Not every day during the 2026 international soccer tournament has a match at Dallas Stadium. Rest days between fixtures leave fans in the Arlington Entertainment District with time to explore, and the best way to spend that time is at Globe Life Field. The Texas Rangers play home games throughout the tournament window, and the $25 Texas Ticket is designed to turn a rest day into a full-blown Texas experience, complete with loaded ballpark credit to cover food, drinks and merchandise.
Here is how to spend a rest day at the ballpark.
The $25 Texas Ticket is a Rangers game ticket with loaded ballpark credit tied directly to your digital ticket. The $25 covers a meaningful portion of a first-visit food tour inside Globe Life Field. Purchase the Texas Ticket through the Rangers tournament webpage for available games during the 2026 soccer tournament window.
The Texas Ticket pairs with the Guide to Texas Baseball, a curated checklist of must-try food items, ballpark traditions and Rangers history. It is available in Japanese, Dutch, German and Spanish on the Rangers tournament page.
Globe Life Field is where the food experience gets serious. The Guide to Texas Baseball points you to the highlights.
Hurtado Barbecue near Section 141 is the anchor. Brandon Hurtado started his barbecue operation in downtown Arlington, and the Globe Life Field location brings the same quality brisket and Tex-Mex-influenced sides inside the ballpark. The two-foot-long Boomstick hot dog near Section 132 is the signature item, loaded with chili, nacho cheese, jalapenos and caramelized onions. It is big enough to share, but plenty of fans finish it solo.
Whataburger near Section 105 is a Texas fast-food chain that visitors from outside the United States will not recognize, and it is worth trying for the cultural experience alone. Blue Bell ice cream is available throughout the concourse and is the default ice cream brand for most Texans.
Your $25 in loaded credit makes it easy to sample multiple stops without keeping a running tab.
A rest day at Globe Life Field is your chance to learn the rhythms of American baseball without the pressure of following a team you already know. Baseball is a slower sport than soccer, and the pace creates space for conversation, food and exploration between pitches.
The seventh-inning stretch is the signature tradition. Midway through the game, the entire stadium stands, stretches and sings. It is one of those uniquely American moments that is better experienced in person than explained.
Dollar Dog Night on Wednesdays offers hot dogs for $1, making it one of the most affordable food experiences at any Major League ballpark. If your rest day falls on a Wednesday, take advantage.
The Rangers Fun Finder is an interactive guide on your phone that helps you navigate Globe Life Field. Use it to find food vendors, photo spots, restrooms and points of interest as you walk the concourse.
June and July temperatures in DFW reach 93 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit (34 to 37 degrees Celsius), with many days exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Globe Life Field features a retractable roof and full air conditioning, making it one of the most comfortable places to spend a hot afternoon or evening in Arlington.
Bring a light layer for the air conditioning. The temperature difference between the outside heat and the climate-controlled interior can feel dramatic, especially if you have been walking through the Entertainment District.
The Grand Slam Team Store carries the full range of Rangers merchandise, including the country flag patches for New Era caps. Seven flags are available: Argentina, Austria, England, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United States.
Your loaded Texas Ticket credit can be used at the Grand Slam Team Store. A Rangers cap with your country’s flag patch is one of the most distinctive souvenirs you can take home from a trip that combines the 2026 international soccer tournament with Texas baseball.
The MLB Shop also ships Rangers merchandise internationally.
Globe Life Field is 0.3 to 0.7 miles from Dallas Stadium in the Arlington Entertainment District. If you are staying at Loews Arlington Hotel or Live! by Loews – Arlington Texas, the ballpark is within walking distance. Texas Live! sits between the two stadiums and is an ideal pre-game or post-game stop for food and drinks.
Gates at Globe Life Field open two hours before first pitch for night games. Bring a credit card, debit card or mobile payment method. Globe Life Field is entirely cashless. The bag policy allows soft-sided bags up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches, but backpacks are prohibited. You may bring outside food in a sealed, clear, quart-sized plastic bag (one per ticket) and one sealed bottle of non-flavored water up to one liter.
The Texas Ticket is a Rangers game ticket with $25 in loaded ballpark credit. It is designed for visiting soccer fans experiencing Globe Life Field for the first time. The credit can be used on food, drinks and merchandise.
The Rangers play home games at Globe Life Field throughout the 2026 international soccer tournament window. Check the schedule for specific dates.
Yes. Globe Life Field features a retractable roof and full air conditioning. The interior stays comfortable even when outside temperatures exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
A curated checklist of food, drink and cultural experiences for first-time visitors to Globe Life Field. It is available on the Rangers tournament webpage in Japanese, Dutch, German and Spanish.
If you are staying at Loews Arlington Hotel or Live! by Loews – Arlington Texas, yes. Both hotels are within walking distance of Globe Life Field and Dallas Stadium in the Arlington Entertainment District.
Start with Hurtado Barbecue near Section 141. The brisket is some of the best in North Texas. Follow it with a scoop of Blue Bell ice cream on the concourse, and save the Boomstick hot dog near Section 132 for later in the game.
