Each of the 16 host cities has its own unique design. | Photo via FIFA/Artwork by Matt Cliff
Dallas’ official poster as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been unveiled in all of its red-and-blue glory. Nine matches of the FIFA World Cup — including one semi-final round — will be held at AT&T Stadium between June 11 and July 19 of next year.
The poster, designed by Benbrook-native artist Matt Cliff, will be used to advertise and represent DFW’s part in hosting the World Cup internationally. This is also the first time FIFA has chosen to use local artists from each city to create the posters.
Cliff’s host city poster features the Dallas city skyline, a cowboy soccer player, and a dusting of blue and white stars. Cliff’s other work has been featured on everything from T-shirts, hoodies, album covers, patches, business cards, and skateboards. He’s also worked with the Dallas Cowboys, Raising Cane’s, Texas Rangers + celebrity clients like Leon Bridges, Post Malone, and The Killers.
The rest of the 2026 FIFA World Cup host city posters have already been released. You can see the artworks on FIFA’s website. Posters for all cities will be available for purchase starting Saturday, April 19.
Events
Events
Friday, April 18
Bardo | 6 p.m. | Tulips Fort Worth | $20+ | Show starts at 7 p.m. for the lead songwriter and vocalist for the group Chicano Batman.
Beyond the Stars | 7-11 p.m. | Ridglea Room | $15 | Your 1980s attire is encouraged at this ultimate throwback prom featuring trivia questions and live music from REANIMATE1988.
Texas Rangers | Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20 | Times vary | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $71+ | The 2023 World Series champions tee up against the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend.
Saturday, April 19
NCAA Womens Gymnastics Championship Finals | 3 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $37+ | Don’t miss every flip, twist, and tumble as finalists from Oklahoma, Florida, Missouri, and Alabama compete for the championship title.
Tyler Halverson | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | Listen to the “Bear Garden Baby” singer and while you’re there, check out the Honky Tonk Kitchen and Billy Bob’s gift store.
Who needs eggs when you can dye marshmallows? Jet-Puffed is selling $2 dye kits — which include a 24-oz bag of extra large marshmallows — for a creative and more cost-effective take on the egg-dyeing tradition. Pair that with the annual Easter Egg Hop at the Stockyards, and you won’t even miss ‘em. (CNN)
Holiday
Lowes, Target, and TJ Maxx. Those are three major retailers that will be closed this Sunday for Easter. Plan your weekend shopping accordingly, and if your schedule isn’t full on Sunday, Cowtown’s hiking trails won’t be taking the day off. (USA TODAY)
Community
Sunday, April 20 begins Taurus season — an earth sign associated with persistence and stubbornness. If this is your sign, find out which Panther City neighborhood is your perfect match. Don’t worry, we’ve also found a companion for every other zodiac sign, too.
Learn
The first-ever identified footprints of the ankylosaurid ankylosaur — a dino that lived ~100 million years ago — were recently confirmed and reported, revealing that two different types of ankylosauruses coexisted.Learn more about dinosaurs locally at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. (Discover Magazine)
Older Adults
Texas ranked No. 17 on Seniorly’s 2025 list of the best states for older workers, which looked at factors like age-related discrimination, income, and remote work. We’ll be here with our guide to activities for retired locals when you’re ready to hang up your hat.
Sports
Mascots are having a moment. According to a Digiday report, more and more companies are using mascots to stand out. That’s not news to us — Molly the Cow always has a place in our hearts. (Digiday)
Trending
Fill ‘er up? This Saturday, fill up your gas tank for free between 8:30 and 11 a.m. during the Easter Weekend Giveaway at Exxon Mobile on Cooper Street in Arlington. WFAA reporter Scoop Jefferson shares the details. Get there early — it’s first come, first serve.
Listen
Earlier this week, Dallas Maverick Klay Thompson scored 23 points against the Sacramento Kings. Tonight, the team tips off against the Memphis Grizzlies for a chance to make the eighth seed in the playoffs. Get the scoop every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with LockedOn’s daily podcasts.
Make your business’s upcoming event or news the talk of the town. Through FTWtoday’s self-service ad portal, you can purchase an ad in as little as five minutes. Bonus: We now offer bundles so you can get in front of more eyes for less.
City Guide
City Guide
Trust us — you want a ‘pizza’ this
Fort Worth has pizza in all shapes, sizes, and styles. | Photo by @sexyandspicyy
Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. Fort Worth’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 20+ places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
PieTap Pizza Workshop + Bar, Magnolia
Head over for nightly specials, 35 beers and specialty wines on tap, and cheese bubbling out of the wood-fired oven.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Clearfork
Bringing the Big Apple to Cowtown — the thin crust pie has a crispy crust from the coal wood-fired oven.
Olivella’s Pizza and Wine, Camp Bowie
“Straight out of Naples” the restaurant serves both Neapolitan and Roman-style pizzas and an assortment of wines.
Joe’s Pizza Pasta & Subs, Hulen
Grab a slice of deep dish Sicilian cheese pizza and a hot or cold sub.
The CrossOver Bra by Honeylove feels as good as it looks. It’s beautifully made + engineered for real life wear (read: sculpting support without digging in or discomfort).
This week, PBR hosted its annual Charity Mascot Mechanical Bull Riding competition, in which a star-studded cast of North Texas mascots tested their bare-back bull-riding skills. Dallas Stars’ Victor E. Green took home the grand prize of a PBR trophy belt buckle + $1,000 to be donated to the Dallas Stars Foundation. Mark your calendars because in just a few weeks, the 2025 PBR World Finals kick off on Thursday, May 8.
The famous furry green Stars mascot holds the grand prize in front of Reunion Tower in Dallas.
Photo courtesy of Andre Silva
Answered
Answered
Does pineapple belong on pizza?
The topping wars are over, and the results are in. Earlier this week, we asked you to give us your pizza-pinions.
61.4% of you believe pineapple does belong on pizza.
56.8% of readers prefer thin crust to thick crust.
29.5% of readers say it doesn’t matter.
And finally, readers’ top three favorite toppings are cheese (77.3%), pepperoni (59.1%), and mushrooms (56.8%).
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