If you have never been to an American baseball game, walking into Globe Life Field for the first time can feel overwhelming. The ballpark seats approximately 40,300 people. The concourse stretches for hundreds of yards. The food options number in the dozens. The Texas Rangers know that many visitors arriving during the 2026 international soccer tournament will be experiencing all of this for the first time, and they have created the Guide to Texas Baseball to make sure you do not miss the best parts.
Here is what the checklist covers and how to use it.
The Guide to Texas Baseball is a curated checklist of experiences available at Globe Life Field, built specifically for first-time visitors. It highlights the most Texan food and drink offerings at the ballpark, key moments in Rangers baseball history and traditions you can take part in during a game.
The guide is available through the Rangers tournament webpage, which also offers Japanese, Dutch, German and Spanish translations. You can pull it up on your phone and follow it as you explore the ballpark.
Texas is defined by its food, and Globe Life Field brings the state’s best flavors inside the gates. The Guide to Texas Baseball points you toward the must-try items.
Hurtado Barbecue near Section 141 serves some of the most celebrated brisket in North Texas. The restaurant started in downtown Arlington and expanded into Globe Life Field, bringing smoked meats and Tex-Mex-influenced sides to the ballpark. The two-foot-long Boomstick hot dog near Section 132 is a Globe Life Field original, loaded with chili, nacho cheese, jalapenos and caramelized onions.
Whataburger near Section 105 is a Texas fast-food institution that visitors from outside the state will not find in most other parts of the country. Blue Bell ice cream is available throughout the concourse and is a staple of Texas summers.
The $25 Texas Ticket includes loaded ballpark credit to help you start checking items off the list. That $25 covers a meaningful portion of a first-visit food tour.
American baseball is full of small rituals that first-time visitors might not expect. The Guide to Texas Baseball calls out several that you can participate in during a Rangers game.
The seventh-inning stretch is one of the most recognizable traditions in the sport. Midway through the game, the entire crowd stands and sings together. It is a communal moment that brings the ballpark to a brief pause before play resumes.
Dollar Dog Night takes place on Wednesday home games. Hot dogs are available for $1, making it one of the most affordable food experiences at any Major League ballpark in the country.
The Rangers Fun Finder is an interactive in-park guide that extends the checklist concept to your phone. It helps you locate specific vendors, photo spots and experiences as you walk the concourse.
Arrive early. Gates at Globe Life Field open two hours before first pitch for night games. That gives you time to explore the concourse, find the food vendors on the checklist and settle into your seat before the game starts.
Start at the entrance and work your way around the concourse. The guide is designed to be followed at your own pace. You do not need to hit every item on your first visit. Pick the foods that interest you most, try a few traditions and save the rest for a return trip.
Globe Life Field features a retractable roof and air conditioning, so the interior stays comfortable even when outside temperatures exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring a light layer for the air conditioning and a mobile payment method, because the ballpark is entirely cashless.
Globe Life Field and Dallas Stadium are 0.3 to 0.7 miles apart in the Arlington Entertainment District. You can walk between the two venues in 8 to 13 minutes. The 2026 soccer tournament schedule overlaps with the Rangers home schedule, making it possible to attend a global soccer match and check items off the Guide to Texas Baseball on the same trip.
Check the Rangers schedule for games during your stay. The Texas Ticket includes $25 in loaded credit for food and experiences, and theme-night tickets offer additional giveaways, including soccer-themed jerseys and scarves.
The Guide to Texas Baseball is available through the Rangers tournament webpage. The page offers Japanese, Dutch, German and Spanish translations.
No. The Guide to Texas Baseball is available to all visitors. The $25 Texas Ticket adds loaded ballpark credit that helps you explore the food and drink items on the checklist.
Hurtado Barbecue near Section 141 is the standout. It serves some of the best brisket in North Texas and is a genuine representation of Texas barbecue culture inside a baseball stadium.
Yes. Globe Life Field features a retractable roof and full air conditioning. The interior stays comfortable even when outside temperatures exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).
Yes. Outside food is permitted in a sealed, clear, quart-sized plastic bag, one per ticket. You may also bring one sealed bottle of non-flavored water up to one liter.
Walk. The two venues are 0.3 to 0.7 miles apart in the Arlington Entertainment District. The walk takes 8 to 13 minutes. Texas Live! sits between them and is a good stop for food or drinks.
