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What is at&t stadium?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Type Retractable-roof stadium[1]
Location Arlington, Texas, United States[1]
Home team Dallas Cowboys[1]
Opened May 27, 2009[1]
Standard capacity 80,000[1]
Expanded capacity Over 100,000[1]

AT&T Stadium is a retractable-roof sports stadium in Arlington, Texas, and the home venue of the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. It opened in 2009 and holds 80,000 fans in standard configuration, expandable to over 100,000 for special events.

Context

AT&T Stadium is a retractable-roof stadium in Arlington, Texas, and the home of the Dallas Cowboys [1]. It opened on May 27, 2009, and has a standard football capacity of 80,000, with reconfiguration for more than 100,000 people for some events [1]. The stadium was formerly called Cowboys Stadium [2].

Documented claims

  • AT&T Stadium is the home field of the Dallas Cowboys and a major NFL venue. [1]
  • The stadium can be reconfigured to hold more than 100,000 people for larger events. [1]

Questions and answers

Is AT&T Stadium the biggest?

It is not the biggest overall, but it can hold over 100,000 fans when reconfigured, making it one of the largest NFL venues [1].

How many fans fit in AT&T Stadium?

In standard configuration, it seats 80,000, but it can be expanded to more than 100,000 for special events [1].

Why is it named AT&T Stadium?

The stadium was originally called Cowboys Stadium, but it was later renamed AT&T Stadium [2].

Sources

  1. Facts about the ATT Stadium - Toadvine Enterprises — toadvine.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. AT&T Stadium: Home of the Dallas Cowboys - The Stadiums Guide — thestadiumsguide.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places