The 2026 FIFA World Cup is quickly approaching, and the nine matches being held at AT&T Stadium — or rather, Dallas Stadium — aren’t the only thing fans can look forward to.
If you can’t get a ticket to the matches in Arlington, that’s okay. The North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee is hosting a month-long Fan Festival, from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19.
Fans will be able to enjoy live broadcasts of all 104 matches from giant TV screens. The grounds will be open on the 34 game days and closed on the five rest days, when no matches are played. Let’s get into what you can expect.
Dos Equis The Pavilion at Fair Park
The festival will take up Dos Equis Pavilion, plus Lots 9 and 10.
Rendering courtesy of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee
What we know as Dos Equis Pavilion will temporarily be re-branded to The Pavilion at Fair Park. The festival will also take up adjacent Lots 9 and 10, and will be able to hold ~35,000 attendees at one time.
Admission is free and open to everybody. Gates open one hour before the match start time and close one hour after.
Premium tickets will be available for elevated experiences. More information on that later, but first...
Here’s what we know about general admission
Cancel your summer plans — this is where you and your family will want to be.
Rendering courtesy of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee
While we’re still waiting on specifics, here are some guaranteed features to get hype for:
- Family-friendly activities, including a playground, a mini-pitch, and skills contests
- Curated food and drink options, highlighting local cuisine, plus vegetarian, vegan, and kosher options
- A beer garden
- Two main stages, showcasing musical, dance, and cultural performances.
- Several immersive activations from at least nine partners
These lineups — food, shows, and activations — will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
Getting to and from
While officials are still ironing out parking, here is your reminder that the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides rides to and from Fair Park Station (Green Line). Fans wishing to utilize the DART can purchase day passes via the GoPass app.
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