If you have ever crawled east on I-30 toward Arlington with kickoff 90 minutes away and the Collins Street exit already backed up to a full standstill, you know exactly how this story goes. AT&T Stadium holds 80,000 fans on a standard Cowboys game day — expandable past 100,000 for marquee events — and it sits inside Arlington, Texas, the largest city in the United States with absolutely zero city-run public transit. No bus.

No rail stop. No regular shuttle. Every single fan showing up to 1 AT&T Way is arriving in a personal car, a rideshare, or a rented bus, and only one of those options keeps your group together from the first pickup to the post-game exit, skips the parking-pass scramble entirely, and has a ride staged and waiting when the final whistle blows.

This guide covers exactly where a charter bus or party bus drops off at AT&T Stadium, where it stages while you're inside, how the 15-lot parking structure works, what happens to the approach roads on Cowboys game days versus 2026 World Cup match days, which vehicle fits your headcount, and everything a first-timer needs to know before the trip. For the full picture of Fort Worth group transportation for sporting events, see the Fort Worth sporting event party bus rental page.

 

Why Rent a Bus to AT&T Stadium?

Arlington's no-transit reality is not an abstraction — it changes the math on every group trip to AT&T Stadium in a concrete way. There is no DART bus stop, no rail station, no managed city shuttle on a standard Cowboys Sunday. When 80,000 fans pour out of the stadium after the game and everyone needs to be somewhere, rideshare surge pricing spikes inside the geofence around the stadium before most people even open their apps.

The cars in the lots are doing the same 30-to-45-minute I-30 crawl. Everyone who drove is in that queue. Everyone who called a rideshare is standing in Lot 15 watching the ETA climb and the price go up.

A Fort Worth charter bus or party bus rental changes the equation before any of that starts. Your group rides together from wherever in Fort Worth or the DFW area you're gathering — the bus drops at the designated passenger zone, stages nearby during the game, and is right there when you walk out. No parking pass per car.

No one drawing straws for who stays sober to navigate I-30. No post-game coordination across a half-dozen separate rideshares at 11 PM. One arrangement, one pickup, one flat rate split across the group — and the I-30 crawl home is handled for you, not by you.

Charter Bus and Party Bus Drop-Off at AT&T Stadium

The stadium's official parking page designates two passenger drop-off zones for buses and limos: Lot 1 on the north side off Randol Mill Road and Lot 6 on the south side off Cowboys Way. Lot 1 puts your group close to the northwest entry (Entry A) and the east-side entries (B and C); Lot 6 off Cowboys Way is closer to the west and south entries, including the Miller Lite®House plaza side of the stadium. The stadium publishes a direct caveat on this: "due to post-event traffic, these areas may not be accessible for pick up."

That's not fine print — it's the stadium telling you to sort out your post-game meeting point before anyone walks through the gates. Set it in advance and the pickup is smooth. Assume you'll figure it out afterward and you'll be standing in a crowd trying to reach someone whose phone is at 4 percent.

After drop-off, bus parking is located in a designated portion of Lot 15, per the stadium's published rules — the same lot that serves as the official rideshare staging zone this season. A bus parking pass is required and must be purchased in advance; there is no day-of bus parking sold at the gate. Contact AT&T Stadium Guest Services at (817) 892-4161 to confirm current bus pass pricing and availability for your specific event date.

Budget the pass as a separate line item — it is not included in your vehicle rate. For buses over 19 feet in length, published guidance from third-party sources cites approximately $100 per event, though AT&T Stadium's own page directs groups to confirm directly with Guest Services for current figures.

AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX — passenger drop-off for buses and limos is designated at Lot 1 (north side, off Randol Mill Road) and Lot 6 (south side, off Cowboys Way); Lot 15 is the bus parking and rideshare zone, requiring a pre-purchased pass.

Bus drop-off is at Lot 1 (north, Randol Mill Road) or Lot 6 (south, Cowboys Way) — not at a remote rideshare lot a long walk from the gates. Bus parking in Lot 15 requires a separate pre-purchased pass. The stadium's own page warns these drop zones may not be accessible post-event, so confirm your group's pickup time and exit point before anyone splits at the gates.

