NexCourt to build six North Texas mini-pitches for World Cup legacy effort

NexCourt will supply six small-scale soccer courts across Dallas-Fort Worth for the North Texas FIFA World Cup 2026 legacy initiative. The project is aimed at expanding access to soccer in local parks and neighborhoods, with the first installations already underway.

Why it matters: - The six mini-pitches are meant to bring soccer closer to youth and families in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington. - The courts are part of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee’s legacy initiative tied to FIFA World Cup 2026. - The project is designed to create long-term recreational spaces in communities that may lack easy access to soccer facilities.

What happened: - NexCourt was selected to supply six community soccer mini-pitches across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. - The announcement came from Dallas businessman and former competitive soccer player Mark Kundysek, founder and president of NexCourt. - Construction on the first installations is already underway. - Several courts are expected to be completed in the next week.

The details: - The mini-pitches are designed to fit within existing parks, neighborhoods and urban spaces. - The six courts will cover more than 30,000 square feet of premium outdoor athletic surfacing. - Each location will feature customized athletic surfacing built for soccer training, pickup play and broader recreational use. - The projects are intended to support recreation, youth engagement and community connection. - The North Texas FWC Organizing Committee said the initiative supports its pledge to bring soccer to local communities during and after FIFA World Cup 2026. - Monica Paul, president of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee, said the effort will provide a lasting product for years to come. - NexCourt was founded in 1989 and has completed more than 10,000 athletic court installations across Texas and Oklahoma. - NexCourt’s work has included projects for professional sports organizations, municipalities, schools, developers, nonprofits and private clients. - Over three decades, NexCourt has partnered with groups including the Dallas Mavericks, FC Dallas, Dallas Stars, schools, municipalities and charitable foundations. - NexCourt says its focus combines high-performance athletic surfaces with community-centered design and long-term partnerships. - The company’s About section says NexCourt has installed more than 10,000 residential and commercial championship-tested game courts and gym flooring systems. - NexCourt says it has partnered with the Dallas Mavericks Foundation for more than 25 years. - NexCourt says it has also collaborated with Boys & Girls Clubs, professional sports teams, municipalities and nonprofit organizations. - More information is available at nexcourt.com.

Between the lines: - The project gives North Texas a visible community-use benefit as the region prepares for a summer of international soccer attention. - The mini-pitches also fit a broader strategy of using major sports events to leave behind local infrastructure, not just temporary tournament activity. - Kundysek framed the effort as a family-owned North Texas business contributing to a high-profile regional project. - The emphasis on underserved areas suggests the legacy initiative is targeting access gaps, not just new facilities.

What’s next: - More mini-pitch installations are expected to open in the coming days as construction continues. - The courts are expected to serve local communities long after the final FIFA World Cup 2026 match is played. - North Texas FWC legacy and fundraising initiatives are expected to continue supporting community projects tied to the tournament.

The bottom line: - The mini-pitch build is both a soccer investment and a community access play, with tournament legacy funding turning World Cup momentum into neighborhood recreation space.