Gameday Guide

Cotton Bowl Stadium

Dallas, Texas

CLEAR BAG
12" x 6" x 12"
TRANSIT
Rail

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Clear bag policy in effect for all events at Cotton Bowl Stadium. Approved: one clear plastic bag or tote up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, a one-gallon clear resealable storage bag, or a non-clear clutch or purse no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches.
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Plan your visit

SpotHero does not list reservable parking near Cotton Bowl Stadium yet. Use the official lot map below.

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Getting in

Transit. The DART Green Line is the only rail line serving Fair Park. MLK, Jr. Station (1412 S. Trunk Ave.) is the shortest walk to the stadium via Gate 6 and has about 200 free spaces at the adjacent J.B. Jackson, Jr. Transit Center, so it doubles as a park and ride. Fair Park Station (3710 Parry Ave.) serves the main Parry Avenue entrance and has no public parking. From downtown, transfer to the Green Line at Pearl/Arts District or Akard; Orange Line riders from DFW Airport transfer at Bachman. Lines: DART Rail Green Line.
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Parking lots

Lots 12A, 12AA, 12B, 12C. Immediately east of the stadium, the closest cluster
Lots 3D, 3E, 3EE. North and northwest of the stadium, off Nimitz and Washington
Lots 5A, 5B, 5C and 6A, 6B. Inside Gates 5 and 6 on Robert B Cullum Blvd, the main entrance gates
Parry Lot. Far west on Parry Ave, adjacent to DART Fair Park Station
Lot 15A. Outermost east lot off S Haskell Ave; the walk-in lot for RV-area guests
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In the neighborhood

Inside Fair Park. The 2026 Red River Rivalry on October 10 falls inside the State Fair of Texas (September 25 to October 18), so fairtime paid parking applies on game day rather than the free non-event-day rate, and parking gates open at 9:30 a.m.

Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Cotton Bowl Stadium?

Cotton Bowl Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Clear bag policy in effect for all events at Cotton Bowl Stadium. Approved: one clear plastic bag or tote up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, a one-gallon clear resealable storage bag, or a non-clear clutch or purse no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Medical device bags are permitted and are searched at the gate. Prohibited: backpacks, coolers, hard-sided bags, cans, plastic bottles and thermoses. Note the surrounding State Fair grounds allow a larger 9 by 10 by 12 inch clear bag and soft-shell coolers, so a bag that clears the fairgrounds gate can still be turned away at the stadium gate. The stadium policy is the stricter one.

Does Cotton Bowl Stadium require a clear bag?

Yes. Cotton Bowl Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12".

Where do you park at Cotton Bowl Stadium?

Cotton Bowl Stadium has on-site lots including Lots 12A, 12AA, 12B, 12C, Lots 3D, 3E, 3EE, Lots 5A, 5B, 5C and 6A, 6B, Parry Lot, Lot 15A. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.

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