In this guide
The Dallas Stadium name, the Arlington location and what it means for visitorsThe Dallas Stadium match scheduleMatchday at Dallas Stadium: what World Cup 2026 Dallas visitors need to knowTransport: getting to Dallas Stadium from Dallas, Fort Worth and DFW AirportThe Fan Festival at Fair ParkWhere to stay for the Dallas fixturesTickets for World Cup 2026 Dallas matches: where things stand in April 2026Stadium rules, bag policy and weatherFrequently Asked QuestionsDallas Stadium will host a tournament-high nine World Cup 2026 matches, culminating in the semi-final on 14 July. The venue is AT&T Stadium in Arlington, rebranded as Dallas Stadium for the tournament because AT&T is not a competition sponsor. The venue sits roughly 20 miles west of downtown Dallas, which shapes most practical travel and accommodation decisions for visitors.
This World Cup 2026 Dallas guide sets out the match schedule, how the stadium is laid out for the tournament, how to actually get there from Dallas, Fort Worth and DFW International Airport, what is happening at the Fair Park Fan Festival and which ticket routes are still available as the group stage approaches. Live listings for every Dallas fixture sit on the World Cup 2026 tickets hub.
The Dallas Stadium name, the Arlington location and what it means for visitors
The venue, known as AT&T Stadium for the rest of the year, operates under the name Dallas Stadium during the tournament. The change is administrative: tournament rules restrict venue naming to non-sponsor names, and AT&T is not among the competition's commercial partners. The stadium itself, its address and its layout do not change.
The most important thing to understand as a visitor is that the stadium is not in Dallas. It is in Arlington, Texas, 20 miles west of downtown Dallas and 11 miles east of downtown Fort Worth, inside the Arlington Entertainment District that also contains Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers. Every transport, accommodation and matchday-timing decision flows from that geography. Pick accommodation in Arlington if proximity to the stadium is the priority. Pick downtown Dallas if rail, dining range and fan-festival access matter more. Pick Fort Worth if you are happy trading travel time for lower room rates and a different city experience.
The Dallas Stadium match schedule
The nine fixtures allocated to Dallas Stadium cover five group-stage matches, two Round of 32 ties, one Round of 16 match and a semi-final. Kick-off times are shown in Central Time. Expect the broadcaster schedule to push some late-stage matches into prime UK and European evening slots. Each fixture name below links to the live ticket listing for that match.
| Date | Stage | Fixture | Kick-off (CT) |
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| 14 June 2026 | Group stage | Netherlands v Japan | 3:00 pm |
| 17 June 2026 | Group stage | England vs Croatia | 3:00 pm |
| 22 June 2026 | Group stage | Argentina v Austria | 12:00 pm |
| 25 June 2026 | Group stage | Japan v Sweden | 6:00 pm |
| 27 June 2026 | Group stage | Jordan v Argentina | 9:00 pm |
| 30 June 2026 | Round of 32 | Match 78 (TBD) | 1:00 pm |
| 3 July 2026 | Round of 32 | Match 88 (TBD) | 1:00 pm |
| 6 July 2026 | Round of 16 | Match 93 (TBD) | 1:00 pm |
| 14 July 2026 | Semi-final | Match 101 (TBD) | 1:00 pm |
For reference, the 12:00 pm Central Time kick-off on 22 June sits at the height of a Texas summer day, which matters more than usual for fan comfort given forecast temperatures. The 3:00 pm Central Time slots are the hottest hours in most Dallas-area weather averages. The 9:00 pm slot on 27 June for Jordan v Argentina offers the most comfortable conditions of the group stage in Dallas.
Matchday at Dallas Stadium: what World Cup 2026 Dallas visitors need to know
AT&T Stadium normally seats around 80,000 and can be expanded to over 100,000 for events such as the Super Bowl, but FIFA currently lists Dallas Stadium at 70,122 capacity for the tournament, subject to final configuration changes. The tournament reconfiguration involves raising the pitch by roughly 15 feet to meet FIFA pitch-width requirements and removing seats from the lower bowl. Arrival timing assumes full security and bag screening at every entry point, so a realistic target is to be on-site at least 90 minutes before kick-off. For the first match of the tournament cycle at the venue on 14 June, expect that window to stretch.
