Can you bring outside food to AT&T Stadium (Dallas)

Updated 2026 Stadium rules Reader Q&A
Quick answer

No, you cannot bring outside food to a 2026 World Cup match. The rule applies at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Most World Cup venues prohibit outside food except for documented medical or infant needs.

AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000) follows FIFA's tournament-wide item policy. US federal regulations may add further restrictions specific to Dallas.

Why the rule

Most World Cup venues prohibit outside food except for documented medical or infant needs. Dallas's stadium operators have implemented the FIFA baseline plus standard USA regulations on prohibited items. Local context: AT&T Stadium has a retractable roof and one of the largest video boards in the world.

At the gate

Alternative

If outside food is restricted at AT&T Stadium, the practical alternative is concessions inside the stadium.

Bottom line

No, you cannot bring outside food to a 2026 World Cup match. The rule is uniform across the 2026 tournament unless a venue-specific override is announced via the FIFA app. AT&T Stadium has not currently announced an override for this item.