AT&T Stadium has roughly 12,000 spaces across 15 numbered lots, plus nearly 12,000 more in the lettered lots around the Rangers ballpark next door, which means Arlington is one of the few places where supply is not the problem. Price is. The spread between the premium lots by the door and the economy lots a walk away is large, and the tailgating rules do not follow the price: several of the cheaper lots allow tailgating while the closest ones are about speed of exit. One detail worth knowing before you plan a full day: Dallas lets you tailgate for two hours after the game, which almost nobody else does.
The short answer
There is no free parking option we could verify here, and Arlington has no rail, so the cheapest realistic route is an economy lot rather than a walk-in or a train. Some independent guides claim free alternatives around Arlington, but we could not confirm any that would not risk a tow, so we are not sending you to one. Cheapest official option: the economy lots, 14 and 15, reported around $25 to $35. Best for tailgating: the standard lots, roughly 10 through 12, which allow it at a mid-tier price. Fastest exit: premium lots 4 through 7, and you pay for it. Lots open five hours before kickoff, and tailgating runs until two hours after the game. Worth knowing: tailgating spaces are first come within the designated lots, so a pass alone does not reserve you room.
Compare every option
| Option | Cost | Walk | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy lots (14 and 15)Stadium lot | Reported around $25 to $35 | The longest walk of the numbered lots | Paying the least while still parking on site |
| Standard lots (roughly 10 through 13)Stadium lot | Reported around $50 to $60 | Moderate | Tailgating, which is the reason to choose this tier |
| Premium lots (4 through 7)Stadium lot | Reported around $75 to $100 | Closest to the stadium | The shortest walk and the quickest exit |
| RV and oversized vehicle parking (Silver Lot 14)Stadium lot | $150 | With the economy lots | Anyone bringing an RV |
| Globe Life Field lettered lotsOffsite lot | Varies by event and lot | A walk across the complex | Overflow when the numbered lots are gone |
| Accessible parkingStadium lot | Standard lot rate | Varies, with shuttles available | Drivers with a valid placard |
| Rideshare, taxi and limoStadium lot | Fare, surges after the game | Lot 15 for rideshare, Lots 1 and 6 for limos | Arriving without a car in a city built for cars |
Every option, in detail
Stadium lot
Economy lots (14 and 15)
Reported around $25 to $35The longest walk of the numbered lots /// 5 hours before kickoff
The budget tier of the official lots. Lot 15 doubles as the bus parking and rideshare drop-off point, and Lot 14 is where RVs and oversized vehicles go. Tailgating is permitted in both.
Heads up: Prices are estimates from independent 2026 guides rather than the stadium, which routes pricing through its ticketing partner. Lot 15 being the rideshare hub means more foot and vehicle traffic through it than a normal lot.
Via attstadium.com (Lot functions, tailgating permissions and opening times from the official AT&T Stadium parking page. Price tiers are estimates from independent 2026 parking guides)
Stadium lot
Standard lots (roughly 10 through 13)
Reported around $50 to $60Moderate /// 5 hours before kickoff
The middle tier, and the sweet spot if the tailgate matters. Tailgating is allowed in designated spaces across lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, so you do not have to buy premium to grill.
Heads up: Tailgating spaces within those lots are first come, first served, so buying a pass does not guarantee you a tailgating spot. If that is the plan, arrive when lots open five hours out.
Via attstadium.com (Official AT&T Stadium parking page for the tailgating lot list and the first-come rule. Prices estimated from independent guides)
Stadium lot
Premium lots (4 through 7)
Reported around $75 to $100Closest to the stadium /// 5 hours before kickoff
The closest tier, and what you are really buying is the exit rather than the walk in. Tailgating is still permitted in designated spaces here, so this is not a tradeoff between proximity and grilling.
Heads up: Prices at this tier climb hard for marquee opponents, and the estimate range comes from independent guides rather than the stadium.
Via attstadium.com (Official AT&T Stadium parking page for lot designations and tailgating. Prices estimated from independent 2026 guides)
Stadium lot
RV and oversized vehicle parking (Silver Lot 14)
$150With the economy lots /// 5 hours before kickoff
RVs and oversized vehicles go to Silver Lot 14 at a published rate of $150, which is one of the few prices the stadium states outright. Tailgating is permitted in Lot 14.
Via attstadium.com (Official AT&T Stadium parking page, which publishes the $150 RV rate directly)
Offsite lot
Globe Life Field lettered lots
Varies by event and lotA walk across the complex /// Event dependent
Nearly 12,000 additional spaces sit in the lettered lots around the Rangers ballpark next door, effectively doubling the complex's capacity. On a Cowboys Sunday without a competing baseball event, this is real overflow supply within walking distance.
Heads up: Availability depends on what else is happening at Globe Life Field, so check the Rangers calendar against your game date rather than assuming.
