World Cup 2026 host city · USA
Dallas World Cup 2026 eSIM Guide
Dallas hosts the most matches of any 2026 venue (nine), headlined by a semifinal.
The stadium
AT&T Stadium. Renamed 'Dallas Stadium' for the tournament, the Cowboys' home is in Arlington between Dallas and Fort Worth, next to Globe Life Field.
Getting there
There is no rail to the stadium; Arlington runs the Entertainment District trolley and rideshare drop zones, and the venue has extensive on-site paid parking lots.
Connectivity in Dallas
Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile all run high-density 5G inside the venue; AT&T historically operates its flagship deployment here given the naming rights.
For fans visiting from outside USA, the cleanest setup is a regional eSIM that covers USA, Canada, and Mexico—so you don't need to switch plans if your itinerary takes you through more than one host country during the tournament.
How much data will you actually use?
For a fan attending 9 matches in Dallasover a week, expect maps, ticket apps, social uploads, and (if you're a heavy user) live-stream highlights to dominate your data budget. Use the calculator to estimate yours:
Data usage estimator
A rough estimate of how much mobile data you'll need. Adjust the inputs to match your trip.
Streaming behavior
Social media usage
Maps & rideshare
Countries you'll visit
Recommended
7 GB
Suggested plan size: Medium. Includes a 20% safety buffer over your estimated usage (5.4 GB raw).
Why this number?
- Base browsing: 2.1 GB
- Match-day surge: 0.8 GB
- Social media: 2.1 GB
- Maps & rideshare: 0.4 GB
- + 20% safety buffer
Estimates only. Actual usage depends on your apps and how often you stream high-resolution video.
Other host cities
- New York / New Jersey — MetLife Stadium
- Los Angeles — SoFi Stadium
- Mexico City — Estadio Azteca
- Toronto — BMO Field
- Atlanta — Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Boston — Gillette Stadium
- Houston — NRG Stadium
- Kansas City — Arrowhead Stadium
- Miami — Hard Rock Stadium
- Philadelphia — Lincoln Financial Field
- San Francisco Bay Area — Levi's Stadium
- Seattle — Lumen Field
- Vancouver — BC Place
- Guadalajara — Estadio Akron
- Monterrey — Estadio BBVA
Want the full picture? Our World Cup 2026 connectivity guide covers tri-country travel patterns, the roaming math, and answers the questions every traveling fan asks.