Rideshare at AT&T Stadium — and Why the Bus Wins Post-Game

For Cowboys games, the official rideshare pickup and drop-off is in Lot 15, accessible by heading west on Randol Mill Road away from the stadium — off the Slaughter and Web Street intersection. The problem: post-game, fans trying to reach a rideshare in Lot 15 are walking in the same direction as cars trying to exit the lot, while rideshare cars are fighting the same outbound flow trying to get in. The geofence around the stadium triggers surge pricing the moment most people open the app.

A 30-minute wait at two to three times the pregame fare is standard for any Cowboys sellout — which is most home games. A charter bus already staged in Lot 15 is not competing with any of that. It is already there.

On 2026 World Cup match days, the rideshare situation shifts entirely. FIFA has designated the ESports Stadium Arlington parking area as the official rideshare and taxi drop-off and pickup zone for match days — not the standard stadium lots. AT&T Way and Cowboys Way will be closed on match days, per the official FIFA World Cup 26 Dallas transportation and mobility page.

Your GPS may route you toward a closed road. A private bus gets the approach adjusted for the specific match day, not locked into an outdated route.

AT&T Stadium Parking: Lots, Costs, and How the Bus Fits In

AT&T Stadium controls roughly 12,000 spaces across 15 numbered lots, plus nearly 12,000 more in lettered overflow lots at the neighboring Globe Life Field complex on Cowboys game days when the Rangers are not home. The lots sort into three price tiers based on proximity — and because dynamic pricing is real here, a spot that costs $40 for a preseason game can run $100 or more for a prime-time rivalry matchup.

Premium Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7 sit closest to the stadium and run $75 to $100 per car for most Cowboys games — tailgating is permitted in the grassy areas behind each vehicle in these lots. Standard Lots 10, 11, and 12 run $50 to $60, a moderate walk with tailgating allowed. Economy Lots 14 and 15 come in at $25 to $35 — Lot 15 is the farthest walk from the gates and is also the shared bus parking and rideshare zone.

Advance purchase saves $10 to $20 versus cash at the lot for cars; the inner lots sell out before game day for any marquee home game. Bus parking is handled separately and requires its own pre-purchased pass on top of any individual car passes your group might need. Review the official AT&T Stadium parking page before your visit for current lot assignments and event-specific pricing — it shifts by event type.

AT&T Stadium and the 2026 FIFA World Cup: What Changes for Groups

AT&T Stadium — renamed "Dallas Stadium" for the tournament — will host nine 2026 World Cup matches, more than any other venue in the tournament. The slate runs from June 14 through July 14, 2026, covering five group-stage matches, two Round of 32 fixtures, a Round of 16, and a semifinal. That's nine dates where the roads, parking access, and logistics around the stadium operate on a completely different set of rules than a standard Cowboys game.

On every match day, AT&T Way will be closed from Cowboys Way to Randol Mill Road, and Cowboys Way will be closed from North Collins Street to AT&T Way — along with a portion of Nolan Ryan Expressway. The access points that serve regular Cowboys games will not all be reachable. Official FIFA guidance recommends fans allow up to 90 minutes for their approach to the stadium, and World Cup match-day parking must be purchased in advance through the official tournament parking channels — no day-of parking will be available at the gate.

For groups coming from Fort Worth, a private charter bus can absorb those road-closure constraints when you book, with the approach route adjusted for your specific match date rather than set once and ignored.

FIFA's recommended transit option is the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) from Victory Station in downtown Dallas or Fort Worth Central Station — trains run every 30 minutes to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, where complimentary charter buses shuttle ticket-holders to the BusHub north of the stadium, roughly a 10-minute walk to the gates. It works if your group is downtown; it adds two transfers for anyone coming from Fort Worth's west side or the suburbs. A private Fort Worth charter bus rental picks your whole group up at one door and drops them at the designated group entry zone, without the TRE-to-shuttle chain in between.

Book World Cup transportation the moment your match ticket is confirmed. The right-size vehicles fill up months ahead of the semifinal and the bigger group-stage matches.

Fort Worth to AT&T Stadium via I-30 East — about 16 miles, 21 to 25 minutes off-peak. The Collins Street and Ballpark Way exits back up to a near-standstill two to three hours before Cowboys kickoff and on World Cup match days. On a bus, that crawl is someone else's problem.

Every Way to Get to AT&T Stadium — Compared Honestly

Arlington's no-transit reality makes this table shorter than it would be for almost any other major venue in Texas. There is no DART bus stop, no rail station within Arlington city limits, and no city-operated regular shuttle. Here is what actually works for a group coming from Fort Worth.

