A Cowboys Game Weekend Is Four Bookings, Not Forty Tabs
A Cowboys game weekend in Dallas comes down to four bookings: a bed, a ride, a seat and a table. Book them in that order, because the hotel decides how far the ride goes, the ride decides when you reach the stadium, and the seat decides whether dinner is before the game or after it. Each row below links to the guide that goes deep on it.
| Booking | The decision | Go deeper |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | Arlington, next door to the stadium, or Uptown and downtown Dallas, a drive away | Where to stay for a Cowboys game |
| Ride | Airport pickup, then one vehicle sized to the group for game day | Party bus to Cowboys games |
| Seat | Reserved or club seats for a small group, a private suite for a big one | How much is a suite at AT&T Stadium |
| Table | A steakhouse in Dallas on Friday or Saturday night, a tailgate on game day | Dallas steakhouses |
Lots, gates, the bag rule and kickoff clocks live in one place: the AT&T Stadium game day guide. The dates live on the Cowboys 2026 home schedule.
The Bed: Arlington or Dallas?
Sleep in Arlington's Entertainment District and you walk to the game. Sleep in Dallas and you get the better Friday and Saturday nights, plus a ride each way on Sunday. A weekend built around one game and an early flight leans Arlington. A weekend where the game is the main event but not the only one leans Dallas, at Hotel Crescent Court, the Ritz-Carlton or The Joule.
Book early either way. Arlington has more than 8,000 hotel rooms, and a big home game asks a lot of them.
"The increased demand across our hotels, restaurants, attractions and entertainment district demonstrated Arlington's ability to host major international events."
Brent DeRaad, president and CEO, Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, in the City of Arlington's July 2026 tourism release
The Ride: Airport to Hotel to Stadium
Fly into either airport. DFW sits between Dallas and Arlington, the shorter run to the stadium. Love Field sits in Dallas, the shorter run to Uptown and downtown. Book the airport car before you fly, not from the baggage carousel, since prearranged pickups at DFW are booked ahead by rule.
On game day, one chauffeured vehicle beats a convoy. Size it by headcount: a luxury SUV for up to 6, a Sprinter van for up to 13, a party bus for up to 36. Rideshare runs from Lot 15, and the City of Arlington warns that pickups surge right after the game, which is exactly when a driver who is already waiting earns the fare.
The Seat: Club Seats or a Suite?
Headcount decides this too. A group of two to eight sits well in reserved or club seats. A group of 18 or more usually does better in a private suite, where the price splits across the room. The Cowboys suites come in three tiers: Luxury, Touchdown and Field Level. The suite chooser explains which tier fits which crowd.
The Table: Tailgate by Day, Steakhouse by Night
Game day starts in the lot. The ultimate tailgate rolls in with its own pizza oven and 10 beer taps, and the corporate tailgate handles the version with clients. The night before belongs to Dallas: a long table at Al Biernat's, Pappas Bros. or Nick & Sam's, booked for the whole group at once.
A Sample Friday to Sunday, for a Noon Kickoff
| When | Booking | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Friday afternoon | Ride | Airport pickup at DFW or Love Field, straight to the hotel |
| Friday, 7:30 PM | Table | Steakhouse dinner in Dallas |
| Saturday | Free | Brunch, a round of golf, or a nap that the weekend has earned |
| Saturday night | Table | Dinner in Uptown, or Texas Live! if you are based in Arlington |
| Sunday, 6:30 AM | Ride | Pickup at a Dallas hotel |
| Sunday, 7:00 AM | Table | Lots open about five hours before kickoff; the tailgate starts |
| Sunday, 10:00 AM | Seat | Gates, clubs and suites open two hours before kickoff |
| Sunday, about 3:15 PM | Ride | Final whistle, driver at the agreed pickup, airport or hotel |
A 3:25 PM or night kickoff moves every Sunday row later. The game day guide has the clock for each home game.
2026 Home Games Still Ahead, by Weekend
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff (CT) | Weekend shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 | Arizona Cardinals | 12:00 PM | Classic Friday to Sunday |
| Sun, Nov 15 | San Francisco 49ers | 3:25 PM | Late kickoff, slow Sunday morning |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Tennessee Titans | 12:00 PM | Classic Friday to Sunday |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Philadelphia Eagles | 3:30 PM | Thanksgiving, a Wednesday to Saturday trip |
| Sun, Dec 27 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 7:20 PM | Holiday weekend, night game |
| Sun, Jan 3 | New York Giants | 12:00 PM | New Year's weekend |
Kickoff times are the team's and can move. Thanksgiving has its own suite guide.
Which Weekend Fits Your Group
| Group | Bed | Ride | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| A couple | Uptown Dallas | Luxury SUV | Club seats |
| Family of five, early flight home | Arlington | Airport car, then on foot | Reserved seats |
| Friends' trip of 12 | Uptown Dallas | Sprinter van | Seats, or a shared suite |
| Corporate group of 20 or more | Downtown Dallas room block | Party bus or motor coach | Private suite |
One Quote for the Whole Weekend
Out-of-town fans usually book four companies and hope they talk to each other. Send the game, the headcount and the arrival flights through the Dallas VIP request form, and the bed, the ride, the seat and the table come back as one plan with one point of contact. You bring the jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AT&T Stadium in Dallas?
No. AT&T Stadium is in Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth, so a Dallas hotel means a ride each way on game day.
Which airport is better for a Cowboys game weekend?
DFW is closer to the stadium. Love Field is closer to Uptown and downtown Dallas. Pick the airport nearest your hotel, since you only ride to the stadium once.
Can we park on the streets around AT&T Stadium?
Not on game day. The City of Arlington tows cars from the signed no-parking zones, mostly the neighborhood streets around the stadium, and directs fans to paid lots in the Entertainment District.
Is a Cowboys game weekend a Dallas VIP package?
It is a set of bookings Dallas VIP makes together: hotel, rides, seats or suite, tailgate and dinner. Each piece is quoted for your dates. Dallas VIP is not affiliated with the Dallas Cowboys.
About Cowboys Game Weekends in Dallas
- Dallas Cowboys Schedule, official dates and kickoff times
- AT&T Stadium A to Z Guide, gates, bags and stadium rules
- City of Arlington, Cowboys home game tips, traffic, towing and rideshare
- AT&T Stadium Parking, lots, drop-off zones and passes
The team sets kickoff times, the stadium sets its lot and gate rules, and the City of Arlington sets game-day traffic and parking. Dallas VIP confirms each one when it books your weekend.
Sources: Dallas Cowboys Schedule, AT&T Stadium A to Z Guide, AT&T Stadium Parking, City of Arlington, Cowboys home game tips, City of Arlington, 2026 tourism record
