The Trinity Railway Express and Dallas Area Rapid Transit expect to transport thousands of riders to and from matches during next year’s FIFA World Cup — a feat that is expected to cost more than $18 million.
Nearly 60,000 fans are expected to attend each of nine matches held at Arlington Entertainment District during the 2026 summer games, according to a presentation from DART.
In preliminary transit plans, the agency said it plans to move about 9,800 riders from Dallas before and after each match. Preliminary cost estimates for moving riders throughout the region is $18.2 million, DART said Tuesday.
Those costs include $8.5 million for TRE service, equipment and upgrades in preparation for the World Cup, with another $2.5 million for light rail service and .
The Trinity Railway Express can move around 5,800 riders before and after matches with peak 30-minute service frequency. engers will have last-mile connection to AT&T Stadium via private shuttle paid for by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Room will be reserved for about 200 regular commuters.
The remaining attendees expected to use transit — about 4,000 people before or after each match — will be transported via about 50 DART buses from Victory Station to Lot H of AT&T Stadium.
Attendees of Fan Fest events at Fair Park and those visiting the International Broadcast Center at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will be served by existing DART light rail and bus.
The Green Line will run three-car trains and add additional midday service to increase frequencies to 10 minutes between Victory Station and Lawnview Station for Fan Fest.
The Red and Blue Lines will run two-car trains to the convention center, though access to rail and bus during the convention center renovation project is still under discussion.