AT&T Stadium is a flagship sports and entertainment venue in Arlington, Texas and home to the Dallas Cowboys (NFL). The stadium hosts NFL games, college football, concerts, and major international events year-round, and is one of the 11 U.S. host venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Overview
AT&T Stadium opened in 2009 as the replacement for Texas Stadium, the Cowboys’ previous home in Irving. Located at 1 AT&T Way in Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth, the venue sits within the Arlington Entertainment District alongside Globe Life Field and Six Flags Over Texas. Designed by HKS, Inc., it was originally known as Cowboys Stadium before AT&T acquired naming rights in 2013. With a retractable roof and a center-hung video board that was once the largest in the world, AT&T Stadium is widely considered one of the most iconic NFL venues.
Fast facts
- Location: Arlington, Texas (1 AT&T Way)
- Teams: Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
- Capacity: 80,000 (expandable to 105,000+ for major events)
- Opened: May 27, 2009
- Construction: 2005–2009
- Cost: $1.3 billion
- Surface: Hellas Matrix Turf
- Premium Seating: 300+ luxury suites and 15,000 club seats
Architectural Features
Designed by HKS, Inc., AT&T Stadium is one of the most architecturally ambitious venues in professional sports:
- A retractable roof spanning 660,800 square feet, supported by two of the largest single-span arches in the world
- The signature center-hung video board measuring 160 feet long and 72 feet tall (one of the largest HD displays in any sports venue)
- Massive retractable end-zone glass doors that open the stadium to the outdoors
- A curated contemporary art collection with more than 50 commissioned works displayed throughout the venue
Arlington Entertainment District
AT&T Stadium anchors a unique sports and entertainment cluster, including:
- Globe Life Field (home of the Texas Rangers)
- Choctaw Stadium (former Rangers ballpark)
- Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor
- Texas Live! entertainment complex
- Adjacent hotels, restaurants, and parking for major events
Major Events
AT&T Stadium has hosted numerous high-profile events including:
- Super Bowl XLV (2011)
- NCAA Men’s Final Four (2014, 2024)
- College Football Playoff National Championship (multiple years)
- Cotton Bowl Classic (annually)
- WrestleMania 32 (2016) — set an attendance record at the time
- Major international soccer matches and concert tours
Upcoming major events:
- 2026 FIFA World Cup — scheduled to host nine matches, the most of any U.S. venue, including a semifinal