AT&T Stadium in Arlington is the biggest venue at World Cup 2026, with 92,100 seats, a retractable roof, and a giant video board that hangs over the middle of the pitch. Known as Jerry World, it is one of the most recognisable stadiums in the world, and it will host group games and knockout ties up to the semi-final.

Dallas is one of the major hubs of the tournament, with nine matches scheduled at AT&T Stadium, more than almost any other venue. The stadium is not in downtown Dallas, but in Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth, and fans need to plan their transport carefully.

The biggest stage

AT&T Stadium opened in 2009 and is the home of the Dallas Cowboys, the most valuable sports team in the world. The stadium has a retractable roof and huge glass walls at each end, and the video board, at 160 feet wide, was the largest in the world when it opened. It is a stadium built for spectacle.

With 92,100 seats, AT&T Stadium is the largest venue at the World Cup, and it will host matches in Groups F, J and L, plus knockout games up to the semi-final. The semi-final at AT&T Stadium will be one of the biggest games of the tournament, with a global audience of hundreds of millions.

The stadium has hosted a Super Bowl, a college football championship game, and some of the biggest concerts in the world. For the World Cup, the pitch will be natural grass, and the atmosphere will be electric, with fans from all over the world filling the stands.

Matches in Dallas

Dallas will host nine matches at AT&T Stadium, including group games and knockout ties up to the semi-final. The group games include teams from Groups F, J and L, which means fans could see some of the biggest teams in the tournament playing in Texas.

The semi-final at AT&T Stadium will be the highlight. The winners of the quarter-finals will meet in Arlington, with a place in the final at stake. Tickets for the semi-final are among the most expensive in the tournament, and demand is enormous.

For fans attending group games, the atmosphere will still be superb. The stadium is designed for big events, with excellent sightlines from every seat, huge concourses, and food and drink options that reflect the best of Texas cuisine.

Beating the Texas heat

Dallas in June and July is hot. Temperatures regularly reach 35 to 40 degrees Celsius, and the humidity can be high. The good news is that AT&T Stadium has a retractable roof and air conditioning, so the temperature inside the stadium will be comfortable, whatever the weather outside.

Outside the stadium, though, the heat is real. Fans should drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen and a hat, and avoid spending too long in the sun before the game. The fan festival and the area around the stadium will have shade and water stations, but it is still important to stay hydrated.

The best time to explore Dallas is in the morning or the evening, when the temperature is lower. The city has excellent museums, restaurants and nightlife, and the areas around downtown Dallas and Fort Worth are worth visiting. Plan your sightseeing for the cooler hours, and spend the hottest part of the day indoors.

Getting there and staying

AT&T Stadium is in Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth, about 30 minutes from downtown Dallas by car. The best way to get there is the Trinity Railway Express, which connects Dallas and Fort Worth, with shuttle buses to the stadium on match days. Public transport is limited, so many fans will use rideshares, which can cost $25 to $60 round trip.

For accommodation, the best areas are downtown Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington itself. Hotels near the stadium are convenient but expensive on match nights, while hotels in downtown Dallas offer better value and more to do in the evenings. Book early, because hotels in Dallas will sell out for the semi-final.

Dallas is one of the cheapest host cities in the United States, with a daily budget of around $100 to $150 per person. Food is affordable, transport is cheap, and the city has a lot to offer. It is one of the best-value destinations at the whole World Cup.