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<\/p>\nPublished on April 02, 2026<\/p>\n
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The North Texas FWC Organizing Committee and the North Central Texas Council of Governments have unveiled the transportation plan responsible for moving fans and visitors in North Texas this summer during FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122.<\/p>\n
Leaders highlighted key elements of the transportation plan, including how guests in town during the tournament can use the region\u2019s multimodal transportation system to travel to Dallas Stadium in Arlington during the tournament-high nine matches held at the stadium this summer, FIFA Fan Festival\u2122 Dallas at Fair Park, the International Broadcast Center and other related events across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.<\/p>\n
\u201cMajor sporting events create unforgettable, lifelong memories for fans, and in North Texas, we are accustomed to welcoming some of the biggest events on the sports calendar,\u201d said Monica Paul, President of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee. \u201cAny major sporting event, such as the FIFA World Cup, requires months of collaboration with partners across multiple sectors, including transportation. We\u2019re grateful to our federal, state, regional and local partners for their efforts in making this moment possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
The North Central Texas Council of Governments is leading the transportation planning, coordinating closely with transit agencies, airports, and municipalities. The transportation plan details how the region\u2019s integrated transportation network will move thousands of fans traveling to Dallas-Fort Worth for matches in Arlington, or the free and open to the public FIFA Fan Festival\u2122 Dallas at Fair Park Pavilion, as well as for events connected to the world\u2019s largest sporting event.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe FIFA World Cup represents something entirely new: the largest sporting event in the world coming to one of the fastest-growing regions in the country,\u201d said Michael Morris, P.E., Director of Transportation for the North Central Texas Council of Governments. \u201cEmbracing this historic opportunity required unprecedented collaboration across our cities, counties, state transportation department and transit agencies to deliver a transportation strategy worthy of a global stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
NCTCOG, the Cities of Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Trinity Metro, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) are working together to ensure efficient, dependable travel options for spectators and event personnel. This includes new multimodal connections and special event transit services designed specifically for FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy aligning our partners under one coordinated vision, we have built an innovative system that brings together rail, bus and smart infrastructure to meet the scale and energy of the FIFA World Cup,\u201d Morris said. \u201cOur goal is simple: to provide every fan with an experience of a lifetime – supported by transportation that is seamless and reliable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Match Day Operations<\/p>\n
NCTCOG developed a creative approach for match day transportation, knowing FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 spectators rely far more heavily on public transit than typical crowds at events at Dallas Stadium. Ticket holders can ride the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) from Fort Worth or Dallas to CentrePort Station. From there, they will take a charter bus to the Bus Hub, the designated transit drop-off zone near the stadium. Fans will then have a short, half-mile walk to the entrance.<\/p>\n
Spectators can also use rideshare services to attend matches. The Esports Stadium Arlington lot has been designated as the rideshare lot for rideshare companies to operate pick-up and drop-off.<\/p>\n
The region\u2019s extensive freeway and highway system will give fans multiple options to drive to the stadium for events, with parking options available.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur plan moves visitors from rail to charter buses with dedicated routes connecting key transit hubs to the stadium,\u201d said Karla Windsor, a senior program manager for NCTCOG. \u201cWe appreciate our local, state and federal partners for lending their collaboration in the development of this plan.\u201d<\/p>\n
Getting Around North Texas<\/p>\n
North Texas is served by two major airports – Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field. Both offer convenient connections to public transportation, rideshare services, or rental car options. In addition, 30 general aviation airports provide comprehensive services for corporate, private and charter aviation.<\/p>\n
Public transit is the most efficient way to reach FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 events. Direct service connects to multiple cities in the North Texas region, the airports, FIFA Fan Festival\u2122 Dallas at Fair Park and the International Broadcast Center at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas, allowing visitors to travel quickly and comfortably by rail or bus. Fans can plan their trips and purchase tickets using the GoPass\u00ae app. The GoPass\u00ae app is a comprehensive, award-winning mobile ticketing and travel planning tool for public transit in North Texas, primarily used for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Trinity Metro, and several surrounding transit agencies. It enables contactless payments, real-time trip planning, and digital ticket storage for buses and trains, essentially acting as a mobile ticket vending machine.<\/p>\n
North Texas also offers a robust network of highways, making travel by car straightforward across the region.<\/p>\n