The Cotton Bowl Classic is one of the most important bowl games in college football in the United States. This bowl game was first played in 1937 and has since continued the tradition over the years. The Cotton Bowl Classic is also notable for having competitions between teams from the SWC Conference, the Big 12 Conference, and the SEC Conference in the past.
The USC Trojans and the Oklahoma Sooners have earned the most points in the Cotton Bowl Classic. Both of these teams have earned 55 points from these games so far. The 2025 Cotton Bowl Classic will be played on January 10, 2025, between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
What is the name of the Cotton Bowl Classic Stadium?
The Cotton Bowl Stadium is the name of the stadium where the Cotton Bowl Classic takes place every year, as per the Cotton Bowl Stadium's official website. Located in Dallas, Texas, United States, this stadium was introduced in 1930 and was originally called Fair Park Stadium. The Cotton Bowl Stadium served as the home stadium for the SMU Mustangs from 1932 to 1978 and again from 1995 to 1999. The stadium gained the name “The House That Doak Built” due to large crowds of fans who came to watch Doak Walker, the running back of the SMU Mustangs in the 1940s. Additionally, the stadium was home to the National Football League (NFL) team, the Dallas Cowboys from 1960 to 1971. It also served as one of the venues of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which was hosted by the United States.
Cotton Bowl Stadium construction and cost
The Cotton Bowl Stadium was first introduced in 1930 as the Fair Park Stadium. This was because the SMU Mustangs needed a stadium for their games in the 1920s, as per Stadiums of Pro Football. The construction of the stadium cost $328,000, as per StadiumDB. After the creation of the stadium, the SMU Mustangs played their first game here in 1932 and it gradually became “The House That Doak Built” due to running back Doak Walker, whom fans came to see in the 1940s. Over the years, the Cotton Bowl Stadium also served as the home of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) from 1960 to 1971.
The Cotton Bowl Stadium was renovated in 2008 which led to the expansion of the seating capacity by encircling the upper deck to 92,000. This renovation included the replacement of all the seats, the addition of a new pressbox, lighting, video/scorecard, and the upgradation of the concession stands, as per Stadiums of Pro Football. The Cotton Bowl Stadium is no longer the home stadium of the SMU Mustangs. However, they host the Red River Rivalry games between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners every year.
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Cotton Bowl Stadium seating capacity
The Cotton Bowl Stadium has the capacity to support 92,100 fans as of 2024, as per StadiumDB. However, the stadium saw a record attendance of 96,009 fans thrice since its established.
What is the parking cost at Cotton Bowl Stadium?
The following is the parking map for the fans at Cotton Bowl Stadium as per the stadium’s official site. The price of parking at the stadium depends on the event as per the stadium’s official site. However, parking at the stadium on non-event days remains free-
Cotton Bowl Stadium Notable Events
The following table is an account of some of the other notable events that have taken place at Cotton Bowl Stadium -
| Events | Years |
| Rolling Stones | July 6, 1975 |
| The Who | December 4, 1982 |
| FIFA World Cup | 1994 |
| Rolling Stones | November 18, 1994 |
| NHL Winter Classic | 2020 |
| Coldplay | May 6, 2022 |
FAQs on Cotton Bowl Stadium
A. No, the original Cotton Bowl Stadium is no longer used.
A. The 2025 Cotton Bowl will be played at the Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 10, 2025.
A. The Cotton Bowl has a seating capacity of 92,100 as of January 2025.
A. Yes, the Dallas Cowboys played in the Cotton Bowl from 1960 to 1971.
A. The 2024 Red River Rivalry took place at the Cotton Bowl Stadium.
