England are in Dallas. The Three Lions face Croatia in Group L on June 17 — a proper rematch of that 2018 World Cup semifinal that ended with Perišić's equaliser and Mandžukić's extra-time dagger. This time, England's travelling army descend on a city that — remarkably for America — has the pub infrastructure to actually handle them. Dallas has the strongest English supporter scene in the American South, a world-class EPL pub, and enough real ale to get you through a penalty shootout. Here's everything you need to know.
When does England play in Dallas and where do fans watch?
England face Croatia in Group L at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on June 17 at 3:00 PM CT — a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semifinal. The Londoner Pub in Addison, rated the #1 EPL pub in America by NBC Sports, is the hub for Dallas England supporters' clubs. There is no rail to the stadium: use the TRE plus the free charter bus, or pre-booked FIFA JustPark parking ($125–$500). The stadium is air-conditioned with the roof closed against the 95–100°F heat.
Jun 17 England v Croatia, 3pm CT, AT&T Stadium (2018 SF rematch)
The Londoner (Addison) = England supporters HQ
No DART rail to Arlington — TRE + free charter bus or JustPark $125–$500
Texas heat 95–100°F — hydrate; stadium is air-conditioned
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The Londoner Pub in Addison is rated the number-one EPL pub in America by NBC Sports and serves as the official home of the Dallas Gooner Society, Shed End Dallas, Toon Army Dallas, and Dallas Lions. No other American South city comes close to Dallas for English football infrastructure.
Dallas English Pub Scene
Where Are the Best English Pubs in Dallas?
Most American cities that host World Cup matches can point you toward a generic sports bar showing Premier League at 7 AM on weekends. Dallas is different. The DFW metro has a substantial British expat community, a long history of English football supporter clubs, and — critically — a pub that's been doing it right for decades. When the travelling England support rolls into town, they aren't starting from scratch.
The Londoner Pub at 14930 Midway Road in Addison has been named the number-one EPL pub in America by NBC Sports. It isn't a marketing claim. It's a genuine football pub: real ale, a full English breakfast, block party events that spill into the car park, and a clientele that can actually name the 1966 squad. Every major English supporters club in Dallas calls The Londoner home — the Dallas Gooner Society (Arsenal), Shed End Dallas (Chelsea), Toon Army Dallas (Newcastle United), and Dallas Lions (England national team supporters). For the June 17 England vs. Croatia match, expect the car park to be rammed by mid-morning.
England's last encounter with Croatia on a World Cup stage ended in genuine heartbreak at Russia 2018 — Kieran Trippier's early free kick, Perišić's equaliser just before the hour, and then Mandžukić's extra-time winner that sent Croatia to the final and England home. The travelling support for this Group L rematch in Dallas will be enormous, the noise level will be considerable, and The Londoner's block party will be the place to be well before kickoff.
When Does England Play in Dallas?
England have one group stage match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Make it count.
Date
Kickoff (CDT)
Match
Stage
Opponent
Wed, Jun 17
3:00 PM
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Group L
Croatia
That 3:00 PM local kickoff is 9:00 PM back in England — a civilised time for the folks at home watching on ITV. For fans in Dallas, it means a full match day starting with a proper breakfast and building through the afternoon heat. Wednesday also means the city is not in full weekend mode, which helps with rideshare availability and pub space — though The Londoner will fill up regardless.
AT&T Stadium seats 80,000 for World Cup matches and will be functionally sold out. England always travel in significant numbers and the US has a large British expat community. Book accommodation in central Dallas or Uptown well in advance — Arlington hotels near the stadium will be priced at a significant premium.
Staying Past the Group Stage? Go Month-to-Month
The tournament runs June 11 to July 19 — 39 days, with the Dallas semifinal on July 14. If England go deep you'll want to stay. Furnished Apartments Dallas offers month-to-month furnished leases so you skip five weeks of nightly hotel surge.
14930 Midway Road, Addison, TX 75001. This is your base of operations. Named the number-one EPL pub in America by NBC Sports, The Londoner is a genuine football pub in the American South — a sentence that shouldn't be possible but somehow is. Proper real ale, a full English breakfast served all morning, and block party events for major fixtures that turn the car park into an extension of the bar. The Dallas Gooner Society, Shed End Dallas, Toon Army Dallas, and Dallas Lions all call this home. Arrive early for the England match — this place will be rammed. It's in Addison, about 15 miles north of downtown Dallas, so plan on driving or rideshare.