Option Cost shape Group stays together? Drop-off point Post-game ease Best group size
Private charter bus or party bus One flat rate split by the group Yes — one vehicle, one arrival Lot 1 (north) or Lot 6 (south) — steps from entries Best — bus stages in Lot 15, you walk straight out 15–56
TRE + World Cup shuttle (match days only) ~$2.50–$5 TRE fare per person Only if everyone boards the same train BusHub north of stadium — ~10-min walk Moderate — return train schedule controls your exit time Any, but no group control
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) Per car each way + post-game surge No — multiple cars, staggered ETAs Lot 15 (Cowboys) / ESports lot (World Cup) — long walk Poor — surge pricing + Lot 15 outbound gridlock 1–4 per car
Everyone drives and parks $25–$100 pass per car, plus gas from Fort Worth No — cars scatter across lots Varies by lot assignment Poor — I-30 backs up 30–45 min post-game 1–4 per car

For one or two people attending a World Cup match from downtown Fort Worth, the TRE-to-shuttle route is low-cost and avoids the parking entirely. The moment your party grows beyond a couple of cars' worth of people — with different pickup points and no one who wants to navigate I-30 after a 3-hour game — the coordination cost of separate vehicles tips hard toward one bus. That's the group this guide is written for.

What Size Bus Does Your Group Need for AT&T Stadium?

The right vehicle comes down to headcount and what the trip looks like — a 50-person Cowboys fan group hauling tailgate gear from Fort Worth needs different equipment than 20 people going to an Ed Sheeran concert. Partybusfortworth.net connects you to a wide range of vehicles through a large network of bus companies serving Fort Worth and the full DFW area, so the group never pays for seats it does not use. Here is how the full vehicle lineup maps to an AT&T Stadium run.

Vehicle Seats Gear capacity Best for Key features
14-passenger Sprinter limo Up to 14 Light — bags, a few cases Suite holders, VIP groups, small corporate groups Premium leather, USB charging, tinted privacy windows
Party bus (15–50 passengers) ~15–50 Onboard, lighter loads Fan groups wanting a rolling pregame experience LED lighting, premium Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, built-in bar
15–35 passenger minibus ~15–35 Overhead storage plus some underfloor Mid-size groups, corporate shuttles, concert groups Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, greater maneuverability on surface streets
40–56 passenger charter bus Up to 56 Deep undercarriage bays for tailgate gear Large fan groups, World Cup groups, convention shuttles Reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restroom, undercarriage storage

For large Cowboys fan groups loading out of Fort Worth with coolers, folding chairs, and a canopy tent, a full-size charter bus with deep undercarriage bays carries all of it without anything riding in someone's lap. A minibus is the cleaner fit for a mid-size concert group or a corporate outing where the goal is getting there and back comfortably, not hauling an elaborate tailgate setup. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — note that in your quote request and the right vehicle can be arranged.

AT&T Stadium Bus Rental Prices

Partybusfortworth.net shows quotes in under 30 seconds — no account required, no callback to wait for. Pricing depends on vehicle size, total rental hours (including pregame tailgate time and the post-game staging period), your specific pickup origin in Fort Worth or the DFW area, and the event date. A World Cup semifinal prices differently than a November Cowboys game, and a pickup from downtown Fort Worth carries more mileage than a hotel two blocks from the stadium.

To give you an idea of what planning ranges look like from the network of bus companies serving Fort Worth:

A 15-to-35 passenger minibus for a mid-size concert group typically runs $200–$250 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 per hour on weekends. A full-size charter bus for a large fan group runs $200–$350 per hour. Party buses in the 25-to-40 passenger range run $275–$500 per hour on weekends depending on size — a 25-passenger party bus on a Cowboys Sunday comes in lower in that window than a 40-passenger party bus on a prime-time matchup.

These are example planning ranges — real pricing moves with the specific date, the hours, and demand. The Lot 15 bus parking pass is a separate, pre-purchased cost on top of the vehicle rate. Check the Fort Worth party bus prices page for more on planning ranges, or call 817-435-8224 any time for a free quote at no obligation.