Via attstadium.com (Official AT&T Stadium parking page, which describes the lettered lots and their capacity)
Stadium lot
Accessible parking
Standard lot rateVaries, with shuttles available /// 5 hours before kickoff
Accessible spaces are first come, first served with a valid state-issued placard or plate. Importantly, mobility shuttles run from all parking lots to the stadium entrances for guests with disabilities, which means a cheaper distant lot is still workable.
Heads up: First come with no reservation means arriving at the five hour opening is the only reliable strategy.
Via attstadium.com (Official AT&T Stadium parking page, including the all-lots mobility shuttle service)
Stadium lot
Rideshare, taxi and limo
Fare, surges after the gameLot 15 for rideshare, Lots 1 and 6 for limos /// Event hours
Rideshare pickup and drop-off is Lot 15. Taxis stage at the Miller Lite House, and limousine drop-off runs through Lots 1 and 6.
Heads up: Arlington has no rail service, so rideshare supply after a game is finite and surges accordingly. If you did not drive, know your ride home plan before kickoff.
Via attstadium.com (Official AT&T Stadium parking page)
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Skip parking entirely
Arlington is famously the largest US city without a public transit rail system, so there is no train to this stadium and no cheap transit workaround. What exists is the local trolley service, hotel shuttles, and rideshare, which makes driving the default here more than anywhere else on this list.
Arlington Trolley
Varies by serviceThe city's trolley system provides access to the stadium from points around Arlington, which is the closest thing to public transit here. Check current routes and game-day operation before relying on it.
Hotel shuttles
Usually free for guestsA number of hotels near the stadium run shuttles for their guests, which for out-of-town fans is often the simplest answer: stay nearby, ride over, skip parking entirely.
Mobility shuttles inside the complex
FreeRun from all parking lots to stadium entrances for guests with disabilities, which effectively removes the distance penalty from choosing a cheaper lot.
Via attstadium.com
When to get there
Lots open five hours before kickoff, and if you want a tailgating space you should treat that as your arrival time, because tailgating spots are first come within the designated lots and the good ones go early. If you are just going to the game, two to three hours before kickoff is the usual advice, since supply is not the constraint here. Note that every vehicle goes through a security inspection on entry, so build in a few minutes for that.
Getting out after
Dallas is unusually generous about the postgame: tailgating is permitted for two hours after Cowboys games, so you can cook again and let the Arlington roads clear instead of joining them. That is a genuine advantage over stadiums that shut the lots down promptly, and it is the strongest argument for planning a full day here.
Tailgating rules
Tailgating is permitted in designated spaces across lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, on a first come basis, from the time lots open until two hours after the game. That postgame window is rare and worth planning around.
Prohibited: deep fryers, open flames, fireworks, weapons, amplified sound systems and commercial activity. The deep fryer ban catches Texas tailgates specifically, and the amplified sound rule means no PA-style speakers.
Via attstadium.com
Questions, answered
- How much does parking cost at AT&T Stadium?
- Stadium lots run Reported around $25 to $35 to Fare, surges after the game. Offsite and community lots cost less, and nearby street parking can be free. There is no free parking option we could verify here, and Arlington has no rail, so the cheapest realistic route is an economy lot rather than a walk-in or a train. Some independent guides claim free alternatives around Arlington, but we could not confirm any that would not risk a tow, so we are not sending you to one. Cheapest official option: the economy lots, 14 and 15, reported around $25 to $35. Best for tailgating: the standard lots, roughly 10 through 12, which allow it at a mid-tier price. Fastest exit: premium lots 4 through 7, and you pay for it. Lots open five hours before kickoff, and tailgating runs until two hours after the game. Worth knowing: tailgating spaces are first come within the designated lots, so a pass alone does not reserve you room.
- Is there free parking near AT&T Stadium?
- There is no reliable free parking near AT&T Stadium. The cheapest options are listed above.
- What time should I get to a Cowboys game?
- Lots open five hours before kickoff, and if you want a tailgating space you should treat that as your arrival time, because tailgating spots are first come within the designated lots and the good ones go early. If you are just going to the game, two to three hours before kickoff is the usual advice, since supply is not the constraint here. Note that every vehicle goes through a security inspection on entry, so build in a few minutes for that.
- Can you get to AT&T Stadium without a car?
- Arlington is famously the largest US city without a public transit rail system, so there is no train to this stadium and no cheap transit workaround. What exists is the local trolley service, hotel shuttles, and rideshare, which makes driving the default here more than anywhere else on this list. Arlington Trolley: Varies by service.
Tours and daily non-event parking are free in Lots 01 and 02, which is useful if you are visiting the stadium on a non-game day rather than attending a game.
Sourced from the stadium, the city, local outlets, and fans who park here every week. Checked 2026-07, and we recheck three times a year. Prices and lot rules change, so every claim above links where it came from. Click through before you build your day around one spot.
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