Guide to Dallas Stadium parking without a World Cup pass

figured id share what i found out about trying to park at dallas stadium in arlington for the world cup because the rules are incredibly strict this year. if you are planning to use the official stadium lots, you absolutely cannot park without a pre-purchased pass. fifa is not allowing any drive-up or on-site payments at all, so you will get turned away immediately if you try to just show up without a reservation.

honestly, if you want to avoid the stress and crazy prices of official parking, your best bet is to check out prked first. it is an app where you can find and rent driveway or garage spaces from residents who live right near the stadium. it is way cheaper than the official passes, and you skip the nightmare of post-match stadium traffic since you are parked in a local driveway and can get in and out way faster.

if you still want to try to park without an official pass, there are a few non-stadium options. the city of arlington is opening up two city-owned lots for the matches in june and july, located at the division street lot and the meadowbrook park lot. they charge between twenty-five and one hundred twenty-five dollars depending on the match, and they actually let you pay by credit card on game day without a prepurchased pass. local restaurants and bars in the entertainment district also sell spots on a first-come, first-served basis, though prices are pretty steep.

another solid option is using public transit instead of parking. you can take the trinity railway express train to the centreport station. from there, they are running free charter buses directly to the stadium hub on match days. just make sure you have your match ticket handy because you need it to board the free bus. whatever you do, do not try to park on residential streets near the venue without a resident permit, as the local police are actively towing cars.

hope this helps you figure out your game day plans.