How Much Is Parking at AT&T Stadium?
Parking at AT&T Stadium for Dallas Cowboys games ranges from $25 to $100 depending on which lot you choose and how far in advance you buy.
The stadium operates a tiered pricing system across its 15 numbered lots. The closest premium lots, Lots 4 through 7, run $75 to $100 and sit directly adjacent to the stadium with the fastest post-game exit. Mid-range Lots 10 through 12 cost $50 to $60 and offer a moderate walk with tailgating access. Economy Lots 14 and 15 are the most affordable at $25 to $35, located roughly a 15-minute walk from the east gates.
Buying through the Cowboys app or SeatGeek in advance is always the smarter move. Cash purchases at the lot gate cost $10 to $20 more than prepaid rates. For non-Cowboys events, pricing varies by event, so check the AT&T Stadium parking page for event-specific rates before you leave home.
World Cup 2026 parking is an entirely different price category. Official FIFA parking passes sold through JustPark start at $125 for early group-stage matches and climb to $275 for the semifinal. Private lots in the Entertainment District have listed rates as high as $1,000-plus for high-demand matches. See the dedicated World Cup section below for the full breakdown.
AT&T Stadium Parking Lots and Maps
AT&T Stadium has approximately 12,000 parking spaces spread across 15 numbered lots, plus nearly 12,000 additional spaces in lettered lots surrounding the Texas Rangers Ballpark (Globe Life Field) that open for Cowboys game days.
The numbered lots (1-15) are color-coded as Blue Lots (premium, closest to the stadium) and Silver Lots (standard, slightly further out). Lot 1 sits on the north side off Randol Mill Road and serves as a key drop-off and ADA zone. Lot 6, on the south side off Cowboys Way, is the second designated drop-off and pick-up area. Lots 4-7 are the Blue premium tier directly adjacent to the gates. Lots 10-12 occupy the mid-range Silver tier. Lots 14 and 15 form the economy perimeter on the east side.
The lettered lots (A through N) around Globe Life Field open for Cowboys games when the Texas Rangers are not playing at home, adding significant capacity to the district. The Texas Live! garage between the two stadiums also sells parking at $30 to $40 in advance, offering the added benefit of entertainment options before kickoff.
Parking areas open five hours before Cowboys games. Vehicles parked within the stadium security perimeter are subject to a security inspection before entry. For personalized lot directions, the Cowboys parking map is available at dallascowboysmaps.com.
Preferred and Premium Parking at AT&T Stadium
Premium parking at AT&T Stadium means Blue Lots 4 through 7, the four lots directly adjacent to the stadium’s main gates, priced at $75 to $100 per vehicle.
These lots are the closest to every stadium entrance, provide the shortest walk in Texas summer heat, and typically allow faster vehicle egress after the final whistle because their exits feed directly onto Cowboys Way and Randol Mill Road before the larger surface lots have emptied. For Cowboys games, these lots require advance purchase through SeatGeek or the Dallas Cowboys app, cash is accepted at the gate but costs significantly more.
Season ticket holders can purchase season parking passes that lock in a designated lot assignment for every home game. A season pass is valid only for the specific lot listed on the pass, and passing fans must arrive together if they want to park next to each other. Limousine drop-off is available in Lot 1 and Lot 6, with limo parking on Randol Mill Road and Cowboys Way, a limo parking pass is required.
For premium suite and club-level guests, covered parking in the Globe Life Field garages is available at $30 to $40 advance and $45 to $50 game-day when the Rangers are not home. These garages are a meaningful comfort upgrade during August and September Cowboys games when surface lot temperatures can exceed 100°F.
Free Parking Near AT&T Stadium
There is no officially designated free parking at AT&T Stadium for major events, but lower-cost alternatives exist if you are willing to add a walk.
Street parking in residential Arlington neighborhoods surrounding the Entertainment District is limited and heavily enforced on game days. The city of Arlington permits eligible property owners in the entertainment district to operate paid lots on game days but does not regulate their prices, so cash-only gravel lots on Randol Mill Road, Division Street, and Collins Street typically ask $20 to $30. Quality and safety vary significantly, stick to attended lots with clear signage.
The furthest economy lots (Lots 14 and 15 on the east perimeter) represent the closest thing to budget parking within the official system at $25 to $35. The 15-minute flat walk to the east gates is manageable and straightforward. Some fans also park further away in neighborhoods north along Randol Mill Road, arriving early to claim spots before restricted enforcement zones activate.
For Cowboys games, the Via Arlington on-demand rideshare service covers the city and can bridge the gap from a remote parking spot or nearby hotel. No free city shuttle service is available on a regular-season basis.
Can You Tailgate at AT&T Stadium?
Yes, tailgating is permitted at AT&T Stadium for Dallas Cowboys and college football games, and it is one of the better tailgate setups in the NFL.
Tailgating is allowed from the time lots open and continues for up to two hours after the final whistle. The official policy permits tailgating in designated tailgating spaces only, these are spaces outside each parking lot assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Tailgating is prohibited in Lot 3, parts of Lot 5, Lot 8, and Lot 9. All other lots have designated spaces.
Charcoal and gas cooking are both permitted. Open-flame fires of any kind are not. Coals must be disposed of in the designated coal containers throughout the lots, do not dump coals on grass or asphalt or under vehicles. Items that are prohibited in the lots include deep fryers, amplified sound systems or radios played at loud levels, weapons, fireworks, and the sale of food, beverages, or merchandise. Each tailgating space covers a 9-foot wide by 12-foot deep area per vehicle, and drive aisles must remain clear at all times.
For World Cup 2026 tailgating rules, see the dedicated section below. The situation is different and still being finalized by Arlington and FIFA.
ADA and Handicap Parking at AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium provides accessible parking spaces in every lot, issued on a first-come, first-served basis, arrive early to secure a spot close to the gates.
To park in an accessible space, you need two things: a valid parking pass for the designated lot and a state-issued disabled parking placard or accessible license plate. Accessible spaces are available across Blue Lots 7, 10, 11, and 15, Silver Lots 4, 5, 12, 13, and 14, and Texas Rangers Parking Lots V, J, M, and N. Violators parking in accessible spaces without credentials are subject to citation and possible loss of season parking privileges.
For guests who need mobility assistance, free accessibility shuttles run from every Cowboys parking lot to the stadium and back after events. Shuttles are limited to the guest requiring assistance plus one companion. Accessibility shuttle tent pick-up points are located near stadium Entries A, D, J, and G. Two drop-off zones exist at the stadium: one on the north side of Randol Mill Road in Lot 1, and one on the south side off Cowboys Way in Lot 6. Post-event pick-up at these zones may be delayed due to traffic, the alternative pick-up zone is at the Miller LiteHouse entrance adjacent to North Collins Street and Cowboys Way.
For ADA seating questions or assistance during your visit, stop by a Guest Services Booth on the concourse behind Sections 219, 244, 420, or 451, or call Guest Services at (817) 892-4161.
Uber and Lyft Drop-Off at AT&T Stadium
The designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up zone for Cowboys games and regular events at AT&T Stadium is Lot 15, located off Randol Mill Road at Webb Street.
For World Cup 2026 match days, rideshare drop-off and pick-up has been relocated. The Esports Stadium Arlington parking lot, situated next to the Medal of Honor Museum, is the official designated rideshare and taxi zone for all nine World Cup matches. That lot sits approximately 0.7 miles from the stadium entrance, a 10 to 15-minute walk. Spectators dropped off there will be directed to use a newly constructed 10-foot sidewalk along the east side of AT&T Way for a direct walking route to the stadium.
Post-match surge pricing for Uber and Lyft at AT&T Stadium is notoriously severe. After sold-out NFL events, fans have reported paying $80 to $120 for rides to Dallas hotels that normally cost $20. For a World Cup semifinal with roughly 93,000 fans departing simultaneously, expect the upper range or higher. The best strategies: walk 10 to 15 minutes away from the stadium perimeter before requesting a ride, wait 45 to 60 minutes inside the stadium concourse for pricing to normalize, or pre-book a fixed-price car service before match day.
Public Transit to AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium has no direct rail connection, this is the single most critical transit fact for any visitor to understand before planning a trip.
Arlington has historically operated without a public bus or rail system of its own. For Cowboys regular-season games, the primary transit-adjacent option is the Cowtown Express bus from downtown Fort Worth, departing from the Vickery Park and Ride at the 200 block of West Vickery Boulevard near the T&P rail station. The Arlington Trolley also runs seasonal shuttle service within the Entertainment District, with stops along East Road to Six Flags north of Choctaw Stadium, useful for hotel guests within the district.
For World Cup 2026, a coordinated multimodal transit plan has been unveiled by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), DART, Trinity Metro, and the TRE. The primary transit route works as follows: ride the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) from Victory Station in downtown Dallas or Fort Worth Central Station in downtown Fort Worth to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, approximately 6 to 8 miles from the stadium. At CentrePort, match ticket holders board complimentary charter buses bound for the Bus Hub, a designated transit drop-off zone just north of the stadium. From the Bus Hub it is approximately a 10-minute walk to the stadium entrance.
Total door-to-stadium travel time from downtown Dallas or Fort Worth is estimated at about 90 minutes. Officials recommend beginning the journey up to four hours before kickoff. TRE fares are approximately $2.50 to $5.00 and can be purchased on the GoPass app. If the TRE reaches capacity, a Dynamic Charter Service will transport match ticket holders directly from Victory Station or Fort Worth Central Station to the Bus Hub. All visitors must purchase a transit pass to use DART, TRE, or Trinity Metro services, purchase through the GoPass app before reaching the station.
World Cup 2026 Parking at AT&T Stadium
Parking for FIFA World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium, officially rebranded Dallas Stadium for the tournament, operates under an entirely different system than a Dallas Cowboys game day, and fans who show up expecting normal NFL-style parking will face significant problems.
The venue is officially known as Dallas Stadium during the World Cup due to FIFA’s sponsorship neutrality policy, which prohibits commercial venue naming rights inside the FIFA perimeter. AT&T Stadium is the largest venue in the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup, configured to a capacity of 92,967 for tournament matches. North Texas is hosting nine matches in total, more than any other U.S. host city, including a semifinal, making this one of the two or three highest-stakes parking and logistics challenges in the tournament.
The single biggest change from Cowboys games: all parking must be purchased in advance. FIFA’s official parking platform is JustPark (justpark.com), and parking will not be available for purchase on site on match day. Walk-up cash transactions at the lot gate, the standard fallback for Cowboys fans, are not an option for World Cup matches. Approximately 16,600 spaces will be allocated for general spectator parking around the stadium on match days. If you purchase parking through FIFA, you will be assigned a specific recommended travel route to balance load across the road network. Your GPS may suggest a different route, follow your assigned FIFA route, not your GPS.
Prices on the official FIFA/JustPark platform reflect dynamic, demand-based pricing. For early group-stage matches, reserved parking has ranged from $125 to $200. For the semifinal, prices climb to $200 to $275. Private lots operated by property owners in the Entertainment District are not regulated by the city of Arlington or FIFA, and some have listed prices from $91 to over $1,000 for high-demand matches. Book official FIFA parking early, prices rise as match day approaches and availability shrinks.
Match-day road closures around the stadium are substantially wider than anything seen during a Cowboys game. AT&T Way will be closed between Cowboys Way and Randol Mill Road. Cowboys Way will be closed between North Collins Street and AT&T Way. A portion of Nolan Ryan Expressway from Road to Six Flags to the south hotel entrance will also be closed. Interstate 30 and I-20 are expected to be severely congested for hours before and after each match, local residents and commuters are advised to seek alternate routes. Heavy inbound traffic along Stadium Drive and Collins Street begins approximately three hours before kickoff. The optimal arrival window for drivers is two to two and a half hours before the match.
For fans who want to avoid the parking cost and road closure headaches entirely, the official transit plan offers a real alternative. Ride the TRE from Victory Station in Dallas or Fort Worth Central Station to CentrePort Station, then board a complimentary charter bus (included with your match ticket) to the Bus Hub north of the stadium, followed by a 10-minute walk to the gates. Total travel time from downtown is approximately 90 minutes. Begin your journey up to four hours before kickoff and purchase your TRE pass in advance via the GoPass app.
Tailgating during World Cup 2026 remains unresolved as of publication. Arlington police initially confirmed tailgating would be permitted, then walked that statement back the following morning. FIFA has stated it has no formal policy restricting tailgating but that site-specific restrictions may be imposed in alignment with host city public safety authorities. Final tailgating rules will be communicated before the tournament opens on June 11, 2026. Check FIFA.com and arlingtontx.gov/worldcup for the confirmed policy before your match day.
AT&T Stadium Parking Tips
For Cowboys and regular-season events, buy your parking pass through the Dallas Cowboys app or SeatGeek before you leave home. Cash at the gate costs $10 to $20 more and premium lots sell out. Lots 4 through 7 are worth the premium if you want the fastest exit, official lots close to the stadium typically clear in 45 to 60 minutes post-game, while economy lots can take longer. Arriving five hours early (when lots open) gives you the best shot at a tailgate space before they fill on first-come, first-served basis.
For World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium, the rules change entirely. Buy your parking pass on JustPark, FIFA’s official platform, as early as possible. Prices rise with demand and no walk-up sales occur on match day. Follow the travel route assigned with your FIFA parking pass, not your GPS. If you are using the TRE transit plan, start your journey four hours early, buy your GoPass transit ticket in advance, and have your match ticket ready at CentrePort for charter bus boarding. For rideshare on World Cup days, request your pickup at the Esports Stadium Arlington lot (not the main stadium entrance) and plan for a 10 to 15-minute walk to the gates. Post-match rideshare surges hit 3 to 6 times normal rates, walk away from the stadium before requesting a ride, or wait inside for 45 to 60 minutes for pricing to normalize.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does parking cost at AT&T Stadium for Cowboys games?
Parking for Dallas Cowboys games ranges from $25 to $35 in economy Lots 14 and 15 up to $75 to $100 in premium Blue Lots 4 through 7 closest to the stadium. Buying in advance through the Cowboys app or SeatGeek saves $10 to $20 compared to cash at the gate.
Where do I park for World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium?
All World Cup 2026 parking at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium’s official FIFA name) must be purchased in advance through JustPark, which is FIFA’s official parking platform. Approximately 16,600 spaces are allocated around the stadium for match days, but no walk-up or cash parking is available on site. FIFA assigns you a recommended travel route with your parking pass, follow that route, not your GPS, to help balance road loads.
Is parking included with my World Cup 2026 ticket?
No. World Cup 2026 match tickets and parking passes are sold separately. You must purchase a parking pass independently through FIFA’s official platform, JustPark, before match day. Prices start at $125 for early group-stage matches and rise to $275 or more for the semifinal due to FIFA’s dynamic, demand-based pricing.
Can I tailgate at the World Cup at AT&T Stadium?
The final tailgating policy for World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium has not been definitively confirmed. Arlington police initially said tailgating would be permitted, then walked the statement back. FIFA has stated it has no formal ban on tailgating but that local authorities may impose site-specific restrictions. Check FIFA.com and arlingtontx.gov/worldcup for the confirmed policy before your match day.
What is the official rideshare drop-off for World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium?
For World Cup 2026 matches, Uber, Lyft, and taxi drop-off and pick-up are designated at the Esports Stadium Arlington parking lot, located approximately 0.7 miles (a 10 to 15-minute walk) from the stadium entrance. Spectators are directed to a newly constructed sidewalk along the east side of AT&T Way to walk to the venue.
How do I use public transit to get to World Cup 2026 matches at AT&T Stadium?
Ride the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) from Victory Station in downtown Dallas or Fort Worth Central Station to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. At CentrePort, match ticket holders board complimentary charter buses to the Bus Hub north of the stadium, then walk approximately 10 minutes to the gates. Total travel time from downtown is about 90 minutes, begin your journey up to four hours before kickoff and buy TRE tickets in advance on the GoPass app.
How early should I arrive for Cowboys game parking?
AT&T Stadium parking lots open five hours before Cowboys games. Arriving two to three hours before kickoff is recommended for most fans, but arrive right at lot opening if you want a designated tailgating space, since those are first-come, first-served and fill quickly in premium lots.
Where is the Uber and Lyft drop-off at AT&T Stadium for Cowboys games?
The designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up zone for Cowboys games is Lot 15, located off Randol Mill Road at Webb Street. Note that for World Cup 2026 match days, rideshare operations are relocated to the Esports Stadium Arlington lot, approximately 0.7 miles from the stadium.
Is tailgating allowed at AT&T Stadium for Cowboys games?
Yes. Tailgating is permitted from the time lots open and for up to two hours after Cowboys and college football games. It is allowed in most lots but prohibited in Lot 3, parts of Lot 5, Lot 8, and Lot 9. Charcoal and gas grilling are permitted; open flames, amplified sound systems, deep fryers, and selling food or merchandise are not.
Where is ADA parking at AT&T Stadium?
Accessible parking spaces are available in every lot at AT&T Stadium on a first-come, first-served basis. You need a valid parking pass for the designated lot plus a state-issued disabled parking placard or accessible license plate. Key ADA lots include Blue Lots 7, 10, 11, and 15 and Silver Lots 4, 5, 12, 13, and 14. Free accessibility shuttles run from all lots to the stadium, with tent pick-up points near Entries A, D, J, and G.
