{"id":261221,"date":"2026-04-22T14:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/261221\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:42:09","slug":"match-day-travel-plan-ahead-to-keep-north-texas-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/261221\/","title":{"rendered":"Match Day Travel: Plan Ahead to Keep North Texas Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"published-on small-text\">Published on April 22, 2026<\/p>\n<p>       &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"main-page-image full-width\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/articles-fifa-tickets.jpg\" alt=\"AT&amp;T Stadium inside during a soccer match\" title=\"AT&amp;T Stadium inside during a soccer match\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>By North Central Texas Council of Governments<\/p>\n<p>North Texas is proud to host nine World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium in Arlington this summer. Match days will bring increased travel across the region as we welcome visitors from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>With a little planning, we can keep daily travel running smoothly for residents and visitors alike.<\/p>\n<p>What to Expect on Match Days<\/p>\n<p>World Cup matches in Arlington will create concentrated travel before and after kick off, especially on I-30, SH 360, and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE).<\/p>\n<p>Residents and commuters should expect:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nHeavier roadway traffic before and after matches&#13;<br \/>\nIncreased transit ridership&#13;<br \/>\nLonger travel times near Arlington and surrounding corridors&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Planning ahead helps avoid delays and preserve reliable travel across the region. Use the table below to understand peak travel times on match days. Review the maps further down to see where World Cup\u2013related road closures and travel impacts may affect your routes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasfwc26.com\/dallas-2026\/transportation-mobility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View all World Cup transportation maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Plan Ahead: What You Can Do<\/p>\n<p>On match days, consider making temporary travel adjustments when possible:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nCarpool&#13;<br \/>\nUse alternate routes&#13;<br \/>\nShift commute times outside peak event windows&#13;<br \/>\nWork from home if your schedule allows&#13;<br \/>\nCombine errands into fewer trips&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Transit on Match Days<\/p>\n<p>Transit systems across the region are expected to see increased ridership from World Cup visitors, particularly along the TRE. Regular transit riders are encouraged to:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nPlan ahead&#13;<br \/>\nAllow extra time for boarding and transfers&#13;<br \/>\nCheck service updates before traveling&#13;<br \/>\nConsider schedule adjustments when possible&#13;<br \/>\nUse the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopass.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GoPass<\/a>\u00ae for travel updates (Download for free on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/gopass\/id673970506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">App Store<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=dk.unwire.projects.dart&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Google Play<\/a>)&#13;<\/p>\n<p>For Employers: What You Can Do<\/p>\n<p>Employers play an important role in supporting regional mobility during major events. Small workplace adjustments can significantly reduce peak congestion and help keep the region moving.<\/p>\n<p>On match days, consider:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nOffering flexible work or telework options&#13;<br \/>\nAdjusting shift start and end times&#13;<br \/>\nSharing match-day travel information with employees&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Why Advance Planning Matters<\/p>\n<p>World Cup match days concentrate regional travel demand into short time windows.<\/p>\n<p>By adjusting trips, carpooling, shifting schedules or teleworking, when possible, you can help:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nPreserve reliable travel times across the region&#13;<br \/>\nReduce strain on major corridors&#13;<br \/>\nMaintain transit capacity during peak demand&#13;<br \/>\nSupport daily riders, essential travel, and emergency access&#13;<\/p>\n<p>These are temporary, voluntary adjustments that make a meaningful impact during high-attendance events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on April 22, 2026 &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; By North Central Texas Council of Governments North&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":223333,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[150,152,151],"class_list":["post-261221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arlington","tag-arlington","tag-arlington-headlines","tag-arlington-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/261221","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=261221"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/261221\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/223333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=261221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=261221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=261221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}