Tailgating and parking around Cowboys Stadium can be split into 2 categories: Official "team-controlled" lots (which includes Texas Rangers lots), and "private" lots. Tailgating is allowed in about 10% of the spots in the team-controlled lots, while private lots tend to allow more widespread tailgating.

Cowboys Stadium is located in Arlington, Texas, just South of I-30, and West of Highway 360. The stadium is huge, and the roof can be seen from miles around.

Private lots tend to have more lax ("traditional") tailgating rules, whereas the official lots designate only about 10% of spaces for tailgating, and generally cost twice as much.

More parking options can be found at Lincoln Square Shopping Center & J. Gilligan's Grill (free parking & $7 shuttle with the purchase of any menu item).

Tailgating policies for the team-controlled lots include bans on deep frying, amplified sound, and tailgating on concrete among others.

Private lots set their own tailgating rules, but most tend to observe "traditional" tailgating rules, like those at old Texas Stadium. Amongst the private lots, prices, policies, and opening times vary.

Insiders tip: The East plaza outside the stadium includes a jumbo video board, a bar, and features live bands before the game - it is a happening area, and worth ending your tailgate a little early to go see.

If you are looking for area restaurants and bars, the closest establishments tend to be on the West side of the stadium, on FM-157/Collins Street, ranging from national chain restaurants and wing bars, to local establishments.

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