Fan Guide to Dallas

Make the most of your match week in Dallas: see more, stress less.

Introduction

Dallas for World Cup 2026 Visitors

Dallas is built for big moments—and match week fits right in. Fans can base downtown or in the walkable Arts District and pivot easily between museums, skyline parks and live-music pockets on DART light rail and streetcars. Two city airports keep arrivals simple: long-haul into DFW and short-haul into close-in Love Field. Between fixtures, post up at Klyde Warren Park, climb Reunion Tower’s Geo-Deck, or wander Deep Ellum’s murals before a night around Victory Park. Dallas’ hospitality scene skews large-format—plazas with giant media walls, food halls, farmer’s markets—so groups can rally without fuss. Expect modern venues, late-running dining corridors, and plenty of AC.

Fast Facts

Population (city/entidad): 1,304,379
Time zone: Central Time (UTC−5)
Airports: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Currency: United States Dollar (USD).
Power & voltage: 120 V/60 Hz; plug types A & B are standard.
Weather snapshot (June–July): Normal highs/lows ~91.5°F/72.2°F in June and ~95.6°F/75.8°F in July; hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms.
Language: English
Drinking age: 21

The Pitch

AT&T Stadium

FIFA World Cup 26™ matches in the Dallas region are at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, home of the Dallas Cowboys. The retractable-roof venue is one of the tournament’s largest; AT&T Stadium’s football capacity is 80,000 (expandable), and FIFA has confirmed natural grass surfaces will be used for 2026. Address: One AT&T Way, Arlington. There’s no direct rail; most fans will use pre-booked parking, rideshare, or hotel shuttles

Stadium Basics

Location: One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011.
Surface: Natural grass installed for World Cup 26™
Getting there: No direct rail service; event-day access is by parking and designated rideshare (Lot 15).
Bag policy & payments: Clear bags up to 12″ x 6″ x 12″; stadium operates cashless for food, beverage, parking and retail.

Full stadium details

Match dates in Dallas

June 14, 2026 — Group Stage
June 17, 2026 — Group Stage
June 22, 2026 — Group Stage
June 25, 2026 — Group Stage
June 27, 2026 — Group Stage
June 30, 2026 — Round of 32
July 3, 2026 — Round of 16
July 14, 2026 — Semifinal

Inside Dallas

Districts & Vibes

Downtown/Arts District is the cultural core—museums by day, Meyerson and Wyly performances by night—stitched to Klyde Warren Park’s food trucks and lawn games. Deep Ellum brings murals, venues and casual eats; Bishop Arts answers with boutiques and date-night energy across the river.

Fans can stitch a two-to-three-district day: breakfast in the Dallas Farmers Market area, walk to the Arts District’s museums and park, then rail or rideshare to Deep Ellum for music. Another option pairs Uptown’s McKinney Avenue Trolley ride with dinner in the Design District and a nightcap around Victory Park on event nights.

Global Eats, Local Pours

Dallas’s Food & Drink Hit List

Dallas does gathering spaces well. Downtown’s AT&T Discovery District is a natural fan rally point with an outdoor media wall and a cluster of bars and eateries spilling onto the plaza. A few blocks southeast, the Dallas Farmers Market mixes a daily food hall with weekend producer stalls—handy for quick, local eats between matches.

For neighborhood flavor, work east along Deep Ellum’s live-music strip (breweries, patios, late-night bites), then swing south to Bishop Arts for indie restaurants on walkable blocks. If you want a design-forward scene, the Design District’s warehouses hide showrooms by day and buzzy dining rooms by night.

Iconic Dallas

Must-Sees Between Matches

Start at Dealey Plaza for context, then the Sixth Floor Museum’s exhibits on President Kennedy set the scene. From there, the Dallas Arts District compacts heavyweight culture into a few blocks—the free Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center’s sculpture garden, and the green lid of Klyde Warren Park bridging downtown and Uptown. Cap it with sky-high views at Reunion Tower’s Geo-Deck.

Science and nature fans can dive into hands-on galleries at the Perot Museum, roam the Dallas Arboretum’s lakeside gardens, or spend a cool morning at the Dallas Zoo. Save time for Deep Ellum’s street art and live-music DNA and a stroll through the West End’s historic core; both sit a short hop from downtown.

Discover Dallas Through

Local Experiences & Tours

Hop the free McKinney Avenue “M-Line” Trolley for a heritage streetcar loop between Uptown and the Arts District—an easy, narrated-style ride that doubles as transit. Architecture lovers can book AD EX’s guided Dallas Arts District walking tour for the stories behind Pritzker-prize landmarks.

Prefer self-guided? The City’s Office of Arts & Culture maintains a public art map covering murals and installations across Dallas. For audio-led history, the Sixth Floor Museum offers an official guide that complements a walk through the Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark. Nature break: the Trinity River Audubon Center leads programs in the Great Trinity Forest.

Keep the Party Going

Fan-Friendly Nightlife

Victory Park around American Airlines Center hums on game and concert nights with plazas and bars built for pre/post-event crowds; it’s a straightforward rally zone steps from downtown. In the core, AT&T Discovery District’s giant media wall and open plaza create an easy meet-up for big-screen viewing and late snacks.

If you want music first, Deep Ellum is Dallas’ legacy nightlife district, dense with venues, patios, and murals—lively but walkable. On calmer nights, cruise the Arts District for performance calendars or post up at Klyde Warren Park when it hosts evening programs.