England plays a group-stage match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT (9:00 p.m. BST). If you are making the trip from the UK, Dallas and Arlington will feel very different from what you are used to, but the welcome will be warm and the beer will be cold.
Here is what English fans need to know.
England vs. Croatia kicks off at 3:00 p.m. CT on June 17, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The stadium is referred to as “Dallas Stadium” for the tournament. It seats over 80,000 and is fully enclosed with air conditioning, so the Texas heat will not affect you inside.
AT&T Stadium uses a clear bag policy. Only clear totes, one-gallon clear resealable bags and small clutch purses are allowed. Backpacks are prohibited.
Most fans will fly into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which has direct flights from London Heathrow taking about 10 hours. Several airlines run this route daily.
UK passport holders need an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) approved before departure. Apply online at least 72 hours before your flight.
From DFW Airport, a rideshare to the Arlington Entertainment District takes 20 to 25 minutes.
The go-to spot for English fans in Dallas. The Londoner has locations in Addison, Mockingbird Station and Colleyville. Fish and chips, proper pints and a packed house for England matches. Arrive early on match day because it will be standing room only.
A British-style pub in the Harwood District of Dallas with a large patio, multiple screens and a solid beer selection. An official watch bar for several European clubs.
Located between Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The 100-foot LED screen in the Live! Arena and multiple venues inside make it the closest large-screen option to the stadium.
The main official fan zone for the tournament spans over one million square feet at Fair Park in Dallas. Free entry. Giant screens, live music and international food vendors on all match days from June 11 through July 19.
Staying in Arlington puts you within walking distance of the stadium. Live! by Loews and Loews Arlington Hotel are the closest options. Budget travelers can look at the Drury Plaza Hotel (about a mile from the stadiums, includes free breakfast and evening drinks) or properties in nearby Grand Prairie or Irving.
Staying in downtown or uptown Dallas gives you more nightlife and dining options but requires a 25-minute drive or transit trip to the stadium on match day.
The Texas Rangers play at Globe Life Field, which sits within walking distance of AT&T Stadium. Baseball is unfamiliar to most English fans, but a live game at a climate-controlled American ballpark with barbecue and cold beer is a good night out regardless. Get tickets to see the Rangers in 2026.
Thirty minutes west of Arlington. The longhorn cattle drive, Billy Bob’s Texas and steak at Cattlemen’s make for a full day of proper Texan culture. Nothing like it back home.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, the Dallas Museum of Art (free) and the Deep Ellum neighborhood for live music and barbecue.
June in Texas is hot. Daily highs regularly reach 93 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit (34 to 37 degrees Celsius). Wear sunscreen, carry water and plan outdoor activities for the morning or evening. Inside AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, the air conditioning keeps things comfortable.
England vs. Croatia on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT (9:00 p.m. BST) at AT&T Stadium.
UK passport holders need an ESTA, not a visa. Apply online at least 72 hours before departure. The cost is $21 USD.
The Londoner Pub (locations in Addison, Mockingbird Station and Colleyville) is the primary gathering spot for English fans. Harwood Arms in the Harwood District is another option.
Expect daily highs of 93 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit (34 to 37 degrees Celsius). Both stadiums are air-conditioned, but outdoor walking requires sun protection and water.
Yes. The two venues are 0.3 to 0.7 miles apart in the Arlington Entertainment District. The walk takes 8 to 13 minutes.
A rideshare from DFW Airport takes 20 to 25 minutes. The budget option is the TRE LINK bus to CentrePort Station, then the Arlington On-Demand.