A Game-Day Example

To give you an idea: a 35-person Cowboys fan group books a 40-passenger party bus for a Sunday afternoon game. Pickup at 11:00 AM from a hotel in downtown Fort Worth, at the Lot 1 drop zone by 12:15 PM — about three hours before kickoff. The group tailgates through 2:00 PM, walks to the entries, and the bus stages in Lot 15 for a 6:30 PM pickup after the final whistle.

A seven-hour rental at that size runs roughly $2,275–$3,500 depending on the specific date and demand — split 35 ways, that's approximately $65–$100 per person. Compare that to 10 cars each paying $75 for a premium lot pass, gas from Fort Worth both ways, and the I-30 crawl home with no one able to relax because they drew the short straw.

Getting to AT&T Stadium: Drive Times, Routes, and What to Plan For

AT&T Stadium sits in the middle of the Arlington Entertainment District, reachable from every direction via I-30, SH-360, and Randol Mill Road — a network of roads built to handle large event volumes that still seizes up when 80,000 fans are all trying to use them simultaneously. These are approximate off-peak drive times from common Fort Worth area pickup points:

From… Approx. distance Typical drive time (off-peak)
Downtown Fort Worth ~16 miles 21–25 minutes
DFW International Airport ~11–16 miles 20–25 minutes
Downtown Dallas ~18 miles 25–30 minutes
North Fort Worth / Keller area ~25 miles 30–40 minutes
Irving / Las Colinas ~12 miles 15–20 minutes

Those times assume no event traffic. On Cowboys game days, the I-30 exits at Collins Street and Ballpark Way back up to near-standstill two to three hours before kickoff as tens of thousands of cars funnel off the highway onto the same surface streets. From Fort Worth heading east on I-30, the standard approach is exit at Collins Street (FM 157), then south on Collins toward Randol Mill Road — and that exit is one of the first to jam.

Post-game, the City of Arlington uses reversible lanes on Collins Street to flush outbound traffic, but even with that the I-30 corridor stays backed up 30 to 45 minutes after the final whistle. On top of that, AT&T Way and portions of Cowboys Way close during events, restricting access routes before any peak traffic sets in. A private bus absorbs all of that during the pregame ride — your group is not white-knuckling the Collins Street exit while trying to find a parking space before the lots fill.

DFW International Airport to AT&T Stadium via SH-360 South — about 11 to 16 miles, 20 to 25 minutes off-peak. A single bus picks up your whole group at the terminal and runs straight to the Lot 1 or Lot 6 drop zone. See the DFW Airport group shuttle guide for terminal-level arrival logistics.

Tailgating at AT&T Stadium: What You Can and Cannot Do

Tailgating is permitted in the designated grassy areas of Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 — which includes Lot 15, where bus parking is staged — from the time lots open until two hours after Dallas Cowboys or college football games. Parking lots generally open five hours before Cowboys kickoff, giving a full tailgate window for groups that arrive early. The setup rules are published directly by the stadium:

  • One space, one vehicle. Tailgating is confined to the grassy area directly behind your vehicle — 9 feet wide by 12 feet deep. Adjacent spaces cannot be reserved, blocked, or combined. If your group wants to tailgate together, you need to pull into adjacent spaces at the same time on arrival.
  • Grills yes, open flames no. Gas and charcoal grills are permitted. Open fires — bonfires, pit fires — are prohibited. Deep fryers are also not allowed.
  • No amplified sound. Radios and audio devices at loud levels are prohibited, and amplified sound systems are not permitted in the lots.
  • Nothing in tow. Vehicles may not enter towing any trailer, extra equipment, or oversized rig. For a bus group, the tailgate gear rides in the undercarriage bays — which is exactly what those bays are designed for.
  • Directed parking is in effect. Stadium staff actively direct vehicles in the lots on game days. Follow them, not your GPS — lot assignments and approach patterns change by event.

The full tailgate setup — grills, folding chairs, a canopy, a cooler — loads at your Fort Worth pickup location and unloads directly behind the bus in the Lot 15 grassy tailgate area. When it's time to head in, everything goes back in the undercarriage bays. Nobody carries anything across a parking lot on foot.

That's the charter bus version of tailgating, and it is considerably easier than staging it out of the trunk of a car.

