AT&T StadiumAbout AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium is a multipurpose sports and events stadium in Arlington, Texas, and is the home field of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. The venue opened in 2009 and replaced the team’s previous home, providing a large, modern covered arena for football, concerts and other major events.
Key physical features include a retractable roof and a very large center-hung high-definition video board suspended above the playing field, both designed to enhance the spectator experience for up to tens of thousands of spectators. The stadium is used for regular-season NFL games, college football, concerts and other large-scale events.
The stadium was commissioned and built for the Dallas Cowboys and opened in 2009; it has since hosted Super Bowls, college championships and major cultural events. Its design emphasises flexibility for different event configurations and spectator sightlines.
The stadium is located in Arlington between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It lies to the west of downtown Dallas and is reachable by road from I-30 and local arterials.
- Tours: Public stadium tours operate on non-event days and typically include the field level, club areas and the stadium’s large center-hung video board.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is about 80,000 for most events and the venue can be configured to accommodate larger crowds for major events.
Best Time to Visit AT&T Stadium
Visit during the NFL season for game atmosphere; tours and museum exhibits are available year-round but check schedules.
Weather & Climate near AT&T Stadium
AT&T 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 (874 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 1° - 13° | 5° | 46 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 4° - 16° | 10° | 57 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 21° | 14° | 72 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 125 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 22° - 33° | 27° | 82 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 36° | 30° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 35° | 29° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium is in Arlington, Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth. From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport it’s about a 25-35 minute drive; stadium shuttles and ride-hailing services operate heavily on event days. Road access is via TX-360 and Interstate 30.
Tips for Visiting AT&T Stadium
- Traffic around AT&T Stadium (Arlington) is heavy on event days - use public transit where possible or arrive very early.
- If visiting on a non-event day, book a stadium tour to see the art collection and the massive retractable roof mechanism.
- Check the Cowboys' website for scheduled events and parking maps that designate lots and shuttle locations.