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Frisco to host Sweden National Team for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Frisco will serve as the home base for the Sweden National Team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What you need to know: Sweden secured its spot in the tournament with a 3-2 win over Poland in the UEFA Path B playoff final March 31, according to a FC Dallas news release. Sweden will use Frisco’s Toyota Stadium as a training facility and stay at the nearby Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort and Spa in between games.

Some context: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, with multiple matches scheduled at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Dallas-Fort Worth area will host nine matches, which is more than any other U.S. host city.

One more thing: Toyota Stadium is currently undergoing $182 million worth of renovations, including adding more than 3,400 seats, new sports lighting and luxury suites. A FC Dallas spokesperson said construction will pause while the stadium is hosting Sweden for their training facility and resume after summer.

 
On The Transportation Beat
Frisco drivers to see lane closures on Gaylord Parkway through summer

Drivers in Frisco will see new traffic changes starting April 1 as construction starts on a roundabout at the intersection of Gaylord Parkway and Ohio Drive, according to a city news release.

What you need to know: Gaylord Parkway will close west of Ohio Drive, and traffic will be detoured north to Warren Parkway. Additionally, northbound and southbound traffic on Ohio Drive will share the east side of the roadway, with one lane open in each direction, the release states. 

One more thing: The road closure and traffic shift are expected to be in place until August, the release states.

 
now open
Black Rock Coffee Bar serves beverages, pastries in Frisco

Black Rock Coffee Bar opened a second Frisco location March 27, according to the company website.

On the menu: Black Rock Coffee Bar offers hot, iced and frozen coffee options as well as what the company describes as “coffeeless” options, including hot chocolate, chai tea latte and more.

  • 7030 Stonebrook Parkway, Ste. 200, Frisco

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

'Hello Dolly'

Vinyl Record Show

April 3, 7:30 p.m.; April 4, 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Plano

April 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Grapevine

More info

More info

 

North Dallas Toy Show

Sheraton McKinney Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt

April 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Allen

April 4, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
McKinney

More info

More info

 
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Stay In The Know
Here are 10 Dallas-Fort Worth area farmers markets to visit this spring

Local farmers markets are now opening for the 2026 season. Here’s a list of some Dallas-Fort Worth markets to check out.

1. McKinney Farmers Market: The McKinney Farmers Market has been ranked the No.1 farmers market in the state for three years. Some market products include produce, flowers, glass, resin art, jellies and jams.

  • 315 S.Chestnut St., McKinney
  • Open Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon

2. Frisco Fresh Market: Participate in a variety of events like Goat Yoga or listen to live music at the Frisco Farmers Market. Vendors sell a variety of desserts, condiments, bath products and consumer goods.
  • 9215 John W. Elliott Drive, Frisco
  • Open Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

3. Farmers Market of Grapevine: The Farmers Market of Grapevine offers food, produce and more in downtown Grapevine. Produce comes from participating farms from all across Texas, including Reeves Family Farm in McKinney and Cooper Creek Growers in Denton.
  • 520 S. Main St., Ste. 203, Grapevine
  • Open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

 

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