Big news for Dallas sports fans, and honestly, for anyone who loves seeing the city shine on the global stage. The Dallas soccer scene has been on fire lately, and FIFA just announced that the Dallas–Fort Worth area is officially included in the U.S.–Mexico–Costa Rica–Jamaica joint bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Updated December 2025
THE 2031 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP IN DALLAS
If the bid is selected, DFW would help welcome the largest Women’s World Cup in history. And with Dallas already gearing up for the 2026 men’s tournament, the timing couldn’t be better.
Why This Is a Huge Deal for Dallas
Dallas is already one of the biggest stages in world sports, and now the momentum is building yet again. With stadium upgrades underway, fan festival locations mapped out, and a strong joint bid in motion, DFW is positioned to play a major role in the future of women’s soccer. A few reasons why this is huge news:
AT&T Stadium is already getting a major glow-up
Arlington’s iconic stadium is in the middle of $295 million in upgrades ahead of the 2026 Men's World Cup. Those improvements would roll right into 2031, making Dallas one of the most modern and fan-ready host sites in the world.
Dallas is positioned as a global event powerhouse
In the bid documents, Dallas is highlighted as a premier major-event hub — and even pitched as the ideal location for the International Broadcast Center, the media nerve center that powers worldwide coverage.
FIFA Fan Fest plans are already mapped out
Two beloved local destinations — Fair Park and Sundance Square — have been proposed as official FIFA Fan Fest locations. Think massive watch parties, concerts, cultural events, and thousands of fans flooding the city to celebrate the tournament.
A record-breaking tournament is in the works
The proposed format includes:
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48 teams (the biggest Women’s World Cup ever)
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Mid-June through late July timeline
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4.5 million fans projected to attend across host cities
If Dallas is selected, the economic and cultural impact would be huge, from tourism and hospitality to global visibility.
When We'll Know More
FIFA is expected to announce the final host cities in April 2026, right as Dallas is hosting the men's World Cup. So the city could be celebrating two mega-wins within the same year!
