FIFA World Cup 26 International Broadcast Center to be hosted in Dallas

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas has been selected as the official hub for the FIFA World Cup 26 International Broadcast Centre, which will serve as the global broadcast operations home for the tournament.

Dallas previously hosted the International Broadcast Center for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The IBC is the home for all FIFA related media operations between television, radio and online journalists. Preliminary estimates are that the IBC will be home to approximately 2,000 broadcast media representatives for seven months, including in the build-up to and during the tournament.

“Securing the International Broadcast Centre firmly places the city of Dallas and our North Texas region at the centre of the world’s attention during FIFA World Cup 2026,” said North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee President Monica Paul. “It is a tremendous honour to host thousands of media professionals at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, as they will highlight our city and region throughout the entirety of the tournament, once again showcasing our city and region’s ability to collaborate and deliver on a global scale.”

Dallas will have nine matches during the 2026 World Cup, the most of any city, and the Metroplex region also has five potential team base camp options, the most of any region.

Dallas City Council in December approved $15 million in infrastructure upgrades to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The IBC will also serve as the headquarters for FIFA’s Host Broadcaster, Media Partners, Content Production Department and Football Technology and Innovation Department.

“Being selected as host city of the FIFA World Cup 2026 International Broadcast Centre is a monumental win for Dallas and a testament to our global appeal and readiness to shine on the world stage,” said Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. “I am thrilled that the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will serve as a hub to showcase our city, its rich culture and the hospitality of our community to millions of viewers around the globe.”