Soccer is alive and well in the Alamo City, so here’s how to nab tickets to the Dallas-hosted World Cup. | Photo by Jamie Schwaberow
Soccer lovers, unite. In case you missed it, the FIFA World Cup will host matches in Dallas next year from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19.
Snagging tickets can be a little tricky for those who haven’t done it before. Without further ado, here’s how to get your own in five easy steps.
Register interest online
Your first stop is to go to the official FIFA site and formally register your interest in tickets. That way, you’ll receive updates on all parts of the sales process.
Obtain a FIFA ID
To create your own FIFA ID, you’ll visit FIFA.com/tickets. At the top right corner of the page, you’ll want to click on the “person” icon and then “SIGN UP.” Safely enter the personal details requested, create a unique and secure password, and agree to conditions.
Watch for the first draw
The first phase of ticket sales is decided by draw, so you’ll need to register and apply during this period. The first draw period will open Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Free Coworking Day at WMSA | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | 11854 Wurzbach Road | Free | Join Working Moms of San Antonio for a free day to connect with other working moms in a chic, feminine coworking space.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Synthesis & Subversion Redux | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Studio at Ruby City | Free | Ruby City proudly presents Synthesis & Subversion Redux, an exhibition celebrating the legacy of Frances Jean Colpitt and the evolving conversation around Latinx art.
Friday, Aug. 23
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden | 9 a.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | Free with admission | Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape.
Saturday, Aug. 24
Bulverde Market Day | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bulverde Market, Bulverde | Price of purchase | Stop by this hoppin’ market, home to 25+ makers of art, products, and specialty foods and held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month.
Sunday, Aug 25
Goat Yoga at Hyatt Regency Hill Country | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa | $25 | This 45-minute beginner-friendly yoga class is accompanied by playful goats, followed by time for guests to cuddle and take photos with the animals.
Monday, Aug. 26
Men I Trust Equus North American Tour | 8 p.m. | Boeing Center at Tech Port | $41+ | Known for their hypnotic melodies and dream-pop soundscapes, the Canadian indie trio — Emma Proulx, Jessy Caron, and Dragos Chiriac — delivers an electrifying musical experience.
A $3.6 million shopping center coming soon to the city’s Far Westside appears to be making strong construction progress, although its exact completion date remains undetermined. The 24,000-sqft retail building near Alamo Ranch was expected to be complete by Aug. 1 according to state filings. (MySA)
Quoted
“I think I have been very clear that I want the Spurs here. I want a good deal, and I think we can confidently ... work with the community if we have confidence in the data.” That’s what Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said this week ahead of Thursday’s vote on Project Marvel funding. (KSAT)
Development
GBMC’s fourth multifamily project in New Braunfels — a 62-unit project called Dovetail Condominiums — is close to completion, and is expected to be finished by the end of 2025. It offers 450 to 1,650-sqft housing options designed to bridge the gap between apartment housing and single-family homes. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Biz
Just Love Coffee Cafe, a Tennessee chain dedicated to hand-roasted coffee and raising funds for families seeking adoption, is coming soon to San Antonio. The company has not disclosed the exact time frame, but documents filed with the state seem to indicate a tentative October completion date. (San Antonio Culture Map)
Ranked
US News & World Report has named two San Antonio high schools among the nation’s best. Basis San Antonio’s Shavano Campus was ranked No. 7 in Texas and No. 58 nationwide, while SAISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy ranked No. 11 in Texas and No. 98 in the US. (San Antonio Culture Map)
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Just how great are Trinity University and Texas State University? Among the top 391 colleges in the nation, according to the Princeton Review.
Featured
Conde Nast Traveler has named the San Fernando Cathedral one of the most haunted spots in America — the only Texas site on the list. Ever since some long-buried bones (thought to belong to Alamo soldiers) were discovered in 1936 at the 300-year-old church, reports of grisly apparitions have been commonplace. (San Antonio Culture Map)
Sports
College Football is just days away, and the Texas A&M Aggies have high expectations for the 2025 season. Matt Galatzan and Harrison Reno bring you some bold predictions for the Aggies this season. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Featured Deal
San Antonians can now plant themselves at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Now through Sunday, Aug. 31, San Antonians can use code SATX to get $10 off memberships. Snag the deal.*
Weather
Fire, storms, and theft — oh my. Hazard insurance picks up where basic coverage stops, filling in the gaps before it’s too late. Higginbotham can help protect your home before disaster hits.*
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The San Antonio Zoo is absolutely slaying it with this baby flamingo compilation on the organization’s official Instagram this week. What makes a rough day better? Two words: baby flamingoes (also known as “chicks” or “flaminglets”). Don’t take our word for it — go buy zoo tickets yourself and make a visit.
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Texas State was just named one of the top schools in the US by the Princeton Review, but did you know it’s also one of the top 25 theater schools in the world?
I’ve been lucky enough to direct Texas State students and alumni actors and they are talented. Pro tip: Keep an eye on the theater program’s upcoming performances so you can grab tickets and say you knew them before they made it big.
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