The Brief
- The City of Arlington clarified its tailgating policy for World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium, saying no tailgating may take place in official lots, but will be allowed in private lots.
- Elsewhere, Downtown Dallas, Inc. has begun transforming Main Street for the World Cup, with sidewalks and parking spaces being painted for the event.
- Several blocks of the street will be closed for four Saturdays during the tournament for the city to provide activities like markets and food trucks.
DALLAS – Fans now know where they will and won’t be allowed to tailgate for FIFA World Cup matches in Arlington, but if you aren’t going to any games, Dallas is transforming Main Street into a place to be for the tournament.
AT&T Stadium tailgating policy for World Cup
Arlington City Council discussed the topic this week and clarified that official AT&T Stadium parking lots will not allow tailgating for the duration of the tournament.
However, private lots are allowed to host tailgating at the discretion of the owner.
No timeline for AT&T Stadium transforming into Dallas Stadium, as required by FIFA rules, was set, with only 21 days before the tournament kicks off.
Dallas decorates for World Cup
If you walk around Main Street in Downtown Dallas, you will see several parking spots closed off by shipping containers. Those will soon be decorated specifically for the FIFA World Cup.…