The complete Dallas parking guide — every major venue, downtown, and both airports, with prices checked against official sources. Find your venue, then jump to the full guide.
Dallas Parking — The Complete Guide
Big changes this fall: new downtown meter rates and hours, windshield barnacles for unpaid tickets, and new DFW Airport rates. Here’s where to start.
Compare Dallas Parking →Meters Until Midnight
Paid hours are moving to 7 a.m.–midnight citywide. Pay with ParkMobile.
Cards Only
AAC, Globe Life Field, Dos Equis Pavilion, and AT&T Stadium lots don’t take cash.
DFW Rates Went Up
New DFW rates took effect Oct 1, 2026. Pre-booking can save up to 50%.
DART — $6 Day Pass
Covers DART rail, buses, and the TRE between Union Station and CentrePort.
Dallas Parking by Venue
AT&T Stadium — Arlington
Cowboys · Concerts · Cotton Bowl ClassicOfficial lots are sold in advance through SeatGeek and the Dallas Cowboys app, and day-of parking is card and mobile pay only. Rideshare is at Lot 15. There’s no direct rail — take the TRE to CentrePort, then Arlington On-Demand or a rideshare. AT&T Stadium parking guide →
Globe Life Field — Arlington
Texas Rangers · ConcertsAll lots are cashless. 2026 Rangers lots run from $25 (Lots M and N) to about $55 for premium lots, Lexus drivers park free in Lot W with a dealer decal, and tailgating is allowed in most lots. Globe Life Field parking guide →
American Airlines Center — Dallas
Mavericks · Stars · Wings (2027) · ConcertsOfficial parking is booked through JustPark and is cards only. The Stars’ official page lists $30 for the Lexus and Comerica garages and $20 for Lot K. DART’s Victory Station sits right next to the arena. AAC parking guide →
Fair Park — State Fair & Cotton Bowl
State Fair of Texas · Texas–OUOfficial State Fair lots are $25 per car. The DART Green Line stops at Fair Park Station at the main gate. State Fair parking guide → · Cotton Bowl parking — Texas vs. OU →
Dos Equis Pavilion — Fair Park
Outdoor AmphitheaterGeneral parking is $20 online in advance or $25 on show day, cashless only. Rideshare uses Gate 6 or Pennsylvania Ave. Dos Equis Pavilion parking guide →
Toyota Music Factory — Irving
The Pavilion · Las ColinasGA concert parking is in the Urban Towers Garage and VIP in the Toyota Music Factory Garage — book ahead at parktmf.com. The DART Orange Line stops at Irving Convention Center Station. Toyota Music Factory parking guide →
Dickies Arena — Fort Worth
Concerts · Rodeo · Family ShowsFort Worth’s arena in the Cultural District. Dickies Arena parking guide →
Before You Go
Compare Parking Near Your Venue
Check nearby lots and garages before event day.
Compare Parking →Downtown Dallas Parking
Dallas raised meter rates and extended paid hours this fall. The Main Street Corridor went to 7 a.m.–midnight on Sept 1, 2026 (most meters $1.75 an hour), Deep Ellum followed on Oct 15 at $1.25 an hour, and all paid parking areas move to 7 a.m.–midnight by Dec 15, 2026. The city’s meter app is ParkMobile. Downtown Dallas parking guide →
Dallas Airport Parking
DFW’s new rates took effect Oct 1, 2026: Remote Parking is $14–$16 a day, Express $20–$25, Terminal $37–$40, and valet $55. Pre-booking on DFW’s site can save up to 50%. Love Field’s garages are much closer to downtown. Dallas airport parking guide →
Getting Around Without a Car
| Option | Covers | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| DART light rail (Red, Blue, Green, Orange) | Downtown, Deep Ellum, Fair Park, Victory Park, Irving/Las Colinas, DFW Terminal A | $6 Local Day Pass |
| Silver Line | DFW Airport Terminal B | $6 Local Day Pass |
| TRE | Union Station to CentrePort (closest rail to Arlington), and on to Fort Worth | $6 local / $9 regional |
| McKinney Avenue Trolley | Uptown to downtown | Free |
Dallas Parking Tickets
Pay City of Dallas tickets online at cityofdallas.rmcpay.com or by phone at 1-833-773-1942, or contest by requesting a hearing before the hearing date on your ticket.
New: windshield barnacles. Since Aug 24, 2026, Dallas can put a windshield immobilizer on cars with three or more delinquent parking tickets. Removal costs all outstanding tickets plus a $100 fee. Dallas parking tickets guide →
Dallas Parking — FAQ
What are the parking meter hours in downtown Dallas?
Paid parking in the Main Street Corridor and Deep Ellum now runs 7 a.m. to midnight, and the city is moving all paid parking areas to those hours by Dec 15, 2026. Always check the meter.
Do Dallas arenas and stadiums take cash for parking?
Generally no. American Airlines Center, Globe Life Field, Dos Equis Pavilion, and AT&T Stadium lots are card or mobile pay only.
Can you take DART to AT&T Stadium?
Not directly. Take the TRE to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, then Arlington On-Demand or a rideshare for the last stretch.
How much is parking at DFW Airport?
As of Oct 1, 2026, daily maximums are $14–$16 for Remote, $20–$25 for Express, $37–$40 for Terminal Parking, and $55 for valet. Pre-booking can save up to 50%.
What is a parking barnacle in Dallas?
A windshield immobilizer the city puts on cars with three or more delinquent parking tickets. Removal costs all outstanding tickets plus a $100 fee.
Every Dallas Parking Guide
- → AT&T Stadium Parking
- → Globe Life Field Parking — Rangers & Concerts
- → American Airlines Center Parking
- → Dallas Wings Parking at AAC — 2027
- → State Fair of Texas Parking
- → Cotton Bowl Parking — Texas vs. OU
- → Dos Equis Pavilion Parking
- → Toyota Music Factory Parking
- → Dickies Arena Parking — Fort Worth
- → Ringling Bros. Circus in Dallas & Fort Worth
- → Lone Star Smokeout Parking
- → Downtown Dallas Parking
- → Dallas Airport Parking — DFW & Love Field
- → Dallas Parking Tickets & Barnacles
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