Three days in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is enough to catch a global soccer match at AT&T Stadium, watch the Texas Rangers play at Globe Life Field and eat enough barbecue to last you a month. The key is planning your days around the Arlington Entertainment District, where both stadiums sit within walking distance of each other.
Here is how to do it.
Fly into DFW Airport and head straight to Arlington. A rideshare from the airport costs around $35 and takes about 25 minutes. If you are on a budget, take the free TRE LINK bus to CentrePort Station and use Arlington On-Demand for $3.
Check into your hotel and walk to the Entertainment District to get your bearings. Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium and Texas Live! are all within a five to 13-minute walk of each other, so spend the afternoon getting oriented.
For dinner, head to Texas Live! and grab Tex-Mex at Guy Fieri’s Taco Joint or barbecue at Lockhart Smokehouse. If you want something more upscale, Soy Cowboy at the Live! by Loews hotel serves pan-Asian dishes with a solid cocktail menu. The Live! Arena has a 100-foot LED screen if you want to catch highlights or watch other matches playing that day.
Budget tip: Texas Live! Lot B parking is free on non-event days.
Match days at AT&T Stadium draw massive crowds, so plan to arrive early. Head to the stadium area about four hours before kickoff. The Arlington Entertainment District fills with energy on event days, and Texas Live! runs watch parties on the big screen for fans without tickets.
After the match, walk south through the district toward Downtown Arlington. Hurtado Barbecue is about a half-mile from the stadiums and serves some of the best brisket in the area. Hurtado is also the official barbecue partner of the Rangers, so you are eating the same stuff they serve at Section 141 inside Globe Life Field.
Budget tip: Rideshare prices surge immediately after events. Wait 15 to 20 minutes for the rush to clear, or walk back to your hotel if you booked inside the Entertainment District.
Start the morning with a trip to Dallas, about 25 minutes east. Visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza for a look at one of the most significant moments in American history. Walk through Klyde Warren Park afterward, a five-acre green space built over a highway with food trucks and seating.
Head back to Arlington for the evening. Get tickets to see the Rangers in 2026 and experience your first baseball game. Gates open two hours before first pitch for night games, so arrive early to walk the concourse, check out the Nolan Ryan statue at the North Entrance and grab food before the lines build.
The Boomstick, a two-foot-long loaded hot dog, is the signature concession item. Hurtado Barbecue at Section 141 and Whataburger near Section 105 are also worth the stop. Blue Bell ice cream stands are spread across the concourse.
Globe Life Field has a retractable roof and air conditioning, so the Texas heat will not be a factor once you are inside. Bring a light layer; the AC can make it feel cool during night games.
Budget tip: You can bring one sealed bottle of non-flavored water (up to one liter) and outside food in a clear quart-sized bag into Globe Life Field.
The two stadiums are about 0.3 to 0.7 miles apart in the Arlington Entertainment District. The walk takes eight to 13 minutes.
Yes. The stadiums are within walking distance, and the Rangers play home games throughout the summer. Check the Rangers schedule for dates that line up with your visit.
Hurtado Barbecue in Downtown Arlington is about a half-mile from both stadiums. Inside Globe Life Field, Hurtado serves at Section 141.
Yes. The retractable roof and climate control keep the stadium comfortable even when outdoor temperatures pass 100 degrees.
A rideshare costs about $35 and takes 20 to 25 minutes. The budget option is the free TRE LINK bus to CentrePort Station, then Arlington On-Demand for $3.
Bring your own food in a clear quart-sized bag (one per ticket) and a sealed water bottle. Wednesday home games feature Dollar Dog Night with discounted hot dogs at concession stands throughout the ballpark.
