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.

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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.
Texas Stadium
Texas Stadium - former stadium in Irving, Texas (demolished 2010)
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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.

Spring/Fall (best for visiting site)
Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 15-28°C
Mild weather is most pleasant for visiting the former stadium site and surrounding area.
Summer (hot)
Jun-Aug · 30-38°C
Very hot and humid-outdoor visits are less comfortable.
Winter (mild)
Dec-Feb · 5-15°C
Cooler but generally mild compared with many U.S. regions; note the original Texas Stadium structure was demolished in 2010, so there are no events there.

Weather & Climate near Texas Stadium #

Climate

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).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (127 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 36°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 35°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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