The FIFA World Cup 2026 is almost here!
This June, Dallas is set to host one of the largest FIFA Fan Festivals in the entire country. Over 34 days, the Dallas FIFA Fan Festival will feature a walkable soccer village at Fair Park where fans can watch matches, play games, and revel in futbol fandom.
Continue below for everything you need to know about the Dallas Fan Festival!
What to expect at the Dallas FIFA festival?
With an expected draw of 35,000 fans per day, the FIFA Fan Festival will tap into a stadium atmosphere with an electric atmosphere of futbol festivities. Here, organizers are turning Fair Park into a walkable soccer village complete with massive main stage screens, mini pitches, brand activations, and vast food court areas across Lots 9 and 10.
Throughout the festival grounds, the event will feature a partnership pathway. Populated by festival sponsors, the area will feature a variety of cultural showcases, interactive games, giveaways, and more.
At the mini-pitch and skills zone, fans can participate in pickup games, skills contests, and children’s games – all in sight of the viewing screens.
“We are excited to welcome the world to Dallas this summer for FIFA World Cup 2026,” said Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson.
“FIFA Fan Festival Dallas at Fair Park will give millions of fans the opportunity to celebrate the fanfare in a crown jewel of our city. With more matches than any other host, Dallas will deliver the safest and most fun World Cup experience yet. And as people from across the globe get a taste of true Texas hospitality, they will see Dallas as a premier travel destination on the world stage.”
When/where is the Dallas FIFA Fan Festival?
The FIFA festival in Dallas will take place at The Pavilion amphitheater at Fair Park on all 34 match days between June 11, 2026 – July, 19, 2026. The festival will be closed on tournament rest days: July 8, 12, 13, 16, 17. The festival opens each day an hour before the first match of the day.
How to attend the FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas?
General admission to the Dallas FIFA Fan Festival is completely free. However, visitors must first register online here for a free digital daily ticket. Entrance is first-come, first-served.
For a more elevated experience, the festival also offers premium tiers:
- GA+: priced at $50 per day, GA+ offers ticketholders accelerated entry lanes, main-stage viewing, pavilion seating, and access to exclusive Starplex Lounge.
- Legend ticket: priced at $250 per day, includes GA+ perks as well as access to shaded box seating with waiter service, access to Lawn Deck, and Pegasus and Pavilion Lounges access.
