How North Texas can keep moving during the World Cup
A message from: North Central Texas Council of Governments
This summer, North Texas is set to welcome the world, bringing increased travel activity across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Here's why: Nine World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium, soon to be rechristened Dallas Stadium for the games, will draw global visitors and heavier traffic before and after matches.
What to expect: An uptick in traffic across the region will accompany the fans and excitement. With some planning, residents and visitors alike can keep daily routines on track.
- Whether you're commuting to work, hopping on transit or running daily errands, small adjustments can help you stay ahead of peak travel times while the region plays host to the world.
⚽ Match Day travel tips
World Cup matches will bring increased travel activity in the hours before and after kickoff — particularly along I-30, SH 360 and on the Trinity Railway Express, the rail system that connects Dallas to Fort Worth.
- On weekday match days, residents and commuters may experience heavier peak-hour traffic, increased transit ridership and longer travel times around Arlington and nearby corridors.
What you need to know: Minor changes to your routine can help you make travel more predictable and support smoother movement across the region.
How it's done:
- 🚘 Carpool and take alternate routes to avoid the busiest corridors.
- 🚥 Shift your commute outside peak event times.
- 🖥️ Work from home if your schedule allows to help ease demand during peak travel periods.
- 🏃Combine errands into fewer trips to reduce your time in traffic.
On their own, these shifts may feel modest, but across a region as large as North Texas, they quickly add up, helping keep everyone moving.
🚃 Transit on game days
Public transit will be busier than usual on game days as visitors travel to Arlington and use routes connecting to the stadium, nearby park-and-ride lots and connecting corridors.
- Riders may experience busier trains, fuller buses and longer boarding times before and after matches.
Take note: To make travel smoother, riders are encouraged to:
- 🕓 Plan ahead and allow extra time for boarding and transfers.
- ✅ Check service updates before traveling.
- 📱Use GoPass® for real-time alerts and route info, available free on the App Store or Google Play.
Even on the busiest match days, extra time and flexibility can go a long way.
The takeaway: World Cup match days will compress all the region's travel into a few peak hours, putting extra pressure on roads and transit.
A little flexibility helps. Shifting your commute, carpooling, adjusting schedules or working from home can:
- Keep your travel more predictable.
- Help traffic flow more smoothly on major corridors.
- Support reliable service on transit during peak demand.
These temporary adjustments can help North Texas keep daily life moving smoothly while welcoming fans from around the world.
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