FIFA still hasn’t announced what city will host the tournament’s International Broadcast Center, but Dallas officials say an agreement is being finalized and...
The City Council approved the upgrades to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center even though FIFA hasn’t confirmed the site will host the International Broadcast Center.up to $15 million in upgrades to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to host the main broadcast hub
The center will temporarily house thousands of media personnel covering the World Cup and host the main broadcast feed for all matches. City officials Wednesday morning canceled a news conference scheduled for later in the day announcing the international broadcast center. Rosa Fleming, director of the city’s convention and event services, told council members FIFA recommended an announcement in January or February for all of the confirmed events being hosted in Dallas.
After the vote, Fleming said the city hopes to recoup much of the $15 million in rental and other fees FIFA would have to pay. Those fees are still under negotiation.The City Council approved an eight-month deal with FIFA to use the convention center and surrounding area. The agreement will run from January 2026 to August 2026. Dallas hosted the international broadcast center at Fair Park in 1994, the last time the World Cup came to the United States.
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