World Cup 2026 / Host cities

Dallas (Arlington)

AT&T Stadium hosts nine matches — the most of any venue — including a semi-final.

Stadium
AT&T Stadium
Capacity
80,000
Matches
9
Timezone
CDT

About AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium opened in 2009 and is the regular home of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL). For the 2026 FIFA World Cup the venue uses natural grass (laid over turf) under a retractable roof, and has been adapted to FIFA's regulation 105m × 68m pitch dimensions. Hosts nine matches — the most of any venue.

Dallas sits in United States at an elevation of 130m, with a metropolitan population of roughly 7.7 million. During June and July 2026 — the World Cup window — average daytime highs in Dallas sit at 35°C with overnight lows around 23°C and 75mm of average monthly rainfall, so kickoff timing has been planned around heat and broadcast windows.

International visitors typically fly into Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW). The city operates on CDT (America/Chicago); convert any UTC kickoff time on this page using the kickoff converter — no signup required.

AT&T Stadium specifications

Capacity (2026 WC config)80,000
Year opened2009
SurfaceNatural grass (laid over turf)
RoofRetractable
Primary tenantDallas Cowboys (NFL)
Matches hosted9 (5 group, 3 knockout)
City elevation130 m
Metro population7.7 million
Nearest int. airportDallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
Time zoneCDT (America/Chicago)
June/July avg high35°C
June/July avg low23°C
June/July avg rainfall75 mm

Notable facts

  • ·Hosts nine matches — the most of any venue
  • ·Hosts a semi-final
  • ·Largest single-span column-free roof in the world

Frequently Asked Questions

How many World Cup 2026 matches are in Dallas?

9 matches at AT&T Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — 5 in the group stage and 3 knockout fixtures.

What is the capacity of AT&T Stadium?

AT&T Stadium has a capacity of 80,000 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It opened in 2009, uses natural grass (laid over turf), and has a retractable roof.

Who is the regular tenant at AT&T Stadium?

Dallas Cowboys (NFL) use AT&T Stadium as their home venue outside of the World Cup window.

What is the weather like in Dallas during the World Cup?

June/July averages in Dallas: daytime high 35°C, overnight low 23°C, with ~75mm of average monthly rainfall. The venue's retractable roof and 130m elevation are both factors in match-day conditions.

What time zone does Dallas use during the World Cup?

Dallas uses CDT (America/Chicago) during the World Cup period. The kickoff converter on this page renders every fixture in your local time.

What is the nearest airport to AT&T Stadium?

Most international visitors fly into Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW).

Does AT&T Stadium host any knockout matches?

Yes — Hosts nine matches — the most of any venue.

Can I get fixtures for Dallas via API?

Yes. Filter the matches endpoint by date, venue, or competition_id to get every fixture at AT&T Stadium, including UTC kickoff time, official capacity, lineups, in-match events, and odds.

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