Before you commit to a section, check the Dallas Stadium seating plan for stand-by-stand layout. Lower sideline blocks at the halfway line carry the best sightlines and the steepest pricing. Upper midfield gives the strongest tactical view and is usually the value pick for neutral fans. End-bowl seats behind the goals tend to sit closest to the travelling supporter sections, which can be a feature or a problem depending on the matchup.
The venue has roughly 16,600 parking spaces on campus, spread across Cowboys Blue Lots 1 to 15 nearest the stadium, Silver Lots on the outer perimeter and Rangers General Parking east of Globe Life Field. Match-day parking is pre-paid and sold separately from match tickets. A small number of the outer lots run courtesy shuttles to the stadium entrances. Rideshare drop-off and pickup on match days operate from the Esports Stadium Arlington lot, north of the stadium in the Entertainment District, rather than the stadium perimeter.
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Transport: getting to Dallas Stadium from Dallas, Fort Worth and DFW Airport
Dallas Stadium does not have a dedicated rail stop. No light-rail or commuter-rail line terminates at the stadium itself, which is the single most important fact to plan around. Every public transit option involves a final-mile shuttle or walk, or a switch to rideshare or taxi.
The regional match-day plan has now been published. Ticket holders can board the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) commuter service at Victory Station in downtown Dallas or Fort Worth Central Station, ride to CentrePort Station, then transfer to complimentary charter buses that run to a dedicated Bus Hub just north of Dallas Stadium, followed by a half-mile walk of roughly 10 minutes to the entrance. A valid TRE ticket is required to board the train, and a valid match ticket is required to board the charter bus. Fares can be bought through the GoPass app. Service begins five hours before kick-off and continues for three hours after. If the TRE reaches capacity, Dynamic Charter buses run directly from Victory Station and Fort Worth Central Station to the Bus Hub as overflow. Plan for a full downtown-to-stadium trip of roughly 90 minutes. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will run expanded Green Line service between downtown Dallas and Fair Park on match days, primarily to serve the Fan Festival rather than the stadium itself.
From DFW International Airport, fans can use the TRE from CentrePort/DFW Airport Station or switch to rideshare for the final leg to Arlington. The driving distance from DFW to Dallas Stadium is roughly 20 miles and takes 25 to 40 minutes in normal traffic, longer on match days. From Dallas Love Field, the drive is similar. Downtown Dallas hotels put the stadium at 45 to 60 minutes on a matchday shuttle. Downtown Fort Worth is 35 to 50 minutes, depending on the route.
The Fan Festival at Fair Park
The tournament's Dallas Fan Festival will run at Fair Park, on a 1 million square-foot footprint across The Pavilion at Fair Park amphitheatre and Lots 9 and 10. It will be free, run from 11 June to 19 July and be open on all 34 match days of the tournament. Fair Park is 4 miles east of downtown Dallas, 24 miles east of Dallas Stadium itself, and is reached most easily by the DART Green Line, which stops at both Fair Park Station on Parry Avenue and MLK Jr Station on the park's southern edge.
The festival will host live match broadcasts of every tournament fixture, concerts, food, cultural programming and activity areas. The City of Arlington has separately announced its own fan programming around the stadium, so fans based in Arlington will have a closer-to-home option on the days when travel into Dallas is not worth it.
The Cotton Bowl, also located at Fair Park, is not a match venue for this tournament. It has been confirmed as a team training site. Fans may still pass the Cotton Bowl when travelling to the Fan Festival, but no ticketed match activity takes place there during the tournament.
Where to stay for the Dallas fixtures
The three practical accommodation hubs are Arlington, downtown Dallas and Fort Worth, each of which makes sense for a different type of visitor.
Arlington puts the stadium within a 10 to 20 minute walk from the nearest Entertainment District hotels, which is the easiest option on match nights. Local reporting in April 2026 indicates Arlington's stadium-adjacent hotels are approaching sell-out on match nights, with more inventory available at properties further out in the city.
Downtown Dallas gives the widest hotel range, the strongest dining scene and direct access to the Fair Park Fan Festival by DART Green Line. Expect a 45 to 60 minute transfer to the stadium on match days. Downtown Dallas nightly rates have tracked higher than usual for tournament dates, with availability tightening sharply as kick-off approaches.
Fort Worth sits on the TRE corridor east toward Arlington, with a different city character from Dallas itself and typically lower room rates. Expect a 35 to 50 minute transfer to the stadium. Visitors interested in the Stockyards, Cowtown Coliseum and the quieter pace of Fort Worth's hotel scene will find the trade-off worth it.
