Host City
Dallas
AT&T Stadium • FIFA World Cup 2026
Everything is bigger in Texas. Dallas will host massive crowds in one of the world's most architecturally impressive mega-venues.
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Where to Stay for AT&T Stadium Matches
AT&T Stadium is in Arlington without direct stadium rail access. Compare verified Entertainment District, Arlington and Downtown Dallas stay options before matchweek availability tightens.
Stadium Details
- Venue
- AT&T Stadium
- Location
- Arlington, Texas
- Capacity
- ~94,000
- Opened
- 2009
- Home Teams
- Dallas Cowboys
- Atmosphere & Architecture
- A monumental, climate-controlled palace of football featuring one of the world's largest central video boards. Massive scale and incredibly loud.
Travel Utility
Airports
- ■Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) - ~15 mins to stadium
- ■Dallas Love Field (DAL) - ~30 mins to stadium
Transit & Metro Base
AT&T Stadium is in Arlington, which notoriously lacks robust public transit. Renting a car or booking official fan shuttle buses is highly recommended.
Where to Stay & Pre-Match
Top districts for fan zones and nightlife:
Arlington Entertainment District (Near Stadium)Uptown Dallas (Nightlife)Deep Ellum (Music & Bars)
Local Advice & Safety
Arlington is very safe but highly vehicle-dependent. Always designate a driver or pre-book transport.
★ Tailgating is a religion here. Arrive hours early to join the pre-match parking lot festivities.
★ Prepare for extreme summer heat outside, though the stadium itself is strictly air-conditioned.
Fan Essentials
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Traveling abroad? Access your usual streaming services securely while following the tournament.Watch Safely Abroad
Fan City Guide
Why Dallas Matters
Everything is bigger in Texas. AT&T Stadium (known as "Dallas Stadium" for the tournament) is a "Cathedral of Football." Expect a glossy, high-production atmosphere with massive screens and climate-controlled comfort.
Best Areas To Stay
Near Stadium
Arlington Entertainment District. Stay at Live! by Loews to be steps from the entrance.
Nightlife
Uptown Dallas. The hub for young professionals, upscale bars, and the "Trolley" scene.
First-Time Visitors
Downtown Dallas. Central to the museums and the JFK Memorial.
Premium / Luxury
Turtle Creek / Ritz-Carlton area.
Budget-Friendly
Las Colinas (Irving). Halfway between the airport and stadium; very safe and modern.
Fan Zones & Atmosphere
Fan Zones
Fair Park (massive historical site) will host the main FIFA Fan Festival.
Sports Bars
Texas Live! is a 200,000 sq ft "sports Disney World" right next to the stadium.
Authentic Vibe
Deep Ellum for live music and grit, or Lower Greenville for a local, walkable bar-hopping experience.
Airport & Arrival
Main Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
~12 miles (20 km)
Best Route
DART Orange Line (Train).
Pro Tip
In Dallas, **Uber is king.** Public transit to the stadium in Arlington is virtually non-existent for non-locals.
Flights to Dallas
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Matchday Transport
Transit System
Shuttle Buses / Uber
To Stadium
Fans must use shuttle buses (likely from Downtown Dallas/Fort Worth) or Uber. Arlington has limited public transit.
Arrival & Departure
Wait at Texas Live! (the massive bar complex next door) for 2 hours post-match to let Uber surge pricing die down.
Parking Warning
If you rent a car, prepare for "Texas-sized" parking lots. Use the Silver Lot for the quickest stadium exit.
City Experiences & Transfers
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Local Intelligence
Weather
Texas summer is brutal (38°C / 100°F+). The stadium is air-conditioned, but the walk from the parking lot is not.
Local Insider Secret
Many local Arlington restaurants offer "free" stadium shuttles if you buy a meal. Check places like J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill.