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AT&T Stadium facts for kids
Cowboys Stadium – July 2009
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| Former names | Cowboys Stadium (2009–2013) |
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| Location | 1 AT&T Way Arlington, Texas 76011 United States |
| Coordinates | 32°44′52″N 97°5′34″W / 32.74778°N 97.09278°W |
| Owner | City of Arlington |
| Operator | Dallas Cowboys |
| Capacity | Football: 80,000 (expandable to 111,000 with standing room) |
| Record attendance | Football: 105,121 September 21, 2009 Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants Basketball: 108,713 March 13, 2010 Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey |
| Surface | Matrix artificial turf |
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| Broke ground | September 20, 2005 |
| Opened | May 27, 2009 |
| Construction cost | $1.3 billion ($1.77 billion in 2025 dollars ) |
| Architect | HKS, Inc. |
| Project manager | Blue Star Development/Jack Hill |
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| Dallas Cowboys (NFL) (2009 – present) Cotton Bowl Classic (NCAA) (2009 – present) Big 12 Championship Game (NCAA) (2009 – 2010) UIL Texas State Football Finals (2010 – present) Super Bowl XLV (2011) 2010 NBA All-Star Game NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship (2014) WrestleMania 32 (2016) |
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AT&T Stadium is a huge domed stadium located in Arlington, Texas. It is the home field for the Dallas Cowboys, a professional American football team. The stadium officially opened on May 27, 2009. It cost about $1.3 billion to build.
Before it was called AT&T Stadium, it was known as Cowboys Stadium from 2009 to 2013. In July 2013, the stadium's name changed to AT&T Stadium after a deal with the company AT&T. Besides football games, the stadium also hosts many other exciting events like concerts and other sports.
Stadium Design and Features
AT&T Stadium is one of the biggest covered stadiums in the world. It can hold 80,000 people for football games. It can even expand to fit up to 111,000 fans with standing room!
The stadium has two giant arches that are almost 300 feet (91 meters) tall. These arches stretch across the entire length of the stadium's dome. They are anchored to the ground at each end.
Inside the stadium, there are more than 3,000 LCD TVs. These screens are in the luxury suites, hallways, and food areas. This means fans can watch the action from almost anywhere in the stadium. The stadium also has one of the largest high-definition video screens in the world, which hangs right in the center.
The stadium also has special glass doors. These doors can open up at each end zone. This allows for an open-air feel when the weather is nice.
Major Events Hosted
AT&T Stadium is famous for hosting many big events, not just Dallas Cowboys games. Here are some of the major sports events it has held:
- Super Bowl XLV: This is the championship game of the NFL.
- Big 12 Championship Game: A major college football game.
- Cotton Bowl Classic: Another important college football bowl game.
- 2010 NBA All-Star Game: A special game featuring the best players from the NBA. This game set a record for the largest attendance at a basketball game, with over 108,000 fans!
- WrestleMania 32: A huge professional wrestling event.
- Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey: A big boxing match that drew a large crowd.
Images for kids
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Cowboys playing at the stadium
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University of Texas marching band during the Big 12 Championship game
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Several participants walk at the 2013 DFW MDA Muscle Walk; then known as Cowboys Stadium.
See also
In Spanish: AT&T Stadium para niños