Amon G. Carter StadiumAbout Amon G. Carter Stadium
Amon G. Carter Stadium is an outdoor football stadium located on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, and serves as the home venue for the TCU Horned Frogs football team. The facility is a regional college-sports landmark with a bowl-style seating configuration and press and hospitality facilities.
The stadium hosts collegiate football games, university events and occasional non-sporting events, with modern amenities added through phased renovations. Concourse and seating upgrades have focused on fan experience, press operations and player facilities.
The original stadium opened in the early 20th century and has undergone multiple expansions and renovations to modernize infrastructure and increase seating. Renovations in the 2000s and 2010s reconfigured seating, improved access and updated support spaces.
The stadium sits on the TCU campus in Fort Worth, within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, and is a short drive from downtown Fort Worth and regional transportation routes.
- Primary use: The stadium is the home field for the TCU Horned Frogs football program and hosts college football games, commencements and special events.
- Seating capacity: Following several major renovations, seating capacity is approximately 45,000 spectators.
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Best Time to Visit Amon G. Carter Stadium
Best experienced during the college football season for full atmosphere; access is event-dependent.
Weather & Climate near Amon G. Carter Stadium
Amon G. Carter Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 36°C. Moderate rainfall (838 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 1° - 13° | 4° | 45 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 4° - 17° | 10° | 54 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 21° | 14° | 68 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 12° - 25° | 19° | 89 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 117 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 21° - 33° | 27° | 83 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 23° - 36° | 30° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 36° | 29° | 53 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 19° - 32° | 25° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 13° - 26° | 20° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 54 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 3° - 15° | 6° | 50 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Amon G. Carter Stadium
On the TCU campus in Fort Worth; see stadium directions above. Accessible via I-30 and local roads; campus parking and shuttles operate on game days.
Tips for Visiting Amon G. Carter Stadium
- If attending a game, buy tickets in advance and arrive early to navigate campus parking and tailgates.
- Campus parking restrictions apply on event days - follow posted signs and university directions for shuttle services.
- Check for on-campus tours if interested in the stadium's architecture and renovation history.