World Cup 2026 Dallas: DFW to AT&T Stadium Transfers

Dallas is a heavyweight of FIFA World Cup 2026, hosting nine matches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington — the most of any US venue, and including a semifinal. The famous domed stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, which shapes how you should plan your airport transfer.

DFW or Love Field?

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has two airports:

• Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) — the major international gateway, roughly 30 km from AT&T Stadium and conveniently positioned between the two cities.
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) — smaller and closer to downtown Dallas, about 35 km from the stadium, served mainly by domestic carriers.

For most international fans, DFW is the practical choice. Confirm with our closest airport to Dallas tool.

Getting to Arlington

Arlington famously has no major public transit rail line to the stadium, which makes ground transport planning essential. Rideshare and pre-booked transfers are the realistic options. Avoid the post-match surge by locking in a fixed price — see an indicative fare with our DFW to Dallas transfer estimator.

The Texas heat factor

Dallas in summer is genuinely hot, regularly topping 35°C, with the dry Texas heat building through the afternoon. The relief: AT&T Stadium has a retractable roof and air conditioning, so matches here will be among the most comfortable of the tournament regardless of what the thermometer reads outside. Your airport transfer and the walk to and from any parking, however, are still worth keeping cool and pre-arranged — the gap between an air-conditioned car and an air-conditioned stadium is where the heat catches people out.

Planning a multi-city trip

Dallas is central, which makes it a good hub for hopping between host cities. Estimate your connections with our flight time tool as you map out the group stage. Its geographic position roughly in the middle of the country keeps internal flight times shorter than a coast-to-coast base would, which is part of why so many traveling fans choose it as a home base for the tournament.

Where to stay for AT&T Stadium

Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, and there is good hotel inventory right around the stadium and entertainment district — including options within walking distance of the venue, which is a rarity in the US. Staying in Arlington itself minimises your match-day transfer but puts you further from the nightlife and dining of either city center. Downtown Dallas and the Fort Worth Stockyards both offer more to do off the pitch, at the cost of a longer stadium run. For fans attending several matches here, basing in Arlington and taking transfers into the cities on rest days is an efficient setup.

Making the most of nine matches

With more fixtures than any other US venue, Dallas is a natural place to settle in for an extended stay rather than passing through. A single base cuts down on the repeated airport transfers and hotel check-ins that erode a multi-city budget. If you can secure tickets to several of the nine matches, the economics of staying put — one hotel, predictable transfers, no internal flights — become compelling compared with chasing fixtures across the country.

FAQ

How many World Cup matches does Dallas host?

AT&T Stadium in Arlington hosts nine matches — more than any other US venue — including a semifinal of FIFA World Cup 2026.

How far is AT&T Stadium from DFW airport?

AT&T Stadium in Arlington is roughly 30 km from Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) and about 35 km from Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Is there public transport to AT&T Stadium?

Arlington has no major rail transit line to the stadium, so rideshare or a pre-booked transfer is the practical way to get there on match day.