Harwood Arms — Uptown Dallas
An official Chelsea FC bar with a scotch library that would make a Glaswegian weep with joy. The Harwood Arms serves shepherd's pie and sausage rolls, carries a rotating selection of whiskies, and draws a knowledgeable football crowd for big fixtures. Closer to downtown than The Londoner and walkable from several Uptown hotels. A more refined drinking experience if the block party at The Londoner isn't your register.
The Crafty Irishman — Downtown Dallas
Walking distance from DART stations in the heart of downtown. Not strictly an English pub but the kind of proper Irish bar English fans have been comfortable in since time immemorial. Good selection of draught beer, live music on evenings, and easy transit access — useful if you're based downtown and heading to the Fan Festival at Fair Park.
Happiest Hour — Victory Park
Located in Victory Park, close to the Victory DART station that connects to the FIFA Bus Bridge on match days. Happiest Hour has an excellent rooftop terrace, a strong beer selection, and the practical advantage of being within walking distance of the bus bridge pickup point. Ideal for a pre-match pint before boarding the shuttle to Arlington.
Texas Live! — Arlington (Next to the Stadium)
The entertainment complex directly adjacent to AT&T Stadium. Multiple bars, massive screens, and a carnival atmosphere on match days. This is where you go in the 90 minutes before entering the stadium and — crucially — where you should go in the 60 to 90 minutes after the match while rideshare surge pricing from Arlington returns to earth. Expect a 3 percent facilities fee added to all your drinks and food here.
Where to Eat — British Comfort and Texas Revelations
You can find a full English and fish and chips in Dallas. You can also discover that Texas BBQ is an entirely legitimate form of national cuisine. Both experiences deserve your attention.
Comforts of Home
The Londoner Pub does a proper full English breakfast — eggs, back bacon, sausages, beans, toast, the works — served through the morning. Fish and chips also on the menu. If you need a morning that feels like Wetherspoons but better, this is your destination. Harwood Arms does a solid shepherd's pie and sausage rolls throughout the day.
For curry — because a proper English football weekend requires it — head to the Richardson international corridor, about 20 minutes north of downtown. Richardson and Plano have significant South Asian communities and authentic Indian restaurants that will scratch that itch.
You're in Texas — Eat Accordingly
Terry Black's BBQ (3025 Main St, Dallas) — brisket, ribs, and sausage that will recalibrate what you thought slow-cooked meat could be. Queue forms early but moves efficiently. This is the post-match dinner destination after a deep Ellum evening.
Pecan Lodge (2702 Main St, Dallas) — another Deep Ellum BBQ institution, slightly more charismatic in setting. The beef rib is the size of a novelty item and tastes like nothing you have encountered.
Mariano's Hacienda Ranch (2614 Majesty Dr, Arlington) — founded by Mariano Martinez, the man who invented the frozen margarita machine in 1971 (the original machine is now in the Smithsonian). You should have one. Or several. They're conveniently close to AT&T Stadium.
Late Night:Armoury D.E. in Deep Ellum stays open until 2 AM and does genuinely good food late into the night — burgers, craft beer, and a crowd that's happy to debrief a match until closing. Fuel City on I-35 is a 24-hour petrol station taqueria that sounds like a joke until you taste the tacos. It isn't a joke.
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Match Day Plan — Wednesday, June 17, 3:00 PM Kickoff
A minute-by-minute guide to getting from bed to brisket, via Croatia.
Morning
9:00 AM — Full English at The Londoner
The Londoner Pub opens early on match days. Arrive for a proper full English breakfast. The supporters clubs will already be setting up. Order a coffee, avoid the first pint until 10 AM at the absolute earliest — it’s going to be a long day in 35°C heat.
Transit
11:00 AM — DART to Fair Park Fan Festival
Take DART Green Line to the Fair Park Fan Festival for a couple of hours. England's biggest group stage day deserves the full atmosphere. Apply sunscreen before stepping outside — fair skin burns in under 15 minutes in direct Dallas sun.
Transit
12:30 PM — Victory Station Bus Bridge
Head back to Victory Station and board the FIFA Bus Bridge shuttle to AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Nominal cost, runs directly to the stadium. Expect queues — build in 20 minutes of buffer.
Pre-Match
1:30 PM — Texas Live! Pre-Match Pint
The entertainment complex next to the stadium opens up the pre-match atmosphere properly. Cold beer, massive screens, and thousands of England fans building themselves up for the rematch. Note the 3% facilities fee on everything.
Stadium
2:00 PM — Enter Stadium
Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. Bring only a clear bag (12"x6"x12" or one-gallon freezer bag). Stadium is entirely cashless — cards and contactless only. Tickets are digital via FIFA ID app — have it loaded before leaving the pub.
