Arrive 3-4 hours early — enough time for 1-2 brewery stops before the match
Most breweries on both loops open by 12pm on weekends and 3pm on weekdays
Visit the closest breweries first — several on each loop are within a 5-10 minute drive of the stadium
Order a flight (sampler) instead of full pints to try more in less time

After the Final Whistle

Most Texas taprooms stay open until 10-11pm — plenty of time for post-match celebrations
Friday & Saturday matches: breweries open until 11pm or midnight
Plan your rideshare — match-day surge pricing drops ~30 min after final whistle
Non-match days are the best time for unhurried brewery tours and tastings

Getting There

Transit & Transportation

Arlington — AT&T Stadium

9 matches including a semifinal

No public transit to AT&T Stadium — Arlington has no rail or bus service to the venue
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) is the best option. Drop-off zones are on Randol Mill Rd and AT&T Way
Driving: match-day parking runs $40-75. Lots fill early — arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
Brewery strategy: visit DFW breweries before the match (most are 5-15 min drive), rideshare to the stadium for kickoff

View all breweries near AT&T Stadium →

Houston — NRG Stadium

7 matches

METRORail Red Line stops at NRG Park/Fannin South — connects to downtown Houston brewery district
Rideshare also works well. Pick-up/drop-off on Kirby Drive and McNee Road
Better transit than Arlington — take the light rail from downtown Houston brewery stops directly to the stadium
Brewery strategy: visit breweries near the METRORail line, then ride straight to NRG Park

View all breweries near NRG Stadium →

Without a Match Ticket

Watch the Match at a Brewery — via Tesla Robotaxi

Match tickets sold out long ago and resale is well above face value. If you want the atmosphere without the stadium, both Dallas and Houston now have Tesla Robotaxi service (launched April 18, 2026) that can drop you off at a taproom inside the service zone to watch the match with locals. Note: the Robotaxi geofences are small at launch and do not reach AT&T Stadium or NRG Stadium — use it for the brewery leg, not the stadium leg.

Dallas — Uptown & Downtown

Zone: Dallas North Tollway → US-75, Park Cities → Downtown (~30 sq mi)

3 breweries in-zone across Uptown, Design District, and Cedars
Service hours 6am–2am daily on Model Y
Hail via the Tesla app — no driver, no safety operator

View the Dallas Robotaxi Loop →

Houston — NW / Jersey Village

Zone: between US-290 and TX-249, Beltway 8 → FM-1960 (~25 sq mi)

2 breweries in-zone — 11 Below (Willowbrook) and Senate Avenue (Jersey Village)
Service hours 6am–2am daily on Model Y
Central Houston craft corridors (Sawyer Yards, Heights, EaDo) are outside the current zone

View the Houston Robotaxi Loop →

International Visitors

Welcome from Anywhere

All breweries on both loops are selected for international accessibility. Texas craft beer culture is famously welcoming — no membership required, no reservations needed for most taprooms.

Payment & Tipping

Credit & debit cards accepted at all breweries. Apple Pay and Google Pay widely accepted
Tipping: $1-2 per beer at the bar, or 15-20% at full-service tables
No need to carry cash — Texas breweries are almost entirely cashless-friendly

Know Before You Go

Drinking age: 21+ — bring your passport or valid government-issued ID. Non-US IDs accepted at most breweries
Weather: June-July in Texas is hot (95-105°F / 35-40°C). Indoor taprooms have A/C. Hydrate between beers
Hours: most taprooms open 12pm-11pm on weekends, 3pm-10pm on weekdays

Getting from the Airport

DFW Airport → Arlington: ~20 min by rideshare ($25-35)
IAH (George Bush) → Houston: ~30 min by rideshare ($30-40)
HOU (Hobby) → NRG Stadium: ~15 min by rideshare ($15-25)
English is the primary language. Many Houston breweries have Spanish-speaking staff

Plan Your World Cup Brewery Crawl

Ready to explore Texas craft beer?

View the full loops with detailed directions, or plan a custom trip starting from your hotel.

Arlington Loop →Houston Loop →Plan a Custom Trip →

Explore responsibly. Use rideshare to get between breweries and stadiums on game days. This guide is designed for multi-day exploration — pace yourself and enjoy the tournament.