Cowboys Home Opener Parking at AT&T Stadium: vs. Washington Commanders

Cowboys home opener parking at AT&T Stadium — Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 3:25 PM · Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders

Cowboys home opener parking at AT&T Stadium on September 20 is the real thing — a 3:25 PM Sunday kickoff against the Washington Commanders with a full house and full pricing. This is the game that separates casual visitors from anyone who’s navigated AT&T Stadium parking before. Book ahead, arrive early, and know your exit before you walk in.

Book now. Home opener lots — especially Blue and Silver premium — sell weeks in advance. Don’t wait until the week of the game.

Lot prices at a glance

Premium (Blue & Silver Lots, closest): $100–$150+ on the resale/advance market
Standard (Lots 10–15): $40–$75 booked in advance, more at the gate
Third-party lots (Collins St. & Randol Mill Rd.): $50–$100+ on game day
Booking 24+ hours ahead saves 30–50% versus gate pricing

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Arrive early — tailgate properly

For a 3:25 PM kickoff, lots open around 9:00–10:00 AM. This is a full tailgate game — arrive by noon at the latest if you want a good spot, time to set up, and a relaxed walk to your seat before kickoff. The earliest arrivals get the choice of lot positions within their tier.

Rideshare: plan your exit before kickoff

Official Uber/Lyft zone: Lot 15. Post-game surge on a Sunday home opener will be significant — 70,000+ people opening their apps at the same time. Two better options:

Taxi zone at Miller LiteHouse (west end, North Collins Street and Cowboys Way) — taxis don’t surge, and this zone is consistently faster than Lot 15 on sellout days
Pre-book a close lot and walk to your car before the exit bottleneck builds — most lots clear significantly faster than the rideshare zone

Getting there

Arlington has no direct public transit from Dallas or Fort Worth. Trinity Railway Express gets you to Centreport Station — still need a rideshare or walk from there. Most Cowboys fans drive or rideshare to the stadium.

September heat. The home opener is mid-September in Arlington, Texas — expect 90°F+ at kickoff for a 3:25 PM game. Covered lots (Blue and Silver) are worth the premium on hot afternoon games. Bring water for the walk in.

2026 Home Opener — September 20, 2026

Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders · Sunday, Sept 20 · 3:25 PM kickoff

First home game of the 2026 regular season. Premium lots will be gone well before game week — book now. Standard lots 10–15 are the best value if you book 24+ hours ahead.

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Coming in for the weekend?

Sunday afternoon kickoff — stay Saturday night near Arlington and arrive game-day ready without the drive.

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FAQ

When do lots open for a 3:25 PM kickoff? Typically 5–6 hours before kickoff — approximately 9:30–10:00 AM. Check AT&T Stadium’s official site the week of the game for confirmed times.

Best exit strategy? Either the taxi zone at Miller LiteHouse (no surge) or pre-booking a close lot and walking to your car early in the 4th quarter if the game is decided.

Is it hot in September for a day game? Yes — expect 90°F+ at a 3:25 PM kickoff. Covered lots and plenty of water for the walk in.

Can I walk to Globe Life Field from AT&T Stadium? Yes — about a 5–10 minute walk if you’re combining a Rangers game the same day.

See our full AT&T Stadium parking guide for every Cowboys home game, or the Dallas parking guide for the whole city.

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