Arlington commits up to $273M to keep Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium through 2055

Source: Fort Worth Report, WFAA, KERA News, Spectrum News · Updated 2026-05-27

The Arlington City Council voted to contribute up to $273 million toward AT&T Stadium upgrades to extend the Cowboys' lease through 2055. The team will contribute at least $750 million. The city's contribution is funded by voter-approved venue taxes from the 2004 Cowboys Complex and 2016 Texas Rangers Complex projects, both of which have overperformed expectations. Council members Bowie Hogg and Nikkie Hunter were the dissenting votes, raising concerns about subverting voters. Upgrades include security enhancements, road improvements, pedestrian bridges, a dedicated ride-share parking lot, more digital signs, and plaza shade cover. The Cowboys generate roughly $324 million annually for the City of Arlington.

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