&T Stadium hosts 9 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches across Group Stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, Semi-Final stages with a tournament capacity of 94,000 spectators. Located in Arlington, Texas, this retractable roof venue features a natural grass playing surface and opened in 2009.

The stadium is accessible via Train (Trinity Railway Express (TRE)) for $5. Park at off-site lots with shuttle service ($20-50 vs $50-150 official parking)...

Critical: Arlington has NO comprehensive public transit system - plan accordingly Public transit is strongly recommended for all World Cup matches.

Our Recommendations``

Best Transportation Option

Recommendation: Use Train (Trinity Railway Express (TRE)) for convenience and cost savings.

Best Time to Arrive

For World Cup matches: Arrive 3 hours before kickoff. Gates typically open 2 hours early, but security screening can take 45+ minutes during major international events. Plan extra time for traffic and parking.

Budget Breakdown

ExpenseEstimated Cost
Parking$28-$40
Food & Drinks$30-$60
Souvenirs (optional)$25-$100
Total Estimated Cost$83-$200

Critical Warnings

  • Arlington has NO comprehensive public transit system - plan accordingly
  • Trinity Railway Express (TRE) does NOT run on Sundays - alternative transport required for Sunday matches
  • Traffic congestion severe 2-3 hours before major events - arrive very early
  • Official parking credit card only, no cash accepted
  • Rideshare surge pricing can double costs immediately after events
  • Arlington is between Dallas and Fort Worth, not directly in either city - factor in distance when planning

Nearby Airports

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

20 miles from stadium

PRIMARY

DART Orange Line to Union Station → TRE to CentrePort → Shuttle/Rideshare to Stadium

Cost

$42

Time

90 min

Complex route with multiple transfers. Rideshare ($35-45) is faster and more convenient.

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

18 miles from stadium

No direct public transit. Rideshare recommended ($30-40, 29 minutes).

Train Stations

Dallas Union Station

PRIMARY HUB

Trinity Railway Express (TRE)

Distance

20 mi

Cost

$10

Time

30 min

Frequency

Not available on Sundays

TRE runs to CentrePort Station, then requires shuttle or rideshare to stadium. Service NOT available on Sundays - plan alternative transport for Sunday matches.

CentrePort/DFW Airport Station

Distance

8 mi

Transfer point from TRE. Event-day shuttles or rideshare required for final leg to stadium.

Public Transportation

Train

Connects Dallas and Fort Worth, stops at CentrePort. Requires shuttle/rideshare from CentrePort to stadium.

Routes:

Trinity Railway Express (TRE)
30 min
$5

Bus

Arlington's on-demand bus service covers the Entertainment District

Routes:

Arlington On-DemandVia Rideshare
15 min
$3

Driving Directions

From I-30: Take Exit 28 (Stadium Drive). From I-20: Take Hwy 360 North to I-30 East, then Stadium Drive exit. Well-marked signs throughout Arlington.

Parking Options & Strategies

🅿️ Official Stadium Parking

Regular

$25

Event Day

$50

Opens

5 hours before kickoff

Exit Time

30 minutes to 2 hours depending on lot

⚡ Best Lots:

  • Blue Lot 10 and Lot 3 for proximity
  • Lot 11 for tailgating

💡 Pro Tip

Pre-purchase parking passes online to avoid day-of price surges averaging $93. Leave immediately after game or wait 45+ minutes to avoid peak traffic.

📍 J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill Shuttle

0

📍 Grease Monkey Burgers Shuttle

Cost Range

$10.50

📍 BoomerJacks Arlington Shuttle

✨ Eat before game, free parking and shuttle

📍 Off-Site Parking Lots

Cost Range

$20-50

Money-Saving Tips

  • 💰Park at off-site lots with shuttle service ($20-50 vs $50-150 official parking)
  • 💰Use bar/restaurant shuttles (J. Gilligan's, BoomerJacks) - free with food purchase vs $50+ parking
  • 💰Pre-purchase parking passes online to avoid day-of surge pricing (can save $40+)
  • 💰Consider staying in Fort Worth (15 miles, cheaper hotels) and rideshare to stadium
  • 💰DART from DFW Airport to downtown Dallas is only $5 vs $35+ rideshare from airport
  • 💰Group rideshare from downtown Dallas ($20-40 split 4 ways = $5-10 per person)

Time-Saving Tips

  • ⚡Arrive 3+ hours before major events - traffic in Arlington can be severe
  • ⚡Use rideshare Lot 15 for fastest drop-off and pickup
  • ⚡Avoid I-30 immediately after events - take back roads or wait 45+ minutes
  • ⚡Park in perimeter lots for faster exit (trade walking distance for drive time)
  • ⚡Book rideshare immediately at final whistle to avoid 30+ minute surge wait

Budget Travel Strategies

Fort Worth Stay & Rideshare

Stay in Fort Worth (15 miles west), enjoy Stockyards district, rideshare to stadium on game day

Total Cost

150-200 per night hotel + $30-40 rideshare round-trip

Savings

50-100 per night vs Arlington/Dallas hotels during World Cup

Time

25-35 minutes each way

Benefits:

  • ✓Explore Fort Worth Stockyards and historic downtown
  • ✓Authentic Texas BBQ at lower prices than Arlington
  • ✓Free parking at most Fort Worth hotels
  • ✓Less crowded than Dallas/Arlington during World Cup

Best for: Budget travelers wanting Texas experience with lower accommodation costs

Important Warnings

  • ⚠️Arlington has NO comprehensive public transit system - plan accordingly
  • ⚠️Trinity Railway Express (TRE) does NOT run on Sundays - alternative transport required for Sunday matches
  • ⚠️Traffic congestion severe 2-3 hours before major events - arrive very early
  • ⚠️Official parking credit card only, no cash accepted
  • ⚠️Rideshare surge pricing can double costs immediately after events
  • ⚠️Arlington is between Dallas and Fort Worth, not directly in either city - factor in distance when planning

Parking Information

Total Spaces

15,000

Average Cost

$40

per vehicle

Accessible Spaces

400

Reservations

✅ Available

Pro Tip: Book parking in advance during major events to guarantee a spot and save money.

