Can you bring water to AT&T Stadium (Dallas)

Updated 2026 Stadium rules Reader Q&A
Quick answer

It depends — water is allowed at 2026 World Cup matches under specific conditions. The rule applies at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Sealed bottles up to 500 ml are typically allowed, but rules vary by stadium. Refillable empty bottles are often permitted.

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

Sealed bottles up to 500 ml are typically allowed, but rules vary by stadium. Refillable empty bottles are often permitted. 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.

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Alternative

If water is restricted at AT&T Stadium, the practical alternative is water fountains inside the venue.

Bottom line

It depends — water is allowed at 2026 World Cup matches under specific conditions. 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.