The Texas Rangers are doing something no other Major League Baseball team has done during the 2026 international soccer tournament. The club has built an entire visitor experience around the nations whose fans are traveling to Arlington for the global soccer event at Dallas Stadium. Seven country flag patches, a multilingual website, out-of-home advertisements in multiple languages and a curated first-timer checklist are all part of the welcome.
Here is how the Rangers are rolling out the red carpet for each nation.
The Grand Slam Team Store at Globe Life Field is offering select country flag patches for fans who purchase a New Era hat. The seven available flags represent the nations most closely connected to the 2026 soccer tournament matches at Dallas Stadium: Argentina, Austria, England, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United States.
Each patch can be added to a New Era Rangers cap, giving visiting fans a one-of-a-kind souvenir that blends their national pride with Texas baseball culture. The store is located inside Globe Life Field and is accessible on game days.
Argentine supporters are among the most passionate in the global soccer event, and the Rangers are ready for them. Argentina plays two group-stage matches at Dallas Stadium, which means thousands of fans in blue and white will be in the Arlington Entertainment District for an extended stretch. The Grand Slam Team Store’s Argentina flag patch lets those fans add a Texas twist to their collection.
Spanish-language options are available on the Rangers tournament webpage, and the AI assistant on rangers.com supports Spanish for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Austrian fans may be newer to the DFW area, but Arlington is making them feel at home. Austria’s group-stage match at Dallas Stadium falls during a stretch when the Rangers are also playing at Globe Life Field, giving Austrian visitors a chance to pair a global soccer match with an American baseball game in the same walkable district.
The Austria flag patch at the Grand Slam Team Store gives fans a keepsake that connects both experiences. German-language options are available on the Rangers tournament page.
England supporters traveling to Arlington for their Group L match are part of one of the largest international fan contingents in the 2026 soccer tournament. The Rangers have added the England flag patch to the Grand Slam Team Store selection, and the proximity of Globe Life Field to Dallas Stadium makes it easy for England fans to explore American baseball culture between matches.
Globe Life Field features a retractable roof and air conditioning, which is worth noting for visitors arriving from a cooler climate. June temperatures in DFW regularly reach 93 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit (34 to 37 degrees Celsius).
Japanese fans have been among the most visible and enthusiastic supporters at Dallas Stadium during the 2026 international soccer tournament. The Rangers have responded with Japanese-language options on the tournament webpage and the AI assistant on rangers.com.
The Japan flag patch is available at the Grand Slam Team Store. Inside Globe Life Field, Japanese visitors will find a ballpark experience designed for first-timers, including the Guide to Texas Baseball checklist and the $25 Texas Ticket with loaded ballpark credit for food and drinks.
Mexican fans in the DFW area represent one of the largest soccer-supporting communities in North Texas. While Mexico’s group-stage matches are in other host cities, many Mexican fans are expected to attend matches at Dallas Stadium and visit Globe Life Field during the tournament window.
The Rangers tournament page is available in Spanish, and the Mexico flag patch at the Grand Slam Team Store lets local and visiting fans represent their heritage at the ballpark. Mexican-American culture is deeply woven into the fabric of Texas, and Globe Life Field reflects that with its food offerings and community programming.
Dutch fans traveling to Arlington for the 2026 soccer tournament bring one of the most recognizable fan cultures in global soccer. The Rangers have added Dutch-language options to the tournament webpage in recognition of the Netherlands’ presence at Dallas Stadium.
The Netherlands flag patch is available at the Grand Slam Team Store. Orange-clad visitors looking for their first taste of American baseball will find the Rangers Fun Finder helpful for navigating Globe Life Field.
American fans watching the global soccer event at Dallas Stadium can walk to Globe Life Field for a Rangers game on the same day or on a rest day between matches. The United States flag patch at the Grand Slam Team Store rounds out the seven-nation collection and lets domestic fans represent their country alongside international visitors.
The $25 Texas Ticket is available to all fans, and the Guide to Texas Baseball checklist is designed for anyone experiencing Globe Life Field for the first time, whether they are from Austin or Amsterdam.
Country flag patches are available at the Grand Slam Team Store inside Globe Life Field. You must purchase a New Era hat to add a patch. Seven flags are available: Argentina, Austria, England, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United States.
The Rangers tournament page offers Japanese, Dutch, German and Spanish translations. The AI assistant on rangers.com supports nine different languages for the remainder of the 2026 season.
The Guide to Texas Baseball is a curated checklist of experiences for first-time visitors to Globe Life Field. It covers the most Texan food and drink offerings, ballpark history and Rangers traditions. Fans who purchase the $25 Texas Ticket receive loaded ballpark credit to help check items off the list.
Yes. Globe Life Field and Dallas Stadium are 0.3 to 0.7 miles apart. The walk takes 8 to 13 minutes. Check the Rangers schedule for games that align with match days at Dallas Stadium.
The flag patches are currently available at the physical Grand Slam Team Store inside Globe Life Field. Check rangers.com for the latest information on merchandise availability.
Yes. Globe Life Field is fully accessible. Visit the Guest Guide page on the Rangers website for detailed information on accessible seating, entrances and services.