Tickets for World Cup 2026 Dallas matches: where things stand in April 2026
As of the April 2026 update, the tournament has moved into the Last-Minute Sales Phase, which opened on 1 April 2026 and runs on a first-come, first-served basis through to 19 July. This is the fourth and final tournament sales phase after the Visa Presale Draw (September 2025), the Early Ticket Draw (October 2025) and the Random Selection Draw (December 2025 to January 2026). The tournament organisers' own resale platform reopened on 2 April 2026 as the verified secondary channel.
For every Dallas match, the practical position as of this update is:
- Remaining inventory on the tournament organisers' primary platform is limited and sells in near real time when restocks happen. Prices on that platform are dynamic, rising with demand.
- The tournament organisers' resale platform lists face-value tickets from original buyers who can no longer attend, but inventory is thin for the marquee Dallas fixtures and the 14 July semi-final.
- Regulated third-party marketplaces, including 1BoxOffice, carry inventory for every Dallas fixture with seat-level detail and a 150% money-back guarantee if the ticket fails to grant entry on matchday. Non-members and international fans without federation access often find this the fastest route to a confirmed seat.
To complete a purchase via 1BoxOffice, register for an account, pick the fixture from the schedule above, filter by stand and price, then check out. Seat location and delivery method are shown before checkout. Order status sits on Track Order right through to delivery.
As of April 2026, some general-public listings have been reported from around $120 for Category 3 seats on non-host group games, with premium and Front Category seats on marquee fixtures climbing into four figures. Reuters has reported the base of the general-public tier from around $100 on selected fixtures, so the effective floor varies by match. A $60 Supporter Entry Tier exists but is allocated through participating national federations rather than general public sales, with small per-match batches released via each federation's own supporter programme. Service fees on the tournament organisers' own platform are reported at 15%.
Pricing is dynamic and moves with team demand. The 14 July semi-final and the England v Croatia fixture were among the highest-priced Dallas matches on April 2026 snapshots. The Netherlands v Japan opener on 14 June drew strong neutral interest, reflecting both fan bases' record of travelling in numbers. Japan v Sweden tended to be the least in-demand Dallas group-stage fixture in the same snapshot. Fans tracking Argentina's two Dallas appearances should expect demand spikes in the 48 hours before each kick-off.
Stadium rules, bag policy and weather
Expect strict bag rules at every entry, including size-limited clear-bag policies and no backpacks. Rules are published by the tournament organisers and the venue on fixture-specific pages. Water bottles are restricted. Cameras are generally allowed for personal use, but professional rigs and removable lenses above a set length are not. For the 14 June, 17 June, and 22 June fixtures, Dallas afternoon temperatures in recent years have sat between 32 and 38 degrees Celsius, which is roughly 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Dallas Stadium has a retractable roof and is air-conditioned, which removes most of the heat risk inside the venue, but approach walks, queues, and car parks are still outdoor hazards.
Security screening typically includes metal detection at all entries. Prohibited items mirror standard major-event rules: no outside food or alcohol, no noisemakers, no flags larger than a stated size and no poles. Check the fixture's entry page 48 hours before the match for the final confirmed list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many World Cup 2026 matches are being played in Dallas?
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Nine matches are scheduled at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, more than any other host city across the tournament. The schedule is five group-stage fixtures (14 June, 17 June, 22 June, 25 June and 27 June), two Round of 32 matches on 30 June and 3 July, one Round of 16 match on 6 July and a semi-final on 14 July. All are played at the same venue, which makes Dallas one of the longer-running host cities across the tournament window.
Is Dallas Stadium actually in Dallas?
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No. Dallas Stadium sits in Arlington, Texas, roughly 20 miles west of downtown Dallas and 11 miles east of downtown Fort Worth. The Arlington Entertainment District around the stadium also houses Globe Life Field. The "Dallas Stadium" name is used only for the tournament and applies to the venue normally called AT&T Stadium, because AT&T is not among the competition's commercial partners. The address and the layout are unchanged.
Where can I see the Dallas Stadium seating plan before I buy?
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The full stand-by-stand layout, covering the lower bowl, club level and upper deck, sits on the dedicated Dallas Stadium seating plan page (linked in the matchday section above). That page is the right reference for sightlines, away-supporter blocks and the practical differences between Category 1, 2 and 3 sections before committing to a price band.
