Things to Do During the World Cup in Dallas & Arlington

Bars, fan zones, attractions & more — 10 ideas for match days and rest days in Dallas & Arlington.

Dallas and Arlington are hosting World Cup 2026 matches at AT&T Stadium — one of the biggest venues in the tournament. Whether you're in town for a match or visiting for the fan-zone atmosphere, here are the best things to do during the World Cup in the DFW area.

AT&T Stadium is in Arlington, Texas — about 20 miles west of downtown Dallas. Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth in the DFW Metroplex.

1
Watch matches at the FIFA Fan Festival Dallas
Fan Zone
The official FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas is the biggest free outdoor screening in the DFW area. Giant screens, live music, food trucks, and a party atmosphere for every match — not just the ones at AT&T Stadium.
Browse Dallas fan zones
2
Catch a game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington
Attraction
AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000+) is the World Cup venue for Dallas. The stadium is in Arlington, TX — accessible from Dallas via DART rail to CentrePort/DFW station then shuttle, or by rideshare. Plan to arrive early as Arlington traffic will be heavy on match days.
AT&T Stadium is in Arlington, not Dallas. Budget extra time for the 20-mile trip from downtown Dallas.
3
Bar-hop through Deep Ellum
Sports Bar
Deep Ellum is Dallas's live-music and nightlife district, packed with dive bars, craft breweries, and restaurants. Expect World Cup watch parties at spots like Stirr, Dot's Hop House, and the Truck Yard. Walking distance from downtown.
4
Explore the Dallas Arts District
Attraction
The largest contiguous arts district in the US. Visit the Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Museum of Art (free general admission), and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science — all within walking distance of each other.
5
Eat Tex-Mex on Lower Greenville
Food & Drink
Lower Greenville Avenue is lined with some of Dallas's best Tex-Mex restaurants, taquerias, and cocktail bars. Try Mi Cocina, Loro (Aaron Franklin's BBQ-Asian fusion), or grab tacos at Taqueria La Ventana.
6
Day trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards
Day Trip
Just 30 miles west of Dallas, the Fort Worth Stockyards are a National Historic District with twice-daily cattle drives, honky-tonk bars, world-class BBQ, and a rodeo. Billy Bob's Texas — the world's largest honky-tonk — will be showing matches.
7
Visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Attraction
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. One of the most-visited museums in Texas, located in downtown Dallas.
8
Cool off at White Rock Lake
Outdoors
A 1,015-acre urban park with a 9.3-mile trail loop popular for running, cycling, and kayaking. Great for a morning away from the World Cup buzz, with the Dallas Arboretum on the eastern shore.
9
Watch parties at The Star in Frisco
Sports Bar
The Dallas Cowboys' HQ campus in Frisco features restaurants, bars, and a massive outdoor plaza that hosts watch parties. About 30 minutes north of downtown Dallas via the Dallas North Tollway.
10
Explore Bishop Arts District
Food & Drink
A walkable neighbourhood in Oak Cliff with independent boutiques, coffee shops, galleries, and restaurants. Emporium Pies, Hattie's, and Lucia are local favourites.