Match
3:00 PM — KICKOFF. COME ON ENGLAND.
England vs. Croatia. Group L. Revenge served cold inside a beautifully air-conditioned 72°F dome. AT&T Stadium seats 80,000 and it will be loud. Perišić is not here this time. Neither is Mandžukić. This is a different story.
Post-Match
5:00 PM — Texas Live! Debrief
Whatever the result, don’t immediately try to rideshare from Arlington. Surge pricing is severe for 60 to 90 minutes post-match. Head to Texas Live!, have a drink, eat something, and wait for prices to normalise. You’ll save £80.
Evening
7:00 PM — Bus Bridge Back & Deep Ellum
Bus Bridge back to Victory Station, then into Deep Ellum via rideshare or DART. Deep Ellum is Dallas's live music and nightlife district — exactly where post-match energy belongs.
Night
8:00 PM — Terry Black's BBQ & Armoury D.E.
Terry Black's for brisket and ribs (they close when meat sells out — go before 9 PM). Armoury D.E. for post-dinner drinks and the full Deep Ellum experience until 2 AM. A proper end to a proper match day.
In Dallas for the Group Stage?
A furnished apartment in Downtown puts you near The Londoner, DART, and the Bus Bridge. Skip the surge-priced hotel and have a proper base for the full match day experience.
Dallas hosts 9 World Cup matches including the July 14 semifinal. Furnished Apartments Dallas has 2–3BR furnished units across Uptown, Plano, and Richardson — full kitchens, in-unit laundry, month-to-month leases built for matchday families.
About 35 minutes west of Dallas by car (Uber costs around $40 each way). The Fort Worth Stockyards are the genuine cowboy article — longhorn cattle drives down Exchange Avenue twice daily, the world-famous Billy Bob's Texas honky-tonk, and enough Stetson hats to make you feel you've arrived somewhere entirely foreign. Which you have. Take the photo with the longhorn. You know you want to.
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
The JFK assassination museum at the former Texas School Book Depository. Historically significant, meticulously presented, and genuinely moving. Book tickets in advance — this will sell out during World Cup. Located in downtown Dallas and easily reachable from DART. It's more powerful than you expect.
Fair Park FIFA Fan Festival
The official FIFA Fan Festival is at Fair Park in East Dallas, reachable directly by DART Green Line. Stages, food, cultural activations, and giant screens showing every match. Fully outdoors — see the heat warnings above and plan your visit before 11 AM or after 4 PM. Free entry for most activations.
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Dallas sun will burn fair English skin in under 15 minutes at peak hours. SPF 50+ isn't optional — it's the single most important item you pack. Apply before you leave the pub, reapply every two hours, and wear a hat. You aren't in Benidorm — the UV intensity is on a different level.
Most Important Tip for English Fans
Six Survival Tips for Three Lions Fans in Texas
1. The Sun Will Get You — Faster Than You Think
Dallas in June averages 35°C (95°F) with dry heat and fierce UV radiation. Fair skin — and England's travelling support carries a considerable amount of it — burns in 10 to 15 minutes in direct midday sun. Apply SPF 50+ before any outdoor activity, reapply every two hours, wear a wide-brim hat, and bring quality sunglasses. The Londoner has a car park. Fair Park is fully exposed. The walk from the bus bridge to AT&T Stadium has no shade. You've been warned.
2. Nothing is Walking Distance — This is Not London
Dallas is a car city. The distances between attractions, pubs, and transit stops that look reasonable on Google Maps aren't walkable in 35°C heat. The Londoner is 15 miles from downtown. AT&T Stadium is 20 miles from Dallas. Even within neighbourhoods, blocks are long and pavements aren't always present. Use DART where it goes, the bus bridge for the stadium, and rideshare for everything else. Download the GoPass App for transit.
3. AT&T Stadium is in Arlington — There Is No Tube
The stadium isn't in Dallas. It isn't served by the London Overground. There's no direct rail connection. The bus bridge from Victory Station is the recommended transit option, and it does the job — but plan it in advance. Full details in the Getting to AT&T Stadium guide, which covers every realistic option including parking, rideshare strategy, and how to dodge the post-match surge pricing that will otherwise relieve you of £100.
4. Tipping is Not Optional — 18 to 20 Percent
American service workers depend on tips. It's embedded in the social contract. Eighteen to 20 percent on sit-down meals, $1 to $2 per drink at the bar. Tipping less isn't acceptable here in the way that ordering tap water and nursing it for four hours is acceptable in some European cultures. The listed menu price doesn't include a service charge. Pay the tip. Texas also adds 8.25 percent sales tax to everything — the price on the menu is never the price you pay.
