First Look at the Renovated Cotton Bowl: $140 Million Makeover

Cotton Bowl Renovation Details

• 🏟️ The Cotton Bowl has undergone a significant $140 million renovation, transforming the 95-year-old stadium.
• 💡 Key upgrades include a 60% larger concourse on the west side, with the upstairs area tripling in width.
• ⚡ 14 new escalators have been added to improve fan flow to seating areas.
• 🚻 Restroom facilities have been substantially improved with 104 new toilets for women and 88 for men.
• 🍔 Seven new grab-and-go concession stands are introduced to reduce wait times.

New Premium Features and Future Use

• ✨ The stadium now features luxurious premium seating, including 10 new suites and two outdoor terraces offering views of the fairgrounds and Dallas skyline.
• 📶 Enhanced Wi-Fi has been installed throughout the venue.
• 🗓️ These upgrades have secured the Texas Open rivalry at the stadium through 2036.
• ⚽ The Cotton Bowl is also slated to serve as a practice site for the World Cup next summer.

Upcoming Events and Future Plans

• 🎟️ The stadium is preparing for its first major event, the State Fair Classic, happening next weekend.
• 🎊 A public ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow to officially reveal the renovated stadium.
• 🚧 Further renovations on the east side of the stadium are planned, but are not expected to begin until at least 2030.