World Cup Fever

How to score free tickets to the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Dallas

World Cup mascots at Fair Park in Dallas

Free tickets are now available for the the FIFA Fan Festival™ Dallas at Fair Park.

Photo courtesy of FIFA World Cup 2026 Dallas

Soccer fans can sign up now for free tickets for official FIFA Fan Festival Dallas at Fair Park, which runs concurrent to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, June 11-July 19.

Serving as both a celebration of the game and watch party, the festival will allow fans to come together for live match broadcasts, entertainment, food, cultural programming, and community events, according to a release.

To get the free tickets, fans must register online through the official website, dallasfwc26.com/fifafanfestival-dallas. Individual registrations are limited to eight tickets per day.

While there is no cap on the number of free tickets available each day, attendance inside Fair Park will be monitored based on the festival’s capacity of approximately 35,000 guests. A registered ticket does not guarantee entry once capacity has been reached.

Fans must choose the day they want to attend, and tickets are valid for the entire selected day. Guests planning to leave and return later in the day must scan out before exiting to maintain re-entry access.

In addition to free general admission registration, fans can also purchase a variety of paid premium hospitality and elevated viewing experiences for each of the 34 match days throughout the tournament.

A GA+ Ticket, which costs $50 per day, allows access to dedicated premium entry lanes, preferred viewing access near the Main Stage, access to the exclusive Starplex Lounge, and more.

The Legend Ticket, which is $250 per day, includes all of the above, as well as reserved shaded box seating, in-seat waiter service, access to both the Pegasus Lounge and the Pavilion Lounge, and more.

“There is incredible excitement building across North Texas as we prepare to welcome the world,” said Monica Paul, President of The North Texas FWC Organizing Committee, in a statement. “FIFA Fan Festival Dallas will create a shared experience for locals and visitors alike. It’s designed for fans to come back many times, make new friends and soak in the passion of the World Cup.”

Parking information, including prepaid and day-of parking options, will be released soon.

Guests are encouraged to utilize public transportation through the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Green Line, which services Fair Park through both Fair Park Station and MLK Jr. Station.

Shuttle trams will operate between designated transit locations and the FIFA Fan Festival Dallas entrances during operating hours. Dedicated rideshare locations will also be available for pick up and drop off.

The FIFA Fan Festival will operate under a clear bag policy and prohibited items list, with additional details available online.

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World Cup Fun

Halperin Park hosts free World Cup watch parties for USA & Mexico games

Bandshell and LED screen at Halperin Park

Photo by Kathy Tran

Halperin Park in Dallas will show all U.S. and Mexico World Cup Group stage games on a large LED screen.

Dallas' newest park is joining the lineup of FIFA World Cup watch party sites: Halperin Park will host free public viewing events for six matches featuring the U.S. Men's National Team and Mexico's national team.

Starting with the very first match of the tournament, Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 at 2 pm, the new bridge park will show the teams' games on their 300-square-foot LED wall, as well as several other large-scale LED screens throughout the park.

Fans will be able to watch the live broadcasts from under the bandshell or the Great Lawn in the park.

Kids playing soccer at Halperin Park in Dallas The Great Lawn at Halperin Park will be a prime viewing spot for the World Cup Watch Parties. Photo by Kathy Tran

The United States opens their World Cup play on June 12 at 8 pm with a game against Paraguay.

The two teams will play on back-to-back days for the remainder of the Group stage:

Mexico vs. South Korea - June 18 at 8 pm
USA vs. Australia - June 19 at 2 pm
Mexico vs. Czechia - June 24 at 8 pm
USA vs. Türkiye - June 25 at 9 pm

Each watch party will feature local DJs and other cultural showcases, an assortment of food trucks, and access to the park’s signature amenities such as the Great Lawn, children’s playground, and interactive water features.

In addition, the park will offer special football-themed versions of its programming all month long, including story time, craft zone, face painting, and more.

"We wanted to create a safe, welcoming and high-energy environment where families can experience the magic of the World Cup right in their own backyard,” said April Allen, President and CEO of Halperin Park and the Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation, in a statement. “Whether you are wearing green, white and red for El Tri or red, white and blue for the USMNT, we are turning Dallas’s newest public green space into an outdoor living room where fans can connect, cheer, and make unforgettable memories.”

A giant soccer ball sculpture at Halperin Park will be a great selfie opportunity during their World Cup Watch Parties. Photo courtesy of Halperin Park

The events will also feature activations from World Cup sponsors and local partners. Highlights include a life-size replica of Adidas' official World Cup match ball, a McDonald's photo bus and children's activities, Michelob ULTRA fan viewing areas, and complimentary sunscreen provided by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

There is no word if the park will continue to host watch parties should either team advance past the Group stage.

Self-parking is available at the Dallas Zoo surface lot and parking garage, with convenient crosswalk access to the park from Ewing Avenue. Fans are encouraged to take DART, which has a stop at the Dallas Zoo, or rideshare services when possible.

Halperin Park opened in spring 2026 as a five-acre deck park spanning Interstate 35E between Ewing and Marsalis avenues near the Dallas Zoo. Built over the highway, the park was designed to reconnect neighborhoods in southern Dallas that were divided when I-35E was constructed in the 1950s.

The watch parties are part of a big slate World Cup festivities planned across North Texas. Arlington's AT&T Stadium, dubbed "Dallas Stadium" for the tournament, will host nine World Cup matches, while a FIFA Fan Fest will take place at Dallas' Fair Park and watch parties will take place in bars, parks, and other venues across Dallas-Fort Worth.

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