Where to stay for the World Cup in Dallas (Arlington)
Dallas hosts a major share of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at AT&T Stadium, the retractable-roof colossus that's actually in Arlington, midway between downtown Dallas and Fort Worth. The quirk that shapes every Dallas World Cup travel plan: Arlington is the largest US city with no mass-transit rail, so no train reaches the stadium perimeter. That means your choice is staying close in Arlington's Entertainment District and walking, or basing yourself in Dallas or Fort Worth and combining the Trinity Railway Express with a shuttle or rideshare. Below we break down where to stay near AT&T Stadium, how to actually get there, and when to book. We track ticket prices, we don't sell tickets.
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Where to stay near AT&T Stadium
The closest and most convenient base. Hotels within about 2 miles of AT&T Stadium are walkable in 15-25 minutes on match day, and the Loews Arlington sits right on the stadium campus. Surrounded by Globe Life Field, Six Flags, and a Red Trolley loop that many hotels tap into.
Best for a real city experience: dining, nightlife, museums, and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Hotels like the Omni, the Statler, and the Adolphus put you near a TRE station, though the rail-plus-shuttle trip to Arlington can run close to an hour each way on match day.
A walkable, lower-key alternative on the west side of the metro, with Sundance Square charm. Fort Worth Central station feeds the TRE toward Arlington, so it works well if you want character over convenience and don't mind the commute.
A business-and-leisure hub about 20 minutes from the stadium with deep hotel inventory and the easiest DFW airport access. A practical middle-ground choice if you're flying in and renting a car or rideshare-ing to matches.
Getting to AT&T Stadium
On match days, ticket holders can ride the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, then catch a complimentary charter bus to a hub just north of the stadium with about a 10-minute walk to the gates; overflow charter buses also run from Victory and Fort Worth Central stations. Alternatively, rideshare from CentrePort is a short 6-8 mile hop (roughly $15-25 pre-surge, 15-25 minutes). If you're staying in Arlington's Entertainment District, many hotels connect to the Red Trolley loop, or you can simply walk. Expect heavy road closures and controlled traffic near kickoff and full-time.
Airports
DFW International is the closest major airport at about 11 miles from AT&T Stadium (20-25 minute drive) and connects to the TRE at CentrePort. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a bit farther, around 16-20 miles (~30 minutes), and handy if you find better fares there.
When to book
Arlington's Entertainment District hotels are limited and will fill fastest, so if you want to walk to AT&T Stadium, book those rooms the moment your match is confirmed. Downtown Dallas and Fort Worth offer far more inventory and act as overflow, but rates still jump on match dates; flights into DFW and Love Field climb in the final weeks, so secure airfare early and consider midweek arrivals to dodge the peaks.
World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium
FAQ
Not directly. Arlington has no rail, so the closest you can get by train is the Trinity Railway Express to CentrePort station, then a complimentary match-day charter bus (10-minute walk to the gates) or a short rideshare.
Stay in Arlington's Entertainment District if you value walking to the stadium and minimal hassle. Stay in downtown Dallas or Fort Worth if you want restaurants, nightlife, and museums and don't mind a TRE-plus-shuttle commute of roughly an hour each way.
DFW International, about 11 miles away (20-25 minutes by car) and connected to the TRE at CentrePort station. Dallas Love Field is the other option at roughly 16-20 miles.
Official lot parking is premium-priced and sells out on match days, and roads close near the stadium around kickoff. Most visitors do better with the TRE-plus-shuttle combo or a rideshare from CentrePort than driving in.