5. The Beer is Ice Cold — Except at The Londoner
American bars serve beer at temperatures that would horrify a proper English publican. Ice cold lager, served in a frozen glass, on a 95°F day — it's actually fine, it just isn't what you know. The Londoner is one of the very few American venues that serves real ale at cellar temperature, as God intended. Embrace the cold beer everywhere else; enjoy the proper ale at The Londoner. Both have their place in a Dallas World Cup week.
6. Carry Your Passport — Drinking Age is 21
The legal drinking age in Texas is 21 and it's strictly enforced. If you look under 30 — and even if you're considerably over 30 — you may be asked for ID. Carry your passport, not just a driving licence. Foreign driving licences aren't universally accepted at American bars. This goes for anyone in your group who might be a younger sibling, partner, or enthusiastic teenager who snuck on the trip. One person without a passport causes everyone problems at the door.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best English pub in Dallas for the 2026 World Cup?
The Londoner Pub at 14930 Midway Road in Addison is the undisputed top choice — named the number-one EPL pub in America by NBC Sports. It hosts the Dallas Gooner Society, Shed End Dallas (Chelsea supporters), Toon Army Dallas (Newcastle), and Dallas Lions, and it runs massive block party events for major England matches. For the England vs. Croatia group stage match on June 17, expect standing room only by 9 AM. The Harwood Arms in Uptown is an excellent backup, with a scotch library, shepherd's pie, and an official Chelsea FC bar designation. Both serve proper real ale — a rarity in American sports bars.
Is there a train to AT&T Stadium from Dallas for the England match?
No direct rail connection exists between downtown Dallas and AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The DART Green Line runs from downtown Dallas to the Victory Station area, where you can connect to the FIFA Bus Bridge shuttle that runs directly to AT&T Stadium on match days. Alternatively, take DART to Fair Park for the FIFA Fan Festival. The bus bridge is the most affordable option at nominal cost; rideshare from central Dallas to Arlington runs $40 to $60 pre-match and can surge to $150 or more post-match. Full transit planning details are available in the <a href="https://www.relocatemetx.com/dallas/world-cup-2026/getting-to-att-stadium/">Getting to AT&T Stadium guide</a>.
What is the England vs. Croatia match date and kickoff time in Dallas?
England face Croatia in Group L on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM local Dallas time (CDT). This is a 9:00 PM kickoff for fans watching in the UK. AT&T Stadium in Arlington hosts the match. England and Croatia played out one of the most dramatic World Cup semifinal encounters in recent memory at Russia 2018 — Ivan Perišić's equalizer, Mario Mandžukić's extra-time winner — so the atmosphere for this Group L rematch will be electric. Arrive at The Londoner by 9 AM for a full English before heading to the stadium.
Where do English supporters clubs meet in Dallas?
The Londoner Pub (14930 Midway Rd, Addison) is the hub for virtually every English supporters group in Dallas. The Dallas Gooner Society (Arsenal), Shed End Dallas (Chelsea), Toon Army Dallas (Newcastle United), and Dallas Lions (England national team) all use The Londoner as their official home. For club-specific gatherings, Harwood Arms in Uptown doubles as an official Chelsea FC bar. The pub scene in Addison — about 15 miles north of downtown Dallas — is the strongest English football infrastructure in the American South.
How hot is Dallas in June and what should English fans know?
Dallas in June averages 95 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (35 to 38°C), which is dry heat rather than the soupy humidity of Houston. For English fans accustomed to mild summers, this is a genuine shock: fair skin burns in under 15 minutes in direct Texas sun. The dry heat is deceptive because you do not feel the sweat on your skin — your body is losing fluid rapidly without the usual visual cue of soaked clothing. Apply SPF 50+ sunscreen before any outdoor activity, drink water proactively every hour (do not wait until you feel thirsty), and plan midday activities inside air-conditioned venues. AT&T Stadium itself is climate-controlled to a very comfortable 72°F — bring a light layer for the contrast.
What are the alcohol and tipping rules English fans should know?
The legal drinking age in Texas is 21 — strictly enforced. Carry your passport as proof of age since foreign driver licences are not universally accepted at US bars. Tipping is non-negotiable in the United States: 18 to 20 percent at sit-down restaurants, $1 to $2 per round at the bar. Unlike UK service charges, the listed menu price does not include a tip and servers depend on gratuities for the bulk of their income. Beer at most Dallas sports bars is served ice cold — often too cold for British palates. The Londoner Pub is one of the few American venues that serves proper real ale at cellar temperature.
