Where to stay in Dallas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Dallas is about to become the center of the football world. With nine FIFA World Cup matches taking place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, including a semifinal, North Texas will host more games than any other city during the tournament. If you're planning the trip, where you stay will completely shape the experience. Whether you want to walk to the stadium, spend your evenings in the middle of Dallas nightlife, or balance both, this is the guide to knowing where to book and why.
THE BASICS
All nine matches are being played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, officially referred to as "Dallas Stadium" by FIFA during the tournament. The venue sits roughly between Dallas and Fort Worth and about 20 minutes from DFW International Airport. With a capacity of nearly 94,000 for soccer, this will be one of the defining venues of the entire World Cup, especially once the semifinal arrives on July 14.
And one thing is already very clear: hotels are going fast. Properties near the stadium have largely sold through their World Cup allocations, and prices around the semifinal have already climbed into four-figure territory. If this trip is even remotely on your radar, booking sooner rather than later matters.
FULL MATCH SCHEDULE
Date | Match | Time (CT) | Stage |
June 14 | Netherlands vs. Japan | 3:00 PM | Group Stage |
June 17 | England vs. Croatia | 3:00 PM | Group Stage |
June 22 | Argentina vs. Austria | 12:00 PM | Group Stage |
June 25 | TBD vs. Japan | 6:00 PM | Group Stage |
June 27 | Jordan vs. Argentina | 9:00 PM | Group Stage |
June 30 | Group E 2nd vs. Group I 2nd | 12:00 PM | Round of 32 |
July 3 | Group D 2nd vs. Group G 2nd | 2:00 PM | Round of 32 |
July 6 | TBD vs. TBD | 3:00 PM | Round of 16 |
July 14 | TBD vs. TBD | 3:00 PM | Semifinal |
TWO WAYS TO APPROACH THIS
Before you even look at hotels, decide what kind of World Cup trip you want.
If the matches are the entire reason for the trip, Arlington is the obvious choice. Staying in the Entertainment District means walking to the stadium, being steps from Texas Live!, and avoiding the stress of post-match transportation. It is easily the most convenient setup, especially for later kickoffs when rideshare demand surges after matches. The trade-off is that Arlington is far more limited when it comes to walkable neighborhoods and rail access around the wider city.
The second option is using the tournament as an excuse to properly experience Dallas itself. Staying downtown, in Uptown, or around the Arts District gives you restaurants, bars, museums, rooftop pools, and direct access to DART rail lines. You can spend afternoons at the FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park, explore neighborhoods like Deep Ellum, and still reach the stadium via the official FIFA Bus Bridge shuttle system on match days. It adds travel time, but also gives you a much fuller version of the city between games.
And honestly, for many visitors, that balance will probably end up being the sweet spot.
ARLINGTON: HOTELS NEAR AT&T STADIUM
1600 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington TX 76011; 0.4 miles from AT&T Stadium, about a 7-minute walk
If your goal is to be fully immersed in the World Cup atmosphere, this is the address. Live! by Loews sits directly beside Texas Live! and the Entertainment District, making it one of the most desirable hotels in the region during the tournament. Floor-to-ceiling windows, an infinity pool overlooking the stadium district, multiple dining venues, and genuinely unbeatable access make it feel purpose-built for an event like this. After matches, the atmosphere around the property will likely feel like an extension of the stadium itself.
Best for: Fans who want to stay in the middle of the action and walk everywhere.
910 N Collins St, Arlington TX 76011; 0.3 miles from AT&T Stadium, about a 5-minute walk
Loews Arlington feels more like a full resort than a traditional stadium hotel. With nearly 900 rooms, multiple pools, a sandy beach-style pool area, spa facilities, and large suites, it works particularly well for families or groups making a longer stay out of the tournament. The location still keeps you within walking distance of the matches, but the property itself gives you enough to enjoy during downtime between games.
Best for: Families and groups who want a resort-style experience alongside the football.
About 1 mile from AT&T Stadium, roughly a 23-minute walk
The Sheraton gives you proximity without quite reaching the pricing levels of the Loews properties. The atmosphere is quieter, more traditional, and often appeals to couples or business travelers who still want easy stadium access without fully leaning into the resort scene. Availability has already become limited around key match dates, so if rooms appear at a reasonable rate, it is worth considering quickly.
Best for: Travelers who want comfort and location without the larger resort feel.