AT&T Stadium Bag Policy

The stadium enforces a strict clear-bag policy for every event, and the enforcement is real — non-compliant bags do not get checked at a side gate, they are turned away. Per the official AT&T Stadium bag policy:

  • Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote — no larger than 12" × 6" × 12"
  • One-gallon clear re-sealable freezer bag (Ziploc-style)
  • Small clutch purse — no larger than 4.5" × 6.5", with or without a strap

Backpacks, fanny packs, briefcases, camera bags, and all non-clear or oversized bags are prohibited. There is no bag check at the stadium gates — but during Cowboys games, The Mobile Locker Company operates paid bag storage in Silver Lot 5 and Blue Lot 9 for non-compliant items. For concerts and non-Cowboys events, bag storage availability varies, so plan to pack light before leaving Fort Worth.

Medically necessary items and diaper bags are permitted after inspection at a designated entry gate.

All AT&T Stadium tickets are mobile-only. The stadium does not accept PDF or screenshot tickets — entry requires the barcode loaded in the official Dallas Cowboys app, which refreshes every few seconds. Make sure everyone in your group has the app downloaded and the ticket loaded before the group departs Fort Worth.

A dead phone at the gate is a much bigger problem when the bus is already staged in Lot 15.

AT&T Stadium Events in 2026 and Early 2027

AT&T Stadium runs one of the heaviest major-event calendars in the country, and the 2026 slate is the most packed the venue has ever seen. Here is what is driving group transportation demand — and what books out earliest:

  • FIFA World Cup 2026 (June 14–July 14). Nine matches — the most of any host venue — including the Netherlands vs. Japan on June 14 to open the slate, group-stage games through June 27, two Round of 32 matches, a Round of 16, and a semifinal on July 14. Road closures and parking logistics are more extensive than any Cowboys game; World Cup transportation should be booked when your match ticket is confirmed.
  • Dallas Cowboys NFL Season (August 2026–January 2027). Preseason opens August 28 vs. the New Orleans Saints. High-demand regular-season home games include Washington Commanders (September 20), San Francisco 49ers (November 15), the Thanksgiving Eagles game (November 26), and the season closer vs. the New York Giants (January 3, 2027). The Thanksgiving game — Cowboys vs. Eagles, nationally televised — is the single-most-requested AT&T Stadium transportation date every year.
  • BTS World Tour 'Arirang' — August 15–16, 2026. Back-to-back nights at capacity means two consecutive event-traffic cycles at the same venue. Book group transportation well before the show date.
  • Zach Bryan: With Heaven On Tour — August 22, 2026. One week after BTS, making August 2026 an unusually heavy month at 1 AT&T Way.
  • Chris Brown & Usher: The R&B Tour — September 10, 12, and 13, 2026. Three nights across a single week means the Lot 1 and Lot 6 drop zones will run full across multiple consecutive event days.
  • Karol G: Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour — October 15, 2026 and Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour — October 24, 2026. Two stadium-scale concerts in back-to-back weeks through mid-October.
  • NHL Stadium Series: Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights — February 20, 2027. An outdoor NHL game at a football stadium, with ice-surface equipment and load-in logistics adding unusual approach constraints to a venue that already runs complex game-day traffic management.

For prime-time Cowboys games, World Cup matches, and the BTS or R&B Tour nights, group transportation fills up weeks to months out. If your event is on this list, call 817-435-8224 or start a quote on Partybusfortworth.net as soon as tickets are in hand.

Getting Out of AT&T Stadium After the Event

The exit is where everything that felt manageable going in turns uncomfortable. Tens of thousands of fans leave through 10 stadium entries at roughly the same time, the lots drain through a handful of exits, and Arlington Police manage one-way post-game traffic flows to try to flush the area in an orderly way. The I-30 on-ramps at Collins Street and Ballpark Way back up before the outbound flow even fully opens.

Rideshare vehicles trying to enter Lot 15 for pickups are navigating the same congestion as cars trying to leave — which is why post-game Lot 15 wait times run long and surge pricing peaks in the 30 to 45 minutes immediately after the final whistle on any sellout.

With a bus, your group agreed on a pickup time and a specific exit before anyone walked through the gates. The bus staged in Lot 15 during the game. When you walk out, it is there — not still navigating the Collins Street approach trying to reach the lot.

The group loads, and the bus takes Randol Mill Road east toward SH-360 rather than funneling directly onto I-30 with the rest of the 80,000 departing fans. That's the difference between leaving on your own schedule and standing outside the stadium at 11 PM waiting for a rideshare that has not arrived.

