Cotton Bowl Classic

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Before the game, the Goodyear Huddle Up Fan Fest fills the East and West Plazas at AT&T Stadium for three hours before kickoff. Expect interactive exhibits, games, giveaways, food trucks, kids' play zones, and photo spots. Everyone needs a game ticket to get into the Fan Fest.

Tailgating is part of the day. Guests in cars tailgate in the grass spaces on the edge of Lots 4–7 and 10–15, while RV guests can tailgate inside their own Lot 14 space. Charcoal and gas grills are allowed. Deep fryers and open-flame fires are not.

ON-SITE AMENITIES

Lot 14 has a dump station but no water or electric hookups, so arrive with full fresh water and fuel for the generator. Spaces are 20 by 40 feet. If your rig is longer than 43 feet, check with the attendant when you arrive.

Inside the stadium, concession stands cover the basics, and Guest Services Centers sit on the concourse behind Sections 219, 244, 420, and 451. Accessibility shuttles run from every lot to tents near Entries A, D, J, and G. Check the AT&T Stadium A-Z Guide and bag policy before you pack.

LOCATION

AT&T Stadium is at One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011, between Dallas and Fort Worth just south of Interstate 30. Teams and kickoff for the January 1, 2027, quarterfinal post on December 6, and RVs can roll into Lot 14 starting at 8 a.m. on December 31.

FAQs About RVing to the Cotton Bowl Classic

Can you camp in an RV at the Cotton Bowl?

Yes. Official RV and oversized-vehicle parking is in Silver Lot 14, and you need an RV/Oversized Vehicle pass. The Cotton Bowl's rules let RVs arrive at 8 a.m. the day before the game and leave by noon the day after.

Does Lot 14 have hookups?

No. There is no water or electric in Lot 14, but a dump station is on site. Generators are allowed within your space, so plan to dry camp for one or two nights.

How much is RV parking at AT&T Stadium?

AT&T Stadium lists RV parking at $150 for its events, and a towed car needs its own $50 Lot 14 pass unless it fits in your RV space. The Cotton Bowl sells bus, RV, and limo passes through its SeatGeek parking page; call the ticket office at 888-792-2695 to confirm the 2027 rate.

Do kids need a ticket?

Yes. AT&T Stadium says every guest age 1 and up needs a game ticket, and the Fan Fest also requires a ticket.

RVING AT THE EVENT

Lot 14 is the easiest way to do the Cotton Bowl in an RV. You're a short walk from the gates, you can tailgate inside your space, and you skip the postgame traffic jam on I-30. Spaces are 20 by 40 feet, so a Class B, Class C, or mid-size travel trailer fits most easily. Book the pass as soon as sales open.

If you want hookups or a longer stay, look a few miles out:

• Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday sits midway between Dallas and Fort Worth off Cooper Street and is open year-round.

• Cedar Hill State Park on Joe Pool Lake has 350 developed sites with water and electric, and 150 with sewer.

• The Vineyards Campground & Cabins puts you on Grapevine Lake, close to DFW Airport.

For more options, see the Arlington campground guide.

WHERE TO STAY

Hotels around the entertainment district fill up for a New Year's Day playoff game, and many sit across town from the stadium. An RV in Lot 14 or a nearby campground gives you a bed, a kitchen, and a tailgate base without the holiday rate.

If you want to add a few days of sightseeing, browse RV rentals near Dallas and check out things to do in Dallas before or after the game.

HOW TO GET THERE

AT&T Stadium sits just south of I-30, between Dallas and Fort Worth. From Dallas, take I-30 West, exit Ballpark Way, and follow Randol Mill Road. From Fort Worth, take I-30 East and exit Collins Street (FM 157). From DFW Airport and Grapevine, take Highway 360 South and exit Division Street.

Watch for highway and electronic message signs that route you to your lot entrance. RVs should follow the attendants into Lot 14 instead of a GPS route. Full routing is on the AT&T Stadium parking and directions page.

PARKING

The official Cotton Bowl tickets and parking page lists car passes at $50 through SeatGeek. On game day, AT&T Stadium lots take credit cards only and fill first come, first served. Your pass is good only for the lot printed on it.

RVs and any vehicle over 19 feet must use Lot 14. Rideshare drop-off and pick-up is in Lot 15, just west of Collins Street. Taxis stage at the west end of the Miller Lite House off North Collins Street and Cowboys Way.

TICKETS & PRICING

Official tickets for the 2027 quarterfinal will go on sale later through SeatGeek, the Cotton Bowl's ticketing partner. Every guest age 1 and up needs a ticket. The matchup is set on December 6, so prices and demand will move once fans know who is playing.

For on-sale news and ticket office help, check the official Cotton Bowl Classic site or call 888-792-2695. Download the mobile ticket before you head to the gates.

WRAP UP

The Cotton Bowl Classic brings a CFP quarterfinal to AT&T Stadium on New Year's Day, and Lot 14 lets you sleep in your RV just steps from the gates. Lock in a rig and a parking pass early, because both go fast once the bracket drops.

Browse RV rentals near Arlington and plan your trip before December 6.

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