Dallas Cowboys New Stadium Opens

Designed by the HKS Sports & Entertainment Group, the venue enhances the international Cowboys brand with its modern, progressive architecture while incorporating elements of Texas Stadium’s heritage such as the shape of the roof’s opening and the Ring of Honor.

The 3 million-square-foot stadium has an approximate capacity of 80,000 fans. As the largest NFL venue ever built, the new stadium boasts the most spectacular column-free room in the world, stretching a quarter-mile in length.

“In recognition of the time-honored traditions and timeless dynamic nature of the Dallas Cowboys, we chose a modern palette of simple forms and materials that creates a fittingly progressive architectural expression for the new stadium,” said Bryan Trubey, AIA, principal designer, HKS Sports & Entertainment Group.

Key Design Highlights

• Designed to be open or closed, depending on weather conditions, the expansive retractable roof is the largest of its kind in the world and measures approximately 660,800 square feet.
• The stadium features two monumental arches, soaring 292 feet above the playing field, which support a retractable roof.
• The stadium features the largest retractable end zone doors in the world.
• One of the most compelling architectural features of the stadium design is the canted glass exterior wall.
• Within the seating bowl, Cowboys fans will be provided with a one-of-a-kind feature, a center-hung video board.

About HKS Sports & Entertainment

HKS Sports & Entertainment is internationally known for its modern sports venues and entertainment projects including the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas; Metrodome Next Venue in Minneapolis, Minn.; Liverpool FC Stadium in Liverpool, England; Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.; Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wis.; and major renovations and additions for U.S. Cellular Field and Dodger Stadium in Chicago and Los Angeles, respectively. HKS, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, is among the top-three architectural firms in the U.S., operating from 25 worldwide offices.

HKS, Inc.
Trish Martineck, 214/969-3379
tmartineck@hksinc.com