DFW Airport and Out-of-Town Groups

For World Cup groups flying in from out of state, DFW International Airport is the closest major arrival point — about 11 to 16 miles north of the stadium via SH-360 South, a 20-to-25-minute run in light traffic. Dallas Love Field is farther, at roughly 20 miles through surface streets east of the stadium. A single Fort Worth charter bus can coordinate pickup from either terminal's arrivals level, collect the group at baggage claim, and run straight to the Lot 1 or Lot 6 drop zone — no rideshare scramble with luggage on arrival day, no one needing to figure out SH-360 while hauling bags.

The DFW Airport group shuttle guide covers the specific terminal approach, and the Fort Worth airport transportation page has the full picture for groups transferring from the terminal to a hotel or directly to the stadium.

Types of Groups That Book Transportation to AT&T Stadium

The Lot 1 and Lot 6 drop zones work for any group regardless of the event. These are the trips that come through Partybusfortworth.net most often for AT&T Stadium:

  • Cowboys fan groups and tailgaters. Large fan travel from Fort Worth and the surrounding DFW suburbs — pregame energy builds on the ride over, undercarriage bays carry the tailgate gear, and the post-game pickup is arranged before anyone goes in. The Fort Worth sporting event transportation page has the full overview.
  • World Cup fan groups. International supporters and DFW-based fans attending one or more of the nine 2026 matches — often coordinating hotel-to-stadium and stadium-to-hotel transfers for groups of 20 to 56 across multiple match days.
  • Concert groups. Stadium-scale shows where Cowboys Way closes hours before doors and post-event rideshare costs spike — a Fort Worth concert bus rental takes the group straight to the passenger drop zone and has a ride waiting when the encore ends.
  • Corporate and suite groups. Moving clients or staff from Fort Worth hotels or offices to a premium suite without anyone figuring out parking on arrival day. See the Fort Worth corporate event transportation page.
  • Birthday and milestone celebrations. A party bus that doubles as part of the event itself — rolling pregame to a Cowboys game or stadium concert, with LED lighting and sound keeping the energy up from pickup to kickoff. See Fort Worth birthday party bus rentals.

Also planning a Rangers game the same weekend? The Globe Life Field transportation guide covers the ballpark directly across the street from AT&T Stadium in the Arlington Entertainment District.

Tips Before Your AT&T Stadium Visit

  • Buy parking in advance — always. Dynamic pricing and early sellouts are the norm for any prime-time game or concert. Bus parking in Lot 15 requires its own pre-purchased pass; there is no day-of bus parking at the gate. Contact AT&T Stadium Guest Services to confirm current bus pass pricing for your event.
  • All tickets are mobile-only. The stadium does not scan PDF or screenshot tickets. Everyone in your group needs the Dallas Cowboys app with their ticket loaded before the bus departs Fort Worth.
  • Pack your clear bag in Fort Worth. A 12"×6"×12" clear tote or one-gallon zip bag per person. There is no bag check at the stadium gates on most event days. Non-compliant bags get turned away, not stored.
  • Arrive early for a full tailgate window. Lots open five hours before Cowboys kickoff. For World Cup matches, allow 90 minutes for your approach and aim to be staged well before the AT&T Way and Cowboys Way closures tighten.
  • Set your post-game meeting point before the group splits. Agree on a specific exit and a time before anyone walks through the gates. The stadium warns that drop zones may not be accessible for post-event pickup — your bus staging plan is part of the booking, not something to sort out at 10:45 PM.
  • Save the main contact. AT&T Stadium is at 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011; Guest Services is at (817) 892-4161 for anything that needs attention the day of the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly does a charter bus drop off at AT&T Stadium?

The stadium designates two passenger drop-off zones for buses and limos: Lot 1 on the north side off Randol Mill Road and Lot 6 on the south side off Cowboys Way, per the official parking page. Lot 1 is closer to the northwest entry (Entry A) and the east entries (B and C); Lot 6 is closer to the west and south entries near the Miller Lite®House plaza. The stadium notes that post-event traffic may make these zones inaccessible for pickup, so confirm your post-game meeting point before anyone goes through the gates.

Where does the bus park while we're inside AT&T Stadium?

