Japan vs Sweden kicks off at 6:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, June 25, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. It is a Group F fixture in the 2026 international soccer tournament and the final group-stage match for both teams in North Texas. A midweek evening match gives visitors a full morning and afternoon before heading to the stadium.
Here is how to plan your day.
A 6:00 p.m. kickoff leaves room for a morning activity. Visit the Dallas Museum of Art (free admission) or Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas. Head back to the Arlington Entertainment District by 2:00 p.m. CT to eat and settle in before the stadium opens.
Texas Live! has restaurants, bars, and a 100-foot LED screen in the Live! Arena. Sports and Social Arlington runs coverage throughout the day. Lockhart Smokehouse serves Central Texas barbecue.
If you are coming from downtown Dallas, leave by 3:30 p.m. CT. A rideshare takes about 25 minutes. On match days, charter buses run from CentrePort Station.
AT&T 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.
Arrive at the gates by 4:30 p.m. CT. The stadium is fully enclosed with air conditioning, so the Texas summer heat will not be a factor inside.
A 6:00 p.m. match ends around 8:00 p.m. CT, leaving a full evening ahead.
Texas Live! stays open late with restaurants, bars, and post-match energy. PBR Texas has live country music and a mechanical bull. Hurtado Barbecue in Downtown Arlington is about a half-mile from the stadiums and serves some of the best brisket in the area.
For visitors who want to explore beyond the district, Deep Ellum in Dallas (25 minutes east by rideshare) has live music, street art, and barbecue. The neighborhood comes alive after 9:00 p.m. CT.
The DFW area has a growing selection of Japanese restaurants, particularly in the Richardson and Plano areas north of Dallas. Ramen shops, sushi restaurants and Japanese grocery stores provide familiar flavors for visitors looking for a meal from home.
Harwood Tavern in Dallas has been designated as the local base for Japanese supporters during the tournament. The venue has multiple screens and a sports bar atmosphere built for match-day crowds.
If the Texas Rangers have a home game near June 25, the two stadiums are eight to 13 minutes apart on foot in the Arlington Entertainment District. Get tickets to see the Rangers in 2026 and check the schedule for overlapping dates. Globe Life Field has a retractable roof and air conditioning.
Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, June 25, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Arrive at the Entertainment District by 2:00 p.m. CT. Be at the gates by 4:30 p.m. CT.
Harwood Tavern in Dallas has been designated as the local supporter base. The Richardson and Plano areas north of Dallas have the strongest concentration of Japanese restaurants.
Texas Live! has multiple options. Hurtado Barbecue in Downtown Arlington is about a half-mile from the stadiums. Deep Ellum in Dallas is 25 minutes east for late-night dining and live music.
Yes. The stadium is fully enclosed with climate control.
Yes. Globe Life Field is within walking distance of Dallas Stadium. Check the schedule for Rangers home games near your visit.
