Dallas' FIFA Fan Festival won't require tickets
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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.
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.