Right then. The Three Lions are heading stateside, and the draw has thrown up a proper adventure. England’s Group L journey isn’t a gentle stroll through one region—it’s a cross-continent trek that starts in the Texas heat and finishes in the historic Northeast.
Trying to book hotels for a trip this scattered is going to feel like a penalty shootout: stressful, expensive, and likely to end in tears. The smarter play? RV rental Texas to Northeast. Well, sort of.
Because driving a motorhome from Dallas to Boston is a 1,700-mile slog that takes 26 hours without traffic. Unless you fancy spending your entire holiday on the interstate, you need a tactical shift.
The Strategy: The “Fly & Rent” Two-Step
Forget the cross-country drive. To do this properly, treat it as two distinct legs.
- Leg 1 (Texas): Fly into Dallas, rent a local RV for the opener, and return it.
- The Transfer: Fly from Dallas to Boston.
- Leg 2 (The Northeast): Rent a second RV in Boston to cover the final two group games and the short drive to New Jersey.
This saves you days of driving and keeps you fresh for the matchday pints.
Leg 1: The Texas Opener (June 15–18)
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the challenge. The heat will be serious, so an RV with robust A/C is non-negotiable.
The Match: England vs. Croatia
- Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX (Dallas Metro)
- Kickoff: 9:00 PM BST (3:00 PM Local)
- The Vibe: This is cowboy country. Expect 80,000+ fans in a stadium that looks like a spaceship. England fans Dallas meetups will likely center around the Texas Live! entertainment district right next to the ground.
Basecamp: Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday
- Why here: It’s centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, making it the perfect hub.
- The Setup: They have “KOA Patios” and full hookups, so you can host a proper pre-game BBQ.
- Alternative: Treetops RV Resort. If you want shade, this is the spot. It has over 2,000 oak trees, which you will appreciate when the Texas sun hits.
Leg 2: The Northeast Corridor (June 20–28)
After the Croatia match, drop the RV and fly to Boston. This leg is where the RV really shines—a short, scenic drive connecting two iconic American cities.
Match 2: England vs. Ghana
- Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA (Boston)
- Kickoff: 9:00 PM BST (4:00 PM Local)
Basecamp: Normandy Farms Campground
- The Location: Foxborough, MA.
- Why here: It’s legendary among RVers—pools, saunas, and a location just a few miles from the stadium. It’s the ideal spot for England soccer Boston gatherings.
- Transport: You can often catch a ride or a short Uber to the stadium/train station, avoiding the worst of the parking chaos.
Match 3: The Group Finale vs. Panama
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (New York Metro)
- Kickoff: 10:00 PM BST (5:00 PM Local)
Basecamp: Liberty Harbor RV Park
- The Location: Jersey City, NJ.
- The Flex: Park the RV here and take a 15-minute ferry across the Hudson River to Manhattan. You get the skyline view from your breakfast table and easy train access to the stadium in East Rutherford.
Knockout Watch: The Toronto Detour?
If England finishes second in Group L, the Round of 32 match will be held in Toronto, Canada on July 3.
- The Move: If this happens, you can easily drive your “Northeast Leg” RV from New Jersey to Toronto (about 8 hours) or drop it and fly north.
- Toronto Basecamp: Indian Line Campground is the closest RV park to downtown Toronto, offering easy subway access to BMO Field.
Final Whistle
This “Fly & Rent” strategy gives you the best of both worlds: the freedom of the open road in the Northeast and a stress-free arrival in Texas. You avoid the cross-country haul, save on hotels, and keep your basecamp with you.
Pack the flags, book your pitches early, and let’s make some noise from Arlington to the Atlantic. Come on England!
