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In anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas, officials at TOCA Social soccer-themed entertainment venue have partnered with MLS to revive hopes for its Dallas opening.
It seems like its been ages since we first heard the news about TOCA opening in Dallas. For the past few years we’ve been waiting eagerly for any news of the soccer entertainment venue opening date, only to be met with crickets.
However, it appears that it’s officially happening. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the MLS has partnered with TOCA Social to opens its first US venue at The Colony in Grandscape.
The soccer-based social and dining entertainment experience, which is the first of its kind in the US, is bringing a three-pronged attack of gourmet food, themed cocktails, and shooting footballs.
The perfect hat trick if we do say.
The facility is expected to open summer 2025 with multiple bars, world class dining, and soccer pods for games that can house up to 12 participants all spread out over a state-of-the-art venue.
Worry not, if you’re planning a date you need not ditch your smart shoes or high heels. Turning up you’ll be offered a fresh pair of soccer cleats and sports socks like you would do at a bowling alley.
“We are thrilled to open our first American TOCA Social in Dallas,” said Yoshi Maruyama, CEO of TOCA in a press release.
“Dallas is an amazing market with a deep passion for soccer and entertainment. As a host of the World Cup and building on TOCA’s existing presence and partnership with FC Dallas, it is the perfect location to showcase TOCA Social. Our goal is to create unforgettable experiences that blend soccer, technology, and social entertainment.”
Dubbed “the world’s first interactive and socially competitive soccer entertainment experience” TOCA Social has a selection of four games with a range of levels for each game. Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced options mean both seasoned soccer players and those who have never kicked a ball before can enjoy the experience in equal measure.
The “Striker” game puts your accuracy to the test with moving targets across an enormous screen scoring you points when you hit them.
“Atom Splitter” takes it up a notch with atomic targets exploding when you hit them and splitting off into smaller and smaller targets that score you more and more points the more minute they become.
The “Eliminator ” game, meanwhile, is designed to be played 1 vs 1 or in teams. Players must eliminate their opponents by knocking down the opposition’s defense while hitting their own targets to build and repair their own defense.
The “TOCA challenge” is for the more confident competitors who fancy themselves the next Christian Pulisic. With only one ball per round contestants must make their way through 15 levels hitting targets that get harder and faster at each level all the time avoiding danger zones that result in immediate elimination.
In between games, players can enjoy drinks and food inspired by “some of the best food cities in the world” led by Michelin-trained chef and food and beverage creative director, Ross Clarke.
There will also be a number of foosball tables situated around the venue if you’re having no luck at the real thing as well as the game ‘Crokinhole’ (pictured below), arcade machines, and photobooths.
TOCA Social will cater for events of all sizes, abilities, and tastes from retirement parties and corporate events to birthday parties and festive extravaganzas of all kinds.
TOCA Social opens at The Colony in Grandscape summer 2025.
More information can be found at www.toca.social.
[Featured image courtesy of TOCA Social]