BTS\u2019s Arirang World Tour makes a stop Aug. 15 and 16 at Arlington\u2019s AT&T Stadium. When it comes to K-pop shows, fans usually know how to throw it down with parties before and after the performance, freebies meetups, cupsleeve events and fan projects.<\/p>\n
Members of the BTS ARMY are well aware of the preparation involved in seeing the iconic K-pop band. But if you are a new fan, are going to your first K-pop show or haven\u2019t been to an event at AT&T Stadium, here are some important things to know before getting there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Location and transportation<\/p>\n
Attendees can purchase parking for both days<\/a> in advance, with prices ranging from $80 to $500<\/a> depending on the lot and location. All parking lots will be open at 9:30 a.m. for fans arriving early.\u00a0<\/p>\n For more affordable parking options, surrounding businesses may open up their lots and offer spots ranging from $20 to $50. However, those alternatives usually mean a potential 10- to 25-minute walk to the stadium.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you take a rideshare to AT&T Stadium, you will be dropped off at Parking Lot 15, along East Randol Mill Road. From there, it\u2019s about a 15-20 minute walk to the stadium entrance.\u00a0<\/p>\n Though there is no direct public transportation from the Trinity Railway Express to AT&T Stadium, Arlington residents can use the Arlington On-Demand ride-booking system, which would drop you off near the stadium or at parking lots 1, 6 or 10. Fort Worth residents can also take the TRE from the Fort Worth Central Station in downtown Fort Worth to the CentrePort TRE Station, and book Arlington On-Demand from there. Prices for the ride-share system range from $3-$8, depending on the distance.\u00a0<\/p>\n Entrance and exit<\/p>\n If you plan to arrive early, doors to the stadium open at 5:30 p.m. on both days\u00a0<\/p>\n In the meantime, attendees can wait at either the Miller LiteHouse, near entrances J, H and G, or AT&T East Plaza near entrances B, C and D. The Miller LiteHouse and AT&T East Plaza will open at 3 p.m. Be sure to check your ticket for your specific entry gate.\u00a0<\/p>\n Concertgoers should anticipate a 10:45 p.m. ending to both shows, and the stadium will officially shut its doors at 11:45 p.m., with parking lots closing at midnight.<\/p>\n Timeline for the BTS show: <\/p>\n 9:30 a.m. – AT&T Stadium parking lots open<\/p>\n 3 p.m. – Miller LiteHouse and AT&T East Plaza open<\/p>\n 5:30 p.m. – AT&T Stadium doors open; check ticket for specific entry gate\u00a0<\/p>\n 8 p.m. – Show begins\u00a0<\/p>\n 10:45 p.m. – Estimated ending time<\/p>\n 11:45 p.m. – Stadium doors close<\/p>\n Midnight – Parking lots estimated closing time <\/p>\n What to bring and in what bag<\/p>\n If you are hoping to bring freebies, be sure your bag doesn\u2019t make you have to turn around.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to the AT&T Stadium policy, bags brought into the stadium are required to be clear PVC or vinyl totes and should be 12x6x12 inches or smaller. Resealable clear plastic storage bags that are up to 1 gallon are also permitted. Concertgoers are also allowed to bring a small wallet or clutch purse that can be placed inside their clear bags. The wallet should be approximately the size of a hand and no bigger than 4.5×6.5 inches with or without a handle.\u00a0<\/p>\n Exceptions will only be made for medically necessary items, after inspection by AT&T Stadium staff.<\/p>\n Concertgoers cannot bring fanny packs, camera bags, backpacks or luggage.\u00a0<\/p>\n These items are prohibited from entering AT&T Stadium:<\/p>\n If you are arriving early to line up for merchandise, be sure to bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen. Both Saturday and Sunday are expected to have a high of 101 with sunny conditions according to the National Weather Service.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Last-minute tickets<\/p>\n Tickets for the Arirang World Tour are completely sold out on SeatGeek, the stadium\u2019s official primary ticketing partner. However, fans may still be able to purchase available tickets through secondary markets such as StubHub or Ticketmaster at their own discretion.\u00a0<\/p>\n Resale tickets currently range anywhere from $260-$2,000 depending on seat location.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fan activities<\/p>\n Concert weekend will be a BTS fans dream, with freebies meet-ups, cupsleeve events, special restaurant menus, and pre- and post-show parties planned back to back.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you are looking for day-of events nearby while you wait for gates to open, Texas Live! will be hosting \u201cInto the Boraverse\u201d in partnership with Owl Craft Events from Aug. 14-16. The event will include freebie swaps, a live DJ and vendors to jump-start your experience. Pre-sale tickets are $7 and day-of tickets are $10 and available to purchase on AXS.\u00a0<\/p>\n Or, stop by Pan Pan Bakery on Saturday morning for a coffee and BTS-themed concha, or browse through local art vendors selections.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cupsleeve events will also take place all weekend long at varying locations across DFW. Ann Liu, owner of Little Lilly Sushi, created a spreadsheet<\/a> breaking down all the events for fans to explore.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you are hoping to be a part of fan projects or events, the BTS ARMY has split up and identified each day with different names.\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday attendees are welcome to be a part of the \u201cTexas ARMY Unites\u201d project<\/a>, and Sunday concertgoers can join in on the \u201cButterfly Project.\u201d<\/a> Both fan projects have Instagram pages and group chats with updates on where to pick up supplies, as well as instructions on when specific projects will be set in motion throughout the concert.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fans can also pre-order official merchandise online on the Weverse Shop website.<\/a> Pickup will be at the Esports Stadium Arlington on Ballpark Way. Operating hours will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 14-16.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bianca Rodriguez-Mora is a reporting fellow for the Fort Worth Report. 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