Match Days at the National Medal of Honor Museum
June 14-July 14, 2026
Your Match Day Starts Here
Just off Interstate 30 and steps from Dallas Stadium, the National Medal of Honor Museum is a convenient match day destination in the heart of Arlington's Entertainment District.
Whether you're arriving early, meeting friends, or waiting for traffic to clear after the match, explore immersive exhibits, enjoy food and refreshments, and relax on the Event Deck. Discover why the Museum was named the #1 Best New Museum in America in the USA TODAY 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Awards and recognized among the World's Most Beautiful Museums of 2026—the only museum in the Western Hemisphere to receive the distinction.
While soccer brings the world to Arlington, the stories inside the Museum remind us that courage, service, and character transcend borders. With Museum parking available for ticket holders and the area's designated rideshare hub located on-site, the Museum makes it easy to begin or end your match day experience. Whether you have 45 minutes or an entire afternoon, it's a meaningful stop just a short walk from Dallas Stadium.
Match Day Hours, Parking & Getting Here
Museum Hours
The National Medal of Honor Museum will be open from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. on all Arlington match days.
Easy Access
Located just off Interstate 30 in Arlington's Entertainment District, the Museum is one of the easiest destinations to reach on match days.
Museum Parking
Guests with Museum admission tickets will have access to Museum parking. All guest vehicle traffic will be routed to Ballpark Way, with entry located between Esports Stadium Arlington and the parking garage. Upon arrival, an attendant will verify your Museum admission and direct you to available Museum parking spaces.
Please note that guests without Museum admission may be subject to parking rates established throughout the surrounding entertainment district.
Plan Your Visit
Match Day on the Event Deck
Before heading to the stadium, spend time on our elevated Event Deck overlooking Arlington's Entertainment District.
From 12 p.m.–7 p.m., guests can enjoy:
- Lawn games
- Food and beverages
- Partner activations
- Museum merchandise
- Live DJ entertainment
Featured Activations
The Event Deck will feature live entertainment, food, and partner activations throughout all nine Dallas Stadium match days: June 14, June 17, June 22, June 25, June 27, June 30, July 3, July 6, and July 14. The full match schedule can be viewed here.
Guests can enjoy a live DJ, Kona Ice, and Lone Star IV Medics at every match-day activation. Kendra Scott will join the festivities during July match days.
Food & Drinks
On the Event Deck
Food, beverages, and select Museum merchandise will be available for purchase throughout the day on the Event Deck.
Inside the Museum
1861 Café & Restaurant will be open during all match days, offering a full menu of food and beverage options, indoor seating, and access to its outdoor patio. Whether you're looking for a quick bite before kickoff, a family meal, or a comfortable place to relax and escape the Texas heat, 1861 Café & Restaurant provides a welcoming place to gather before or after the match.
EXPLORE 1861 CAFÉ RESTAURANT
Make the Most of Match Day
Whether you have 45 minutes or an entire afternoon, we invite you to make the National Medal of Honor Museum part of your match day experience.
Explore immersive exhibits, experience award-winning architecture, enjoy food and refreshments, and discover stories that continue to inspire visitors from across the country and around the world.
Just steps from Dallas Stadium, the National Medal of Honor Museum offers a meaningful way to spend your time before or after the match—and a reminder that extraordinary stories can connect us all.
Thank You to Our Partners
The National Medal of Honor Museum thanks our partners for helping create memorable experiences for visitors throughout Arlington's match days.
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