Kick It in Downtown Arlington: Your Guide to The World's Game 2026
Whether you're traveling across the globe or across Texas, welcome to Arlington, a host city for The 2026 World Cup. The perfect place if you're looking for things to do near Dallas Stadium.
Just minutes away, Downtown Arlington offers a local experience you won’t find anywhere else. Enjoy walkable streets filled with restaurants, shaded patios, live music, and plenty of spots to relax before or after the match.
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Eat & Drink: World Tournament Specials in Downtown Arlington
Skip the stadium lines and discover local restaurants in Downtown Arlington.
Enjoy The World's game day specials, signature dishes, and fan favorites just minutes from the Dallas stadium.
Irish Pub & Dive Bar
Hooligans Pub
Country-specific cocktails and themed specials for every match, giveaways, free water stations, and all the games on screen.
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Patio Vibes
Cane Rosso
$10 Margherita pizzas, $5 house wines, and $2 off appetizers and house cocktails during games.
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Irish Bar
J. Gilligan's
A classic Arlington Irish bar and grill with drinks, Irish food, and every match on screen. Shuttle service to Dallas Stadium available on game days.
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Live Music
Taqueria Acapulquito
Serving traditional Mexican street tacos and popular flavorful dishes, live music, game day watch parties.
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Tacos
Fuzzy's
Texas Margaritas in cowboy pants shaped souvenir cups, custom offerings for teams, open late for all game day matches.
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Game Day
Kool Keg
Special pricing on beer and wine pickups, themed décor, and giveaways throughout the tournament.
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Bar & Vinyl
Truth Vinyl
Cocktail specials, DJ nights, live music, and games on screen. Get 20% off all vinyl when you spend $50 or more throughout the World Cup.
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Burgers
Grease Monkey Burgers
Daily specials on local food and drinks, live music, and games shown on TV.
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Pizza & Local Brews
Old School Pizza Tavern
Locally crafted beers, shareable appetizers, and signature pizza.
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Good Eats
Flying Fish
Open for all Game Days featuring a signature dish, the "CADDO Tilapia Plate" and hosting various contests and giveaways during matches.
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Italian
Amore Mio Trattoria
Featuring their Famous Ribeye Empanadas and providing free water for visitors.
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Coffee
Inclusion Coffee
15% off for anyone wearing a World Cup jersey, holding a match ticket, or carrying a foreign passport. Plus live music on game days.
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Coffee Shop
Arwa Yemeni Coffee
Stop in for a special World Cup latte featuring soccer-themed latte art, plus themed drinks, décor, and a cool place to relax between matches.
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Cafe
Daydream Bookstore
Offering exclusive themed drink inspired by teams. Stop by to enjoy curated reads, speciality coffee, and a dreamy place to relax.
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Pizza & Beer
Mellow Mushroom
Enjoy stone baked pizzas and cold craft beer while viewing tournament games.
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Quick Bite
Kintaro Ramen
Offers authentic Japanese ramen with rich broths and fresh noodles.
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Toasted Subs
Cheba Hut
Toasted subs, cold drinks, and all the match-day action streaming live on TV.
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Themed Menu
Inspirations Fork & Table
Fixed-price specials, $5 beers, and specialized patio seating with a themed drink list.
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Community Kitchen
Taste Community Restaurant
Community kitchen open Wednesday through Sunday on game days. Stop in for a warm meal in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Boba
Kung Fu Tea
Enjoy exclusive game-themed boba drinks in collaboration with Redbull, limited-edition cups, collectible iron-on patches, and plenty of indoor seating to cool off between matches.
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Dessert Stop
Rita's Italian Ice
Stop by for a refreshing scoop of Italian ice and custard to cool down before or after a game.
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Late-Night Drinks
Element Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail bar with happy hour specials & a late-night drink spot.
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Watch Parties
Watch every match live in Downtown Arlington at local bars and restaurants showing The World's Game on big screens.
Things to Do in Downtown Arlington
Shop, explore, and enjoy local entertainment between matches.
Photo Op
Kick It in Downtown Mural
Strike a pose at our giant soccer-inspired ground mural in Rotary DREAM Park and capture the perfect match-day photo.
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Vintage
Stash VHS
Shop 100+ Themed vintage items and enjoy Game Day tournaments. 20% off vintage on Thrifty Thursdays!
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Watch Parties + Activities
Downtown Library
Enjoy the games at the Downtown Library with fellow soccer fans!
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Game Day Deals
Donna’s Gift Closet
Enjoy 10% off on game days and shop unique gifts in a festive World Cup-inspired atmosphere under a shaded canopy.
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Jewelry
Goldilinks Jewelry
Pick your team colors with customizable jewelry, enjoy 10% off, and enter a raffle giveaway.
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Retail
Wondrous Works
Score 15% off in-store on game days and grab a complimentary water bottle while you shop!
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Shop
Ann's Natural Grocer
Free samples and Live Music on Game days as well as a spot to recharge with a cooling station and water.
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Games
Coliseum Comics & Games
Score a free comic book on game days and browse comics, games, and collectibles.
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Shop
The Mosaic Market
Enjoy 10% off in store and a chance to spin the wheel for more discounts and swag. Complimentary coffee and water for visitors.
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Barbershop
Odyssey Barbers
Catch the game on TV while you freshen up and enjoy 10% off on game days.
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Canada vs. Qatar
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Join a special game-day gathering on June 18 featuring match viewing, themed décor, bingo, trivia, and family-friendly activities.
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Photo Ops
Canvas & Co. Studio
Experience "Kick It On Canvas" with soccer-inspired photo sessions, creator meetups, podcast content, and interactive fan experiences celebrating the tournament.
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Tattoo
The Chosen One Ink
Tattoo and Body piercing studio, grab 10% off services on match days, enjoy a guided art gallery walk.
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Salon
LacquerBox Nail Studio
World's Game inspired nail art, comfortable seating and restroom access.
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Tattoo
Space Monkey Tattoo
World Tournament flash tattoos, $80 themed designs, fun local atmosphere.
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Parking and Getting to the Dallas Stadium
Heading to the stadium for a match? Plan ahead to make your trip smoother.
Parking Tips
- Parking at Dallas Stadium is extremely limited and often requires pre-purchase.
- Expect heavy Dallas-Arlington traffic before and after the game.
- Consider parking in Downtown Arlington and using rideshare services.
Transportation Options
- Use Arlington’s rideshare service, Via, for an easy trip to and from the stadium. Rideshare drop-off and pickup zones are available near the Dallas Stadium.
- J. Gilligan’s Stadium Shuttle: Park for free in the Downtown area and take a 5-minute shuttle ride to the stadium. For more information and to view drop-off/pick-up locations, visit the J. Gilligan’s Shuttle Page.
- Walking or biking may be an option if you are staying nearby.
Arrive early and allow extra time for travel on match days.
Dallas Stadium Visitor Resources and Game Day Information
Downtown Map
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