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- Daily operating hours and gate-open times across the tournament window are set by the host committee and may shift — confirm close to your visit.
- Programming around the LED screens (stage performers, food vendor lineup, merchandise) has not been published in full.
- Heat-aware operating rules and any extended-hours days have not been published.
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Fan Fest · Dallas
Fair Park: a walk-in, full-tournament fan festival in Dallas.
Fan festival facts
Quick answer
The Dallas FIFA Fan Festival runs at Fair Park from June 11 through July 19, 2026 — the full tournament window. Entry is free and walk-in: no ticket, no advance reservation. The nearest transit is DART Green Line to Fair Park Station. The site is set up for full-day public viewing and is family-friendly.
Where it is and when it runs
Fair Park is the official Dallas FIFA Fan Festival venue. It opens June 11, 2026 (opening match day) and runs through July 19, 2026 (final day), covering the full tournament. Daily operating hours are set by the city and host committee — expect the site to open before the first match of the day and close after the last.
How to get in
Walk-in entry. No ticket, no advance reservation, no entry fee. The site is open to the public. Plan around standard event-site security screening at gates. Bring water in summer heat; the Dallas summer is hot and Fair Park does not have universal indoor shade across its grounds.
Getting there on DART
DART Green Line stops at Fair Park Station, which is the doorstep of the site. From downtown Dallas the trip is roughly 10 - 15 minutes on the train. From Uptown or Deep Ellum allow a bit more depending on the transfer. DART is the simplest matchday option because traffic around Fair Park gets heavy when major events are running.
Watching Day 4 - Day 7 matches in Dallas
Dallas hosts confirmed matches at AT&T Stadium during the first week: Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday, June 14 at 4:00 PM ET, and England vs Croatia on Wednesday, June 17 at 4:00 PM ET (3:00 PM CT). Both matches will draw bar and venue crowds across Deep Ellum and Uptown; Fair Park remains the structured free public-viewing site through the whole tournament.
FAQ
Dallas Fan Fest: FAQs
Is the Dallas FIFA Fan Festival free?
Yes. Fair Park is free, walk-in entry — no ticket and no advance reservation needed.
When is it open?
June 11 - July 19, 2026 — the full tournament window. Daily hours are set by the city; expect to find the site open before the first match of the day and closed after the last.
How do I get there on transit?
Take DART Green Line to Fair Park Station. From downtown Dallas the train is about 10 - 15 minutes.
Will every match be shown?
The fan festival broadcasts the tournament publicly through its operating window. Specific daily schedules and which screens carry which match are set on site — check posted programming at the gate.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes. Fair Park is geared for families and full-day public viewing; the walk-in entry model lets you come and go without committing to a ticket.
What about Dallas matches at AT&T Stadium first week?
Dallas hosts Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday, June 14 at 4:00 PM ET and England vs Croatia on Wednesday, June 17 at 4:00 PM ET (3:00 PM CT) at AT&T Stadium. Fair Park stays open across those matches and is the structured free public-viewing alternative if you do not have a stadium ticket.