AT&T Stadium Dallas: complete FIFA World Cup 2026 guide
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — known affectionately as "Jerry World" for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones — is one of the most technologically advanced and architecturally dramatic venues in the 2026 World Cup. The stadium opened in May 2009 at a cost of $1.3 billion USD, and at the time of opening it held the record for the world's largest domed stadium structure, the largest column-free interior in the world, and the largest HD video board in any sports facility.
The retractable roof and climate control
AT&T Stadium's roof opens and closes in approximately 12 minutes. The decision to open or close the roof on World Cup match days will depend on prevailing weather conditions — Arlington's July temperatures regularly exceed 38°C with high humidity, making the air-conditioned closed configuration preferred for afternoon kickoffs. The retractable roof panels slide apart along a north-south axis, exposing the centre of the field to natural light while the stands remain under partial cover. The stadium's HVAC system can cool the interior from ambient Texas summer heat to approximately 22–24°C within 45 minutes.
"Jerry World" and the Cowboys culture
The nickname "Jerry World" is inseparable from AT&T Stadium's identity. Jerry Jones constructed the stadium as a statement — a monument to NFL spectacle and Cowboys brand power. The stadium contains 342 luxury suites, 15,000 club seats, and an art collection of major contemporary works including large-scale installations by Laurie Simmons and Franz Ackermann. The enormous video board suspended over the field — 49 metres wide by 21 metres tall — was the world's largest at time of construction. During World Cup matches, the Cowboys branding will be replaced by FIFA's identity, but the scale of the facility will remain unmistakable.
Getting to AT&T Stadium from Canada
The nearest major international airports are Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW), approximately 25 minutes north of the stadium, and Dallas Love Field (DAL), approximately 30 minutes east. Air Canada and WestJet serve DFW from Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. TRE (Trinity Railway Express) provides commuter rail service to the stadium's CentrePort/DFW station from downtown Dallas and Fort Worth — an important option on match days when parking demand at the stadium and surrounding areas far exceeds supply. The journey from downtown Dallas Convention Center station to CentrePort/DFW and then to the stadium by shuttle takes approximately 45 minutes. See our AT&T Stadium FIFA World Cup 2026 guide.