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AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium is a retractable-roof stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

AT&T Stadium is a retractable-roof stadium in Arlington, Texas, and the home field of the Dallas Cowboys. It opened in 2009 and is known for its large capacity and distinctive architecture.

What it is

AT&T Stadium is a major sports and entertainment venue in Arlington, Texas. It serves as the home stadium for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League and also hosts college football games and other large-scale events. The stadium opened on May 27, 2009, and was originally called Cowboys Stadium until AT&T acquired naming rights in 2013.

Key details

The stadium has a regular seating capacity of about 80,000, which can be expanded to over 100,000 for certain events, making it one of the NFL's largest venues. It features a retractable roof and was designed by architect HKS. The playing surface is artificial turf.

Events

Beyond Dallas Cowboys games, AT&T Stadium hosts major college football events such as the Cotton Bowl Classic and the Big 12 Championship Game. It is also used for concerts and other entertainment events.

In short

  • Home stadium of the Dallas Cowboys since 2009.
  • Seats about 80,000, expandable to over 100,000.
  • Retractable roof and designed by HKS.
  • Originally called Cowboys Stadium until 2013.

Quick questions

What is AT&T Stadium?
It is a retractable-roof stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
When did AT&T Stadium open?
It opened on May 27, 2009.
What was the stadium called before?
It was originally called Cowboys Stadium.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT%26T_Stadium
    Supports: Location, opening date, primary tenant, former name, capacity, retractable roof, and major events
  2. StadiumDB — https://stadiumdb.com/stadiums/usa/cowboys_stadium
    Supports: Capacity, former names, opening date, cost, ownership, and record attendance
  3. The Dallas Socials — https://www.thedallassocials.com/blog/att-stadium-arlington/
    Supports: Ownership context, public-private partnership, and capacity overview
  4. HKS — https://www.hksinc.com/what-we-do/projects/att-stadium/
    Supports: Architect attribution and design overview
  5. Dallas Sports Commission — https://www.dallassports.org/directory/at-t-stadium/
    Supports: Venue features, retractable roof, and stadium scale
  6. AT&T Stadium — https://attstadium.com/stadium-info/a-to-z-guide/
    Supports: Address and venue information