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About Cotton Bowl Stadium Parking Lots

The Cotton Bowl Stadium Parking Lots sit at the heart of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, offering a legendary outdoor football experience with a seating capacity of over 91,000. Opened in 1930 as Fair Park Stadium and renamed Cotton Bowl Stadium in 1936, this venue has hosted the Cotton Bowl Classic, the Red River Rivalry, State Fair of Texas events, and NFL Championship games. Whether you’re here for a college gridiron showdown or a major event, we’ve got you covered with access details, seating information, parking options, transit tips, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations.

Pro tip: secure your seats and plan your day early. The page includes an interactive seating map on the official Cotton Bowl Stadium site to help you find the best vantage point for your event. We’ll point you to reliable parking options, convenient transit, and nearby stays to make your visit smooth and straightforward.

Fair Park’s broad grounds feature over 14,000 parking spaces for events, with on-site and off-site options. Parking fees may apply, and rideshare drop-off is accessible at park entry. Two DART stations service Fair Park, making transit an easy choice for many attendees. After the game, consider a stroll through nearby dining and hotel options to wrap up a full Dallas experience.

Nearby hotels include AC Hotel Dallas Downtown, Cambria Dallas Downtown, CANVAS Hotel Dallas, and Dallas Marriott Downtown. For a complete stay, check our affiliate partner recommendations for reliable hotel rooms and reputable dining options close to the venue. Remember, availability can vary by event, so book early and confirm details with the venue or partners.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210.
  • Capacity: more than 91,000 seats.
  • Venue type: Outdoor football stadium within Fair Park, Dallas.
  • Seating chart: Interactive Seating Map available on the official Cotton Bowl Stadium page.
  • Parking: Fair Park offers over 14,000 parking spaces; event parking fees may apply; on-site and off-site options exist; rideshare drop-off at park entry.
  • Transit: Two DART stations serve Fair Park; rideshare drop-off outside the park.
  • Nearby hotels: Several options nearby Fair Park (e.g., AC Marriott Dallas Downtown, Cambria Dallas Downtown, CANVAS Hotel Dallas, Dallas Marriott Downtown).
  • Notable events: Red River Rivalry (Texas vs Oklahoma) and the Cotton Bowl Classic historically; State Fair of Texas events; NFL Championship games have been hosted there.
  • Renamed/history: Opened in 1930 as Fair Park Stadium; renamed Cotton Bowl Stadium in 1936; original home of the Cotton Bowl Classic until 2009.