New renderings show screens set up throughout the FIFA Fan Festival area in Fair Park. Rendering: Courtesy of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee
Speaking of the World Cup, you won't need a ticket to get into the FIFA Fan Festival at Dos Equis Pavilion in Fair Park this summer.
Why it matters: The festival might be a cheaper option for locals who don't care to splurge on World Cup tickets or commute to Arlington.
State of play: Dallas' FIFA Fan Festival will be open all 34 match days, stretching longer than the 24-day State Fair of Texas. The festival will not be open during the tournament's five rest days.
Expect matches broadcast on giant screens, skills contests, concerts and other performances, and food from local vendors.
There will also be an interfaith prayer space, onsite worker support hub and a playground with a mini pitch.
The fan festival will have activities for soccer fans and the general public. Rendering: Courtesy of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee
By the numbers: The festival will be able to accommodate around 35,000 fans at any time between Dos Equis Pavilion — formerly known as Starplex Pavilion — and lots 9 and 10, organizers say.
The amphitheater is going through a $2.5 million renovation to prepare for the festival, including fresh paint, new signage and new turf, per the Dallas Business Journal.
The intrigue: FIFA doesn't honor prior naming rights for its venues and is referring to Dos Equis Pavilion as the Pavilion at Fair Park amphitheater for the fan festival.
Plan your visit: The Fan Festival will open one hour before the first match of the day and close an hour after the last match ends.
Matches that start at either 10pm or 11pm will not be shown.