Dallas Stadium hosts a semi-final on Monday, July 14, 2026, with a 2:00 p.m. CT kickoff. This is the biggest match held in North Texas during the 2026 international soccer tournament. Only four teams remain in the competition at this point, and the winner of this match advances to the final.
Here is everything you need to know.
A semi-final is one step from the final. The teams competing will be among the best in the world, and the atmosphere inside the 80,000-seat stadium will reflect the stakes. This is the highest-profile sporting event in the history of the Arlington Entertainment District.
The specific teams playing depend on the results of the quarterfinals earlier in the tournament. Matchups will be confirmed several days before July 14.
Demand for transport, hotels, and dining will be at its peak. Book hotels and plan transport well in advance.
A rideshare from downtown Dallas costs $20 to $35 and takes about 25 minutes, but surge pricing on the semi-final day could push that higher. On match days, charter buses run from CentrePort Station to the stadium area.
The official fan festival at Fair Park in Dallas runs on all match days with free entry. Fair Park is accessible via the DART Green Line.
Get to the Arlington Entertainment District as early as possible. Texas Live! opens in the morning with restaurants, bars, and the 100-foot LED screen. The Energy in the district on a semi-final day will be unlike any other match day of the tournament.
Arrive at the Dallas Stadium gates by 12:30 p.m. CT. Security screening will be thorough, and lines will be long.
Dallas Stadium uses a clear bag policy. Only clear totes (12 by six by 12 inches), one-gallon clear resealable bags, and small clutch purses (4.5 by 6.5 inches) are allowed. Backpacks are prohibited.
The match can go to extra time and penalties. Plan for up to three hours. The stadium is fully enclosed with air conditioning.
A semi-final ends between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. CT, depending on extra time. The Entertainment District will be at its most electric.
If the Texas Rangers have an evening home game on or near July 14, this is the ultimate same-day double. Walk from the semi-final to Globe Life Field in eight to 13 minutes. Get tickets to see the Rangers in 2026. Check the schedule for dates.
Texas Live! will be running post-match celebrations. Hurtado Barbecue in Downtown Arlington is about a half-mile from the stadiums. Arlington Backyard, the 5,000-capacity outdoor venue at Texas Live!, may host post-match concerts and programming.
The Fort Worth Stockyards (30 minutes west) and Deep Ellum in Dallas (25 minutes east) are both evening options for dinner and live music.
Semi-final week will be the most expensive hotel window of the tournament in the Arlington area. Book as early as possible. Hotels in Grand Prairie (15 to 20 minutes by car), Irving (near DFW Airport), and Fort Worth (30 minutes west) may offer better availability and pricing.
Kickoff is at 2:00 p.m. CT on Monday, July 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington.
The teams depend on quarterfinal results, which will be confirmed several days before the match.
Yes. The semi-final is the highest-profile match hosted at Dallas Stadium during the 2026 international soccer tournament.
Suppose the Rangers have an evening home game, yes. Globe Life Field is within walking distance. Check the schedule.
As early as possible. The district will fill quickly, and security lines will be long. Be at the gates by 12:30 p.m. CT.
Yes. Prices in the Arlington area will be at their tournament peak. Book well in advance and consider hotels in neighboring cities.
