Cotton Bowl

Opened in 1930

Venue Information

Capacity

75,504

Year Opened

1930

Teams

Team League Years
Dallas Cowboys
Moved to: Texas Stadium (1971–2008)
NFL 1960 - 1970
Dallas Texans
Moved to: Municipal Stadium (1963–1969)
AFL 1960 - 1962
Dallas Texans NFL 1952 - 1952
SMU Mustangs
Previously: Ownby Stadium (1926–1994)
Moved to: Texas Stadium (1972–1986)
College Football 1930 - 1999

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Cotton Bowl?

The capacity of Cotton Bowl is 75,504.

When was Cotton Bowl built?

Cotton Bowl opened in 1930.

Where did the Dallas Cowboys play after Cotton Bowl?

After leaving Cotton Bowl in 1970, the Dallas Cowboys moved to Texas Stadium in 1971. They played there until 2008.

Where did the Dallas Texans (AFL) play after Cotton Bowl?

After leaving Cotton Bowl in 1962, the Dallas Texans (AFL) moved to Municipal Stadium in 1963. They played there until 1969.

Where did the SMU Mustangs play before Cotton Bowl?

Before moving to Cotton Bowl in 1930, the SMU Mustangs played at Ownby Stadium from 1926 to 1994.

Where did the SMU Mustangs play after Cotton Bowl?

After leaving Cotton Bowl in 1999, the SMU Mustangs moved to Texas Stadium in 1972. They played there until 1986.

Location

Coordinates: 32.7798, -96.7586
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