Arlington Entertainment District, near AT&T Stadium
Drury tends to overdeliver for the price point, and that is especially valuable during a tournament where hotel costs will already be elevated. Complimentary breakfast, evening food and drinks, clean modern rooms, and an excellent location make this one of the smarter value plays in Arlington. It may not have the luxury positioning of the nearby resorts, but it gets almost everything else right.
Best for: Fans focused on value who still want to stay close to the stadium.
DOWNTOWN DALLAS, ARTS DISTRICT & UPTOWN
Located in the Dallas Arts District; DART accessible for match-day bus
HALL Arts is one of the most refined boutique luxury hotels in Dallas and feels deeply connected to the city in a way many larger chains simply do not. The hotel is centered around an impressive art collection, the rooms feel polished without trying too hard, and the location places you directly beside the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Klyde Warren Park. Between matches, this is the kind of hotel that actually encourages you to explore the city around it.
Best for: Travelers who want a luxury stay that feels distinctly Dallas.
205 North Akard Street, Dallas TX 75201; Located inside The National in downtown Dallas
The Thompson Dallas continues to be one of the city's standout luxury hotels. Set inside the beautifully restored National building, the property blends midcentury architecture with a more contemporary energy. The rooftop pool views are some of the best downtown, the spa facilities are genuinely impressive, and the dining scene inside the building makes it easy to spend an entire evening without leaving the property. It feels elevated without becoming overly formal.
Best for: Visitors who want luxury, design, and a true downtown Dallas base.
1445 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas TX 75207; Located in the Dallas Design District
Virgin Hotels Dallas has a completely different energy from the traditional luxury hotel experience. It is lively, social, design-forward, and surrounded by galleries, restaurants, and creative spaces in the Design District. The rooms are particularly practical for longer stays thanks to the separate dressing areas and thoughtful layouts, while the rooftop Pool Club remains one of the city's better social scenes. If you want Dallas to feel modern, creative, and slightly less corporate, this is the direction to go.
Best for: Travelers looking for nightlife, design, and a more social atmosphere.
Located in Uptown Dallas; DART accessible for match-day transport
Hotel ZaZa has always leaned into personality, and that is exactly why people love it. Bold interiors, dramatic suites, a strong pool scene, and a location surrounded by restaurants and bars make it one of the more memorable stays in the city. It feels less polished in a corporate sense and far more experience-driven, which works particularly well during an event as energetic as the World Cup.
Best for: Couples and travelers who want the hotel itself to feel like part of the trip.
Located in downtown Dallas near DART stations
Originally opened in 1956, The Statler brings a real sense of history to downtown Dallas. The property has hosted everyone from Elvis Presley to The Jackson 5, and today balances that legacy with modern rooftop bars, updated rooms, and easy access to transit around the city. If you enjoy hotels with stories and personality rather than purely polished luxury, this is one of the more interesting options in Dallas.
Best for: History lovers and travelers who appreciate character over trendiness.
Located in Victory Park, near American Airlines Center; Direct DART access
Victory Park is one of the more connected areas of Dallas when it comes to public transportation, which becomes a real advantage during the World Cup. The W Dallas gives you a stylish urban hotel with strong transit access, good nightlife nearby, and generally more manageable pricing than the hotels surrounding the stadium itself. It may not feel as destination-focused as some other luxury properties, but for convenience and energy, it works extremely well.
Best for: Travelers prioritizing transit access and downtown energy.
GETTING TO THE STADIUM
If you're staying in Arlington, most hotels are walkable to the stadium, ranging from about 7 to 23 minutes depending on the property.
From downtown Dallas or Uptown, FIFA plans to operate Bus Bridge shuttles directly to the stadium on match days, with travel times expected to run roughly 45 to 60 minutes each way.
DFW Airport remains incredibly convenient for both setups. Arlington hotels are generally about 20 minutes away by car, while downtown Dallas properties average closer to 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.
One date worth planning around carefully is July 14, when the semifinal arrives. Hotel demand that night is expected to be unlike anything North Texas has experienced before. If Arlington prices feel unrealistic by then, downtown Dallas will likely offer the best balance between availability and experience.
THE SHORT VERSION
Want to walk to the stadium? Book Live! by Loews or Loews Arlington if you can find availability.
Want to combine the World Cup with experiencing Dallas properly? HALL Arts, Thompson Dallas, Virgin Hotels Dallas, and Hotel ZaZa all bring very different personalities depending on the style of trip you want.
And if there is one consistent theme across all of this, it is simple: book sooner than later. Dallas is about to become one of the busiest cities on the planet for the summer of 2026, and the best rooms are disappearing quickly.
