FIFA International Broadcast Center Announcement

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Under Embargo until after Dallas City Council vote on Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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FIFA International Broadcast Center Announcement

What

The Dallas City Council will vote on approval of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's International Broadcast Center (IBC) to be located at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The IBC will house thousands of international media in downtown Dallas as a hub during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Who

Eric L. Johnson, Mayor of Dallas
Zarin Gracey, Dallas City Council Member/Chair Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Sports Recruitment and Retention
Jesse Moreno, Dallas City Council Member, District 2
Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, Interim City Manager of Dallas
Monica Paul, Executive Director, Dallas Sports Commission
Amy Hopfinger, Chief Business & Strategy Officer, FIFA World Cup 26

When

11:30 a.m., December 11, 2024, Press Conference/Media Availability

Where

Dallas City Hall - Flag Room (6th Floor)
1500 Marilla St., Dallas, Texas 75201

*This is a media-only event.

*Spanish interpretation will be provided

Links for live feed: YouTube.com/CityOfDallasCityHall or https://www.dallascitynews.net/watch-live