How to Get from Plano to AT&T Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026
- Mar 6
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 7
You've got tickets. You're staying in Plano. Now the practical question: how do you get to AT&T Stadium in Arlington without turning a great day into a logistics nightmare? Here's a complete guide.
The Route: Plano to AT&T Stadium
Distance: Approximately 30 miles. Drive time: 25–45 minutes depending on traffic and match day volume.
Recommended Route (Driving)
Head south from Legacy West on the Dallas North Tollway (DNT)
Merge onto I-635 West (LBJ Freeway) toward Irving
Continue on SH-183 West toward Arlington
Exit at AT&T Way / Cowboys Way and follow event signage
Google Maps and Waze both route well to AT&T Stadium. Input 'AT&T Stadium Arlington TX' rather than the street address for best results on match days when traffic management may alter normal routing.
Parking at AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium has extensive surface and structured parking surrounding the venue. Key points for FIFA match days:
Pre-purchase parking when possible — on-site lots sell out for major events
Official parking opens 4-5 hours before kickoff
Rideshare pickup/dropoff is managed in designated zones; plan extra time post-match
Tailgating culture is significant — arriving 2-3 hours early is common
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)
Rideshare is a viable option from Plano but comes with caveats on match days. Surge pricing will be active during the 90 minutes before and after every match. If using rideshare, consider:
Leaving from Legacy West or a nearby location rather than the hotel to reduce wait time
Scheduling your return ride before the match ends to lock in a rate
Using the AT&T Stadium official rideshare zones — walking distance from the gate is significant
Trinity Railway Express (TRE)
The TRE commuter rail connects downtown Dallas to downtown Fort Worth, with a stop at CentrePort/DFW Airport station near AT&T Stadium. From Plano, the routing requires driving or Ubering to a DART light rail station first, then transferring. For those who prefer to avoid driving entirely, this adds 60-90 minutes each direction but eliminates parking entirely.
TRE will likely run expanded service on match days — check dart.org and trinityrailwayexpress.org for FIFA 2026 special schedules as they're announced.
Timing Recommendations by Match Type
Group Stage matches (evening kickoffs): Leave Plano 90 minutes before kickoff
Knockout rounds (afternoon/evening): Leave 2 hours before kickoff — tournament traffic compounds
Semi-Final (July 17): Leave 2.5-3 hours before kickoff — this is a global event
After the Match
Post-match traffic around AT&T Stadium clears in waves. Waiting 30-45 minutes inside or near the stadium before attempting to leave can cut drive time significantly. Legacy West's restaurants and bars will be active on match nights — Plano is a destination, not just a hotel corridor.