Parking Options & Strategies

Official Stadium Parking

Cost

$25

Total Spaces

15,000

Opens

5 hours before kickoff

💡 Pro Tip: Pre-purchase parking passes online to avoid day-of price surges averaging $93. Leave immediately after game or wait 45+ minutes to avoid peak traffic.

Alternative Parking Options

J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill Shuttle

$0

📍 1 mile south

Free shuttle, but expect wait times post-game. Popular budget option.

Grease Monkey Burgers Shuttle

$10.50

BoomerJacks Arlington Shuttle

$

Off-Site Parking Lots

$20-50

Many local businesses offer parking with shuttle service

Money-Saving Tips

  • Park at off-site lots with shuttle service ($20-50 vs $50-150 official parking)
  • Use bar/restaurant shuttles (J. Gilligan's, BoomerJacks) - free with food purchase vs $50+ parking
  • Pre-purchase parking passes online to avoid day-of surge pricing (can save $40+)
  • Consider staying in Fort Worth (15 miles, cheaper hotels) and rideshare to stadium
  • DART from DFW Airport to downtown Dallas is only $5 vs $35+ rideshare from airport
  • Group rideshare from downtown Dallas ($20-40 split 4 ways = $5-10 per person)

Time-Saving Tips

  • Arrive 3+ hours before major events - traffic in Arlington can be severe
  • Use rideshare Lot 15 for fastest drop-off and pickup
  • Avoid I-30 immediately after events - take back roads or wait 45+ minutes
  • Park in perimeter lots for faster exit (trade walking distance for drive time)
  • Book rideshare immediately at final whistle to avoid 30+ minute surge wait

Budget Travel Strategies

Fort Worth Stay & Rideshare

Stay in Fort Worth (15 miles west), enjoy Stockyards district, rideshare to stadium on game day

Total Cost

150-200 per night hotel + $30-40 rideshare round-trip

Savings

50-100 per night vs Arlington/Dallas hotels during World Cup

Time

25-35 minutes each way

✅ Benefits:

  • • Explore Fort Worth Stockyards and historic downtown
  • • Authentic Texas BBQ at lower prices than Arlington
  • • Free parking at most Fort Worth hotels
  • • Less crowded than Dallas/Arlington during World Cup

⚠️ Considerations:

  • • Must rely on rideshare or rental car
  • • Surge pricing can increase rideshare costs post-game
  • • No public transit option on Sundays

Amenities & Services

Food Vendors

Available

Bars

Available

Retail Shops

Available

WiFi

Available

Charging Stations

Available

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-Free

Outside Food Policy

Outside food not permitted

Match Schedule

9 Matches

AT&T Stadium will host 9 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Matches span from to .

Group Stage

5 matches
Match #11Group F
🇳🇱
Netherlands
FIFA Rank: #7
VS
🇯🇵
Japan
FIFA Rank: #18
3:00 PM CDT(Stadium)
AT&T StadiumDallas, USA
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Match #35Group L
🏴‍☠️
England
FIFA Rank: #8
VS
🇭🇷
Croatia
FIFA Rank: #10
3:00 PM CDT(Stadium)
AT&T StadiumDallas, USA
🏟️ Stadium Guide🏨 Book Hotels
Match #43Group J
🇦🇷
Argentina
FIFA Rank: #1
VS
🇦🇹
Austria
FIFA Rank: #24
12:00 PM CDT(Stadium)
AT&T StadiumDallas, USA
🏟️ Stadium Guide🏨 Book Hotels
Match #61Group F
🇯🇵
Japan
FIFA Rank: #18
VS
🏴
UEFA Play-off BTBD
6:00 PM CDT(Stadium)
AT&T StadiumDallas, USA
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Match #72Group J
🇯🇴
Jordan
FIFA Rank: #88
VS
🇦🇷
Argentina
FIFA Rank: #1
9:00 PM CDT(Stadium)
AT&T StadiumDallas, USA
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Round of 32

2 matches

Round of 16

1 match

Semifinals

1 match

Plan Your Trip

Get ready for the biggest sporting event! Official FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will be available through FIFA's official ticketing platform.

FIFA Tickets↗🏨 Book Hotels

Unique Features

  • ✨World's largest HD video board (60 yards long)
  • ✨Retractable roof with translucent panels
  • ✨180-foot tall arched roof structure
  • ✨Most expensive stadium ever built at $1.3 billion (2009)
  • ✨Standing room only capacity up to 105,000
  • ✨Extensive contemporary art collection throughout stadium

Photo Gallery

Photo Credits:

By Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
By Nicole Cordeiro - originally posted to Flickr as Cowgirl's Stadium, CC BY 2.0
By Mbrstooge - The 2013 MDA Muscle Walk in Arlington, CC BY-SA 3.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Stadium Information

Address

1 AT&T Way
Arlington, Texas TX 76011

Phone

+1-817-892-4000

Official Website

Visit Website →

2026 World Cup

Matches Scheduled

9

Stages

Group StageRound of 32Round of 16Semi-Final

Expected Attendance

92,000

Stadium Tours

Cost

$35

per person

Duration

90 minutes

Tour Includes

  • ✓Field access
  • ✓Cowboys locker room
  • ✓Press box
  • ✓Miller Lite Club
  • ✓Art collection tour
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Nearby Hotels

Within 1 mile8
Within 5 miles42
Within 10 miles125