Dallas Cowboys, Arlington Extend Stadium Lease to 2055

The NFL team and city will add 16 years to their current agreement.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:03am

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The Dallas Cowboys and the City of Arlington have agreed to extend their lease agreement for AT&T Stadium through 2055, adding 16 years to the current deal that was set to expire in 2039.

Why it matters

This long-term extension solidifies the Cowboys' commitment to staying in Arlington and playing at AT&T Stadium, one of the NFL's premier venues, for decades to come. It also provides financial stability and economic benefits for the city of Arlington through the team's continued presence.

The details

According to a report from Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the two sides are finalizing the extension that will keep the Cowboys in Arlington well past the original 2039 expiration date of the current lease agreement.

  • The current lease agreement was set to expire in 2039.
  • The new extension will push the lease through 2055, an additional 16 years.

The players

Dallas Cowboys

The NFL franchise that has played its home games in Arlington, Texas since 2009 at AT&T Stadium.

City of Arlington

The city in Texas that is home to AT&T Stadium and has had a long-standing lease agreement with the Dallas Cowboys.

Nick Harris

A reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram who broke the news of the lease extension.

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What they’re saying

“The Dallas Cowboys and the City of Arlington are finalizing an extension of their lease agreement to 2055. The current lease is set to expire in 2039, but AT&T Stadium's lifespan is set to be pushed out much further.”

— Nick Harris, Reporter

What’s next

The two sides are expected to officially announce the lease extension in the coming weeks once the details are finalized.

The takeaway

This long-term commitment from the Cowboys and the City of Arlington ensures the team will remain a fixture in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for the foreseeable future, providing stability and economic benefits for the region.