Texas Stadium
Park Former NFL stadium, once home to the Cowboys
Texas Stadium in Irving was the Dallas Cowboys’ home from 1971 to 2008; demolished in 2010, the site draws sports historians and Cowboys fans who visit plaques and nearby team‑related exhibits.
Texas Stadium was a large American football stadium in Irving, Texas, that served as the home of the Dallas Cowboys from 1971 until 2008. The venue was notable for its distinctive roof with a large central opening.
As a demolished venue it is now a historic reference rather than a visitor site; photographs and plaques around the former site record the stadium’s role in Dallas sports history. While standing it hosted NFL games, concerts and large events with seating for tens of thousands of spectators.
The stadium opened in 1971 and became an iconic home for the Dallas Cowboys through the 1970s, 1980s and beyond. After the team moved to a new facility, Texas Stadium was demolished in 2010 and the site redeveloped for other uses.
Texas Stadium was located in Irving in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, near Arlington and Dallas, with easy access from major regional roads.
- Distinctive roof feature: The stadium was famous for its partial roof with a large central opening, a distinctive design feature often described as a 'hole in the roof.'
- Cowboys era: Home of the Dallas Cowboys from 1971 until the team moved to a new stadium in 2009; the structure was demolished in 2010.
Tips for Visiting Texas Stadium #
- Texas Stadium was demolished in 2010 and no longer exists as a spectator venue; visitors looking for Dallas Cowboys history should head to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, which houses the team's main exhibits and tours.
- If you're researching the former stadium site, check local Irving resources for any commemorative markers or redevelopment info rather than expecting an intact stadium to visit.
Best Time to Visit Texas Stadium #
There are no events at Texas Stadium (demolished in 2010); visit the site in spring or fall for the most comfortable weather if you plan to see the location.
Weather & Climate near Texas Stadium #
Texas 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 (911 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (127 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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August
August is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).