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Dallas

USA

80,000

Stadium Capacity

DFW

Main Airport

93°F

June Avg High

Match Types Hosted

AT&T Stadium

Capacity

80,000

Surface

Artificial Turf

Opened

2009

Also Home To

NDallas Cowboys

Address: 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011

Match Types Hosted

Group StageRound of 32Round of 16Quarter-Final

Getting There

Main Airport

DFW

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

15 miles (25 min) to stadium

Public Transit

Light RailRideshare

Transit Tips

No direct rail to stadium (it's in Arlington). Rideshare or driving required. TEXRail connects DFW Airport to Fort Worth.

Weather & What to Pack

93°F

June High

73°F

June Low

97°F

July High

77°F

July Low

Very hot summers. Stadium is fully enclosed with AC. Outdoor tailgating can be intense.

Where to Stay

Arlington

Stadium location with entertainment district

Downtown Dallas

$$$

Urban core, upscale dining

Deep Ellum

Music venue and bar district

Fort Worth

Western culture, Stockyards

Local Soccer Culture

MLS Team

FC Dallas

Supporter Groups

Dallas Beer GuardiansEl MatadorInferno

Insider Tips

1
AT&T Stadium is in ARLINGTON, not Dallas. It's between Dallas and Fort Worth. No public transit there.
2
Jerry World has the largest video screen in any stadium. It's insane. Photos don't do it justice.
3
Dallas and Fort Worth are different cities with different vibes. Don't call Fort Worth "Dallas."
4
Deep Ellum is the move for nightlife - live music, bars, arts district.
5
The BBQ debate is real: Dallas, Houston, and Austin all claim superiority. Dallas has Terry Black's.
6
Texas summer = 95-100°F. Stadium has AC. Stay inside when possible.

Bars & Restaurants

Trinity Hall

Pub • Lower Greenville

Irish pub shipped from Ireland. Great match atmosphere.

Insider Tip: Dallas Irish community HQ. Full Irish breakfast on weekends.

The Londoner

Pub • Multiple

British pub mini-chain, good for Premier League

Insider Tip: Addison location has the most TVs. Gets packed for big matches.

Henderson Tap House

Sports Bar • Knox-Henderson

Craft beer and big screens

Insider Tip: More chill than downtown bars. Great patio.

Terry Black's BBQ

Restaurant • Deep Ellum

Austin-style BBQ brought to Dallas. Legendary.

Insider Tip: Line looks long but moves fast. Brisket and beef ribs are the move.

Pecan Lodge

Restaurant • Deep Ellum

Started as a farmers market stall, now an institution

Insider Tip: The Hot Mess is brisket and pulled pork with mac and cheese. Get it.

Mi Cocina

Cantina • Multiple

$$$

Dallas Tex-Mex institution. Mambo Taxi margaritas.

Insider Tip: The Mambo Taxi is the frozen margarita that will ruin other margs for you.

Torchy's Tacos

Taqueria • Multiple

Austin-based taco chain. The Trailer Park taco is famous.

Insider Tip: Order the Trailer Park "trashy" (add queso). Trust us.

Pre-Game Spots

Arlington Entertainment District

Walking distance

Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium are next to each other. Bars between them.

Texas Live!

5 min walk

Entertainment complex in Arlington with bars, restaurants, huge screens.

Deep Ellum

20 miles

Dallas' arts/bar district. Uber to Arlington for the game.

Must-Try Local Food

Texas BBQ Brisket

Low and slow smoked beef. This is religion in Texas.

Where to get it: Terry Black's, Pecan Lodge, Cattleack BBQ (weekends only)

Tex-Mex Queso

Cheese dip with chili. Every restaurant has their version.

Where to get it: Mi Cocina, Meso Maya, any Tex-Mex spot

Chicken Fried Steak

Breaded and fried beef cutlet smothered in cream gravy. Texas comfort food.

Where to get it: AllGood Cafe, Norma's Cafe, Ellen's

Burnt Ends

The crispy, flavorful end pieces of brisket. BBQ candy.

Where to get it: Pecan Lodge, Slow Bone, Lockhart Smokehouse

Fan FAQs

How do I get to AT&T Stadium?

No public transit. You MUST drive or Uber. Parking is $50+. Uber surge pricing will be crazy. Consider splitting a ride.

Dallas or Fort Worth - where should I stay?

Dallas for more to do, Fort Worth for cowboy culture and Stockyards. Arlington is in between but boring. Deep Ellum (Dallas) for nightlife.

Is the stadium impressive?

Yes. Jerry Jones spent $1.3 billion. The video board is larger than most movie screens. It's an experience.

How hot is it?

Very. 95-100°F in June/July. Stadium has AC. Tailgating is sweaty. Hydrate.

Budget Tips

Stay near DART rail in Dallas - no use near stadium (no transit) but good for exploring
BBQ is reasonably priced and VERY filling. One meal feeds you for a day.
Skip downtown Dallas hotels - overpriced. Deep Ellum or Oak Lawn better value.
Fort Worth Stockyards is free to walk around. Authentic Western vibes.
Uber pool/share from Dallas to Arlington can cut costs significantly

Hidden Gems

Fort Worth Stockyards - actual cattle drives down the street daily. Free to watch.
Bishop Arts District - walkable Dallas neighborhood with local shops and food
Klyde Warren Park - downtown deck park with food trucks and events
The Perot Museum - science museum that's actually cool for adults

Local Lingo

“The Metroplex”

Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area

“Big D”

Dallas nickname

“Cowtown”

Fort Worth nickname

“Y'all”

You all. Use it. It's efficient.

Local Voices

Insider tips from the fans who know Dallas best

El Matador DFW

@elmatadordfw

Instagram11K followers

FC Dallas Hispanic Supporters

“Toyota Stadium in Frisco has great MLS atmosphere, but AT&T Stadium is next level. Get to the Texas Live! entertainment district in Arlington 4 hours before kickoff - it's basically a festival.”

OG SupporterLatino/aMatch Day Vibes

Ryan Hollins

@ryanhollins

Twitter180K followers

Former NBA Player & Soccer Fan

“Jerry World is unlike any venue on earth. That video screen will make you forget you're watching soccer for a second. Sit in the 200 level for the best balance of view and proximity.”

ProfessionalFamily

Monica Gonzalez

@monica_dfwfutbol

TikTok42K followers

DFW Soccer Mom Creator

“Oak Cliff is the heart of Mexican Dallas. Jefferson Boulevard during a Mexico match is absolute chaos in the best way. Find a spot with outdoor seating and prepare for the horns and flags.”

Women in SoccerLatino/aFamily

Deep Ellum Derek

@deepellum_derek

YouTube28K followers

Dallas Nightlife & Soccer Vlogger

“Deep Ellum transforms after matches. Take the shuttle back to Dallas from Arlington and hit Dots, Truth & Alibi, or Twilite Lounge. Soccer fans take over the whole district.”

Young FanMatch Day VibesTravel