Dallas’ downtown convention center will be the official broadcast hub for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, soccer and city officials announced Wednesday. The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will host FIFA’s International Broadcast Center with setup for the summer tournament expected to start in January 2026.

Dallas will officially host the International Broadcast Center for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced on March 5. The decision by FIFA ends more than a year of speculation going back to February 2024, when the organization revealed that nine World Cup games will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the most of any host venue.

Dallas will host the International Broadcast Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing significant economic benefits. The center will accommodate 3,000 to 5,000 broadcasters and staff, with $15 million in improvements at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.

FIFA World Cup International Broadcast Center is coming to Texas, and will take place at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

Texas is expanding its role in next year's FIFA World Cup beyond hosting matches in Houston and Dallas. In addition, Dallas will be home to the International Broadcast Center and 2,000 members of the media.