
Atlético Dallas to Call Historic Cotton Bowl Stadium Home
Published on June 12, 2025 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Atletico Dallas News Release
DALLAS - Atlético Dallas announced on Wednesday night the iconic Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park will serve as the club's home venue starting with its inaugural 2027 season in the USL Championship.
The Dallas Parks and Recreation Board and Dallas City Council approved through a unanimous vote a three-year license agreement for Atlético Dallas to play home games at the Cotton Bowl.
"Bringing professional men's soccer to the heart of Dallas means making the game more accessible to everyone," says Chief Strategy Officer for Atlético Dallas, Luther Ott. "The Cotton Bowl represents a powerful opportunity to connect with fans, inspire young players, and grow the sport across our city. We're grateful to the Dallas Parks and Recreation Board and City leaders for their partnership and belief in what we're building together."
Additionally, Dallas has approved a three-year lease agreement for the team to operate the MoneyGram Soccer Complex. Pioneer Sports & Entertainment will oversee the day-to-day operations, programming, and tournament scheduling at MoneyGram in partnership with Atlético Dallas. Each of the two agreements includes two optional one-year renewals. Activation will begin immediately, making this a seven-year option in total.
This milestone complements the club's ongoing investments in Garland. On June 17, the city will officially vote on the $70 million proposal to include Atlético's training center and a new public soccer complex.
The Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park has also served as the home venue for Dallas Trinity FC of the USL Super League, which recently concluded its inaugural campaign with a top-three finish in the regular season before falling to Tampa Bay Sun FC in the Semifinals of the USL Super League Playoffs.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from June 12, 2025
- Match Preview: Repulblic FC vs. San Antonio FC - Sacramento Republic FC
- Game Preview: Rhode Island FC vs. North Carolina FC: June 14, 2025 - Rhode Island FC
- All Four Senior Academy Squads Advance to MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs - Sacramento Republic FC
- Preview: Hounds at Indy Eleven - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
- Match Preview: Phoenix Rising at FC Tulsa - Phoenix Rising FC
- Andy Cabrera Takes Home USL Championship Player of the Month Honors for May - El Paso Locomotive FC
- Birmingham Legion FC Unites with World Fire & Police Games for Salute to Service Match - Birmingham Legion FC
- Everything You Need to Know Before Orange County SC Heads to Texas - Orange County SC
- New Mexico United Announces Extension of Star Midfielder Zico Bailey - New Mexico United
- Dariusz Delivers: Formella's Triple Threat Ignites Rising's Victory - Phoenix Rising FC
- Atlético Dallas to Call Historic Cotton Bowl Stadium Home - Atletico Dallas
- Riverhounds and Riveters Kick off Play for Change - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Atletico Dallas Stories
- Former U.S. International Kyle Martino Becomes Partner in Atlético Dallas Ownership Group
- Former NFL Player and Entrepreneur Terrence C. Murphy Joins Atlético Dallas Ownership Group
- Dallas Trinity FC Comes up Victorious in Season Opener, Takes Down Spokane Zephyr FC, 2-1
- Más+ by Messi Named Official Sponsor of Atlético Dallas Youth Kits
- Atlético Dallas to Call Historic Cotton Bowl Stadium Home

