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WHAT TO DO IN DFW | Segment: June 11th – June 14th
FIFA Fan Fest – More Details
Location: Fair Park (Dallas)
When: June 11 – July 19
- Free, family-friendly, open to all ages
- Walkable village for fans, with giant viewing areas, mini‑pitches, sponsor zones, and food courts stretching across Lots 9 and 10 and The Pavilion amphitheater
- Featuring live match broadcasts, concerts, interactive games, food vendors, and cultural experiences from around the world
- GET A FREE FIFA FAN FESTIVAL TICKET HERE (8 ticket limit per day)
- FREE, but need a ticket… it is your RSVP!
Dos Equis Watch Parties – More Details
Location: Dos Equis
When: June 12 | 6:30pm
- The free festival features daily matches shown on big screens in front of 7,000 covered seats and a sweeping, grassy lawn
- Families can also enjoy a pickup game on one of several mini-pitches, giveaways at sponsor zones, and snacks from the food court
- There will also be skills contests, interactive games, and cultural showcases
- NOTE: They are also hosting concerts, but you must BUY tickets… your ticket to the concert does NOT grant you access to the FIFA Fan Fest at Fair Park
Dallas Fan Zone – More Details
Location: Trinity Groves (3011 Gulden Ln, Dallas, TX 75212)
When: Starts today (June 11)
- You’ll find live match screenings, food and drinks, games, live music, and interactive experiences in both outdoor spaces and air-conditioned indoor viewing areas (127+ TVs)
- At the center of it all, the main stage transforms seamlessly from live entertainment to an electrifying match-viewing experience
- FREE, but need a ticket… it is your RSVP!
Watch Parties at Texas Live – More Details
Location: Texas Live (Arlington)
When: Starts today (June 11)
- Catch every match on a massive 100-foot screen, plus more than 120 additional screens throughout the venue
- Expect live DJs, interactive fan games, and entertainment to keep the energy going before, during, and after the matches
Y’all Plaza – Marriott Dallas Uptown Block Party (June 12) – More Details
Location: Y’all Plaza Marriott Dallas Uptown
When: June 12 | 6:30pm
- Community event, USA Soccer Kickoff Block Party, all are welcome!
- Multiple screens for game viewing
- DJ at 6:30pm, USA vs. Paraguay kickoff at 8pm
Vanta Rooftop Experience | Nike x Soccer.com Takeover – More Details
Location: Plaza of Americas Rooftop, 12th Floor (600 N Pearl St., Dallas)
When: June 12 | 6:30pm
- Every match shown on 30’ LED screen
- Featuring specialized DJs and parties representing cultures from around the world happening on our roof – every single night!
- Hosting Viral 5v5 tournaments where you can win money (just sign up!)
FIFA World Cup 2026 Store – More Details
Location: Galleria Dallas, Level 2 (near Sephora)
- Offering a wide selection of official merchandise, including team jerseys, accessories and collectibles, along with an exclusive FIFA Dallas collection
NOTE: Also merchandise vending machines
- The machines carry hats, scarves, mascot merchandise and collectibles. The vending machines are expected to remain in place through Aug. 1
- TWO locations:
- Plano – Near Half Shells at 7201 Bishop Road
- Southlake – breezeway next to Rowan at 1426 Civic Place
First Orange Fanwalk of FIFA World Cup – More Details
Location: Arlington (on Road to Six Flags, near Choctaw Stadium)
When: Sunday, June 14, gathering begins 10am and fanwalk at 11:15am
- Fans dressed head-to-toe in orange will march together toward AT&T Stadium in one of the World Cup’s most recognizable traditions, led by the famous Orange Bus and live entertainment before kickoff
- Before the Netherlands vs. Japan game
- FREE to attend
Around the World Soccer Bar Crawl – More Details
Location: Harwood District
When: June 13 | 12-7pm
- Featuring 7 bars representing 7 different countries
- Happiest Hour – USA, Mercat Bistro – France, Poco Fiasco – Switzerland, Harwood Arms – Great Britain, Saint Ann – Japan, Te Deseo – Argentina, Tequila Social – Mexico
- Watch the soccer matches while enjoying themed food and drink specials, plus photo ops, giveaways, and branded swag
- Trinity Dallas FC team pop-up
MY RECS ON WHERE TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP:
- Happiest Hour – More Details
- HUGE TVs, decorated patio
- Harwood Arms
- Showing all matches
- Dallas’ quintessential British pubs, so doing something special for the England vs. Croatia game next week!
- Harwood Tavern – Downtown Dallas
- Made themselves the official ULTRA base… “Japan’s Ultras” refers to the highly organized, incredibly passionate soccer supporter groups in Japan.
- Billy Bob’s – Fort Worth
- Featuring daily World Cup matches with a few Texas twists, including twice-daily line dance lessons, acoustic singers every afternoon, and pop-up activations like Wild Knox’s hat and branding bar, chain stitching, and more
- The Londoner
- Klyde Warren Park
- Hosting watch parties on their huge LED screen!
- The Star
- Photo Opp – massive decorative soccer cleat installed right near the entrance
- Halperin Park
- Hosting free public viewing events for six matches featuring the U.S. Men’s National Team and Mexico’s national team
- Have a 300-square-foot LED wall, as well as several other large-scale LED screens throughout the park
- Simpson Plaza (adjacent to Toyota Stadium in Frisco) – More Details
- FREE 34-day fan festival with fan activation zone
CONCERTS:
- June 11 (today) – Charlie Puth @ Toyota Music Factory
- June 11 (today) – Emerald City @ Dallas Arboretum
- June 11 (today) – Ben Rector @ Meyerson
- June 11 (today) – Luke Bryan @ Dickies Arena
- June 12 – Carrie Underwood @ WinStar
- June 13 – Tribute to Summer Concert Series (All The Small Things) @ Toyota Music Factory
SPORTS
- June 11 (today) – Dallas Wings Home Game (PRIDE night) – More Details
Things to note:
- Last weekend to see Wicked at Music Hall at Fair Park (ends June 14)
- Mesquite Championship Rodeo is held on Saturday nights in June, July and August