Bus parking is in a designated portion of Lot 15, which is also the official rideshare zone this season. A bus parking pass is required and must be purchased before arrival — there is no day-of bus parking sold at the gate. Contact AT&T Stadium Guest Services for current bus parking pricing for your specific event date.

Does Arlington have any public transit to AT&T Stadium?

No. Arlington is the largest city in the United States without a city bus system or rail. The only exception is during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — TRE trains from Fort Worth Central Station and Dallas's Victory Station run to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, where complimentary shuttles carry match ticket-holders to the BusHub north of the stadium, about a 10-minute walk to the gates. For all other events, groups drive, rideshare, or charter a private bus.

There is no public bus stop at the stadium.

How many 2026 FIFA World Cup matches is AT&T Stadium hosting?

Nine — the most of any host venue in the tournament. The slate runs from June 14 (Netherlands vs. Japan) through July 14 (semifinal). On every match day, AT&T Way and Cowboys Way will be closed, regular parking access changes substantially, and advance parking purchase is required.

Book group transportation as soon as your match ticket is confirmed.

How much does it cost to rent a bus to AT&T Stadium?

Pricing depends on vehicle size, total rental hours including tailgate and post-game staging time, your pickup origin in the Fort Worth or DFW area, and the specific event date. To give you a rough idea: a 40-passenger party bus for a Cowboys Sunday game from Fort Worth might run in the $2,275–$3,500 range for a seven-hour block at weekend rates, split across the group. A minibus for a concert group runs lower per hour; a 56-seat charter bus runs across the same per-hour band with more capacity.

Call 817-435-8224 or use Partybusfortworth.net's online tool for a quote in under 30 seconds. The Lot 15 bus parking pass is a separate cost on top of the vehicle rate.

What time should we leave Fort Worth for a Cowboys game?

For a full tailgate window, leave Fort Worth at least three to four hours before kickoff — that gets you ahead of the I-30 backup and the directed-parking window at the inner lots. For World Cup match days, FIFA recommends allowing 90 minutes for your approach, and closures on AT&T Way and Cowboys Way begin well before kickoff, so earlier is better. Lots open five hours before Cowboys kickoff.

What are the tailgating rules at AT&T Stadium?

Tailgating is permitted in designated grassy areas of Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 from the time lots open until two hours after Cowboys and college football games. Each group is limited to one 9-foot-by-12-foot space directly behind the vehicle. Gas and charcoal grills are permitted; open fires and deep fryers are prohibited.

No amplified sound, no towing, and no reserving adjacent spaces.

What is the bag policy at AT&T Stadium?

Per the official bag policy: a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote no larger than 12"×6"×12"; a one-gallon clear re-sealable freezer bag; or a small clutch no larger than 4.5"×6.5". Backpacks, fanny packs, and non-clear bags are prohibited. There is no bag check at the stadium gates for most events — during Cowboys games, The Mobile Locker Company operates paid storage in Silver Lot 5 and Blue Lot 9 for oversized or non-compliant bags.

Can a bus pick up at DFW Airport and take the group straight to the stadium?

Yes. DFW International Airport is about 11 to 16 miles north of AT&T Stadium via SH-360 South — a single bus picks up the whole group at the terminal arrivals level and routes straight to the Lot 1 or Lot 6 passenger drop zone. No rideshare scramble on arrival day, no splitting across multiple cars with luggage.

See the DFW Airport group shuttle guide for terminal-level arrival details.

How far in advance should we book a bus to AT&T Stadium?

For Cowboys prime-time games — Sunday Night Football, Thanksgiving, rivalries — book at least four to six weeks out. For World Cup matches and major concerts like the BTS Tour or the Chris Brown and Usher dates, book as soon as your event ticket is confirmed. The right-size vehicles go to the groups that reserve first, especially for sellout dates.

Call 817-435-8224 to lock in your date before the available inventory moves.

Book Your AT&T Stadium Bus Today

Whether it is a Cowboys Sunday at 1 AT&T Way, a World Cup match with your Fort Worth group, or a stadium concert with Cowboys Way closed before doors — Partybusfortworth.net makes it easy to find and compare party buses, charter buses, minibuses, and Sprinter limos through a large network of bus companies serving Fort Worth and the full DFW area. Your bus drops at Lot 1 or Lot 6, stages in Lot 15, and is right there when your group walks out. Call 817-435-8224 any time for a free quote, or use the online tool for pricing in under 30 seconds.