What is the best way to get to Dallas Stadium without a car?
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There is no direct rail connection to the stadium. The regional match-day plan uses the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) commuter line from Victory Station in downtown Dallas or Fort Worth Central Station to CentrePort Station, where ticket holders transfer to complimentary charter buses to a Bus Hub north of the stadium, followed by a roughly half-mile walk. A valid TRE ticket is required to board the train, bought through the GoPass app, and a valid match ticket is required to board the charter bus. Plan for about 90 minutes end-to-end. DART Green Line trains serve the Fair Park Fan Festival rather than the stadium itself. Rideshare drop-off operates from the Esports Stadium Arlington lot on match days.
Where is the Dallas Fan Festival and how do I get there?
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The Fan Festival will run at Fair Park in Dallas, on a 1 million square-foot footprint across The Pavilion at Fair Park amphitheatre and Lots 9 and 10. It will be free, open on all 34 tournament match days from 11 June to 19 July and reached most easily by the DART Green Line, which stops at Fair Park Station and MLK Jr Station. The festival will host live match broadcasts, concerts and food. It sits separately from the stadium in Arlington. Fair Park sits 4 miles east of downtown Dallas.
Are World Cup 2026 tickets for Dallas matches still available?
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Yes. The Last-Minute Sales Phase on the tournament organisers' primary platform opened on 1 April 2026 and runs through to 19 July on a first-come, first-served basis, with further batches released through the tournament window. The tournament organisers' resale platform reopened on 2 April 2026 for face-value resale from original buyers. Regulated third-party marketplaces also carry inventory for every Dallas fixture. Availability varies by match: the 14 July semi-final and the 17 June England vs Croatia fixture were among the highest-priced Dallas matches in April 2026 snapshots, while the 25 June Japan v Sweden fixture tended to be the least in-demand Dallas group-stage fixture in the same snapshot.
Where should I stay for a Dallas fixture?
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Three hubs are practical. Arlington gives stadium proximity. Downtown Dallas gives dining range and Fan Festival access. Fort Worth gives lower rates plus TRE access. Arlington Entertainment District hotels near the stadium are approaching sell-out for match nights, with more inventory at properties further out. Downtown Dallas nightly rates have tracked higher than usual for tournament dates, with availability tightening as kick-off approaches. Fort Worth rates have typically come in below downtown Dallas, with transfer times of 35 to 50 minutes to the stadium by road or TRE plus shuttle.
What is the weather like for the Dallas fixtures?
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Dallas summers are hot. Historical June and July averages sit between 32 and 38 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, or 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The 3:00 pm Central Time kick-offs on 14 June and 17 June, the 12:00 pm kick-off on 22 June and the 1:00 pm semi-final on 14 July fall inside the hottest hours of the day. Dallas Stadium has a retractable roof and is fully air-conditioned, which removes the in-bowl heat risk, but queues, car parks and approach walks remain outdoor exposure. Take water, sunscreen and account for longer pre-match buffer times.
Are Dallas Stadium tickets at risk of being voided if bought from the wrong place?
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Yes. Tickets sold outside the tournament organisers' channels and regulated marketplaces can be voided at the gate, with buyers refused entry. Tournament rules cap resale at face value on the tournament organisers' own platform, and verified third-party marketplaces are expected to show seat-level detail and offer money-back recourse. Anonymous social media posts, fan forums and unverified classified sellers carry the highest risk. On 1BoxOffice, the 150% money-back guarantee covers tickets that fail to grant entry on matchday.
Dallas is one of the heaviest workloads of the tournament calendar, with nine fixtures across 31 days culminating in a semi-final. For fans still finalising plans, 1BoxOffice, a verified secondary marketplace established in 2006, lists seat-level inventory for every Dallas Stadium fixture with a 150% money-back guarantee if the ticket fails to grant entry on matchday.
Sources checked: World Cup 2026 Dallas host city page, Dallas FWC26 match schedule, Dallas FWC26 Fan Festival, Dallas FWC26 Transportation and Mobility, City of Arlington Fan Festival announcement, Dallas Cowboys match announcement, World Cup 2026 last-minute sales phase, World Cup 2026 sales phases, DART World Cup services briefing and Fort Worth Report hotel block update. 1BoxOffice is not the official ticket agent of any club, league or federation. Prices may differ from face value.
