Fans attending games at AT&T Stadium are used to paying a premium to park close to the action — and that trend is expected to continue when the FIFA World Cup comes to Arlington.
For the tournament, the venue will be referred to as Dallas Stadium, and early parking prices suggest soccer fans could be paying hundreds of dollars, depending on the match and location.
Transportation officials say planning is already underway to manage traffic flow and parking access.
“You’ll see reserve parking. You’ll have a parking permit to maximize what roads you should take to get to your parking. We’re balancing the flows that day,” said Michael Morris.
On FIFA’s official parking platform, JustPark, reserved parking for the first match — Netherlands vs. Japan — ranges from $125 to $200. For the final on July 14, those prices increase to between $200 and $274.99.
FIFA says those fluctuating prices are based on market conditions.
“Parking prices are determined based on local market conditions and benchmarking against comparable major events previously held in each host city. Parking prices vary based on supply and demand and overall market conditions. This is consistent with common industry practice across major live events,” a spokesperson said.
Parking options listed through AT&T Stadium’s website, which uses SeatGeek and includes privately owned lots, show an even wider range.
For the first match, prices on the high end range from $91 to more than $1,000. For the final, parking listings range from $84 to nearly $1,500.
City officials in Arlington say they allow eligible property owners in the entertainment district to operate paid parking lots but do not regulate how much they charge. FIFA also does not control pricing on private property.
This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication.