AT&T Stadium

The white roof of AT&T Stadium in Arlington sits above glass walls that reflect the sky and the trees planted along the water. There is a small river that runs past the front of the ground, and the flags fly high on poles to the right of the main entrance. The name is written across the glass above the support beams. What makes this place different from the identical one down the road is the curve of the roof and the way the glass wraps around the stands. You can see the city moving in the reflection, but you cannot see the people inside. The grass in the foreground is cut short and leads up to a path that brings you close to the stadium without seeing the pitch. The stadium is primarily known for hosting the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. It has also held matches for the new FIFA World Cup, though the seating is rearranged for that event. The surface under the roof is artificial turf, which the teams play on throughout the season. It opened in 2009 and was built for one purpose, but the size of the building allows it to take on other roles. The capacity for the Cowboys is listed as 80,000, but the stands can be filled further with standing-room tickets. The largest crowds arrive for the Super Bowl or for wrestling shows that fill the space. The attendance record for a football match was set at the very first game played here, when the town came out to see the new venue. Those numbers are not repeated often.

The white roof of AT&T Stadium in Arlington sits above glass walls that reflect the sky and the trees planted along the water. There is a small river that runs past the front of the ground, and the flags fly high on poles to the right of the main entrance. The name is written across the glass above the support beams.

What makes this place different from the identical one down the road is the curve of the roof and the way the glass wraps around the stands. You can see the city moving in the reflection, but you cannot see the people inside. The grass in the foreground is cut short and leads up to a path that brings you close to the stadium without seeing the pitch.

The stadium is primarily known for hosting the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. It has also held matches for the new FIFA World Cup, though the seating is rearranged for that event. The surface under the roof is artificial turf, which the teams play on throughout the season. It opened in 2009 and was built for one purpose, but the size of the building allows it to take on other roles.