The Biggest Football Stadiums In Texas
Texas loves football almost as much as they love their sweet tea. Indeed, some of the most devoted football fans and largest stadiums reside in Texas – places where you can enjoy all the joys of American football, from screaming fans to overpriced hot dogs.
Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
Stadium, Memorial, University
The Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium impresses in size and historical relevance. On the campus of the University of Texas and home to the UT Longhorns, the stadium is now in its 92nd operational year. You’ll find a piece of the past in every nook and cranny; from the plaques to statues, the stadium is brimming with character. Although it was built in 1924, recent renovations have left the premises looking like new but without altering the original structure too much.
Cotton Bowl
The Cotton Bowl in Dallas is home to many events, including the State Fair of Texas, and it even hosted the FIFA World Cup one year. It used to house the Cotton Bowl Classic, various Dallas soccer teams, and the Dallas Cowboys at one point. In the 1940s, the seating capacity was about 67,000 people, but after many renovations, in 2009, the Oklahoma vs. Texas football game brought in 96,009 fans, the largest fan attendance in Cotton Bowl history.
Kyle Field
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AT&T Stadium
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NRG Stadium Houston
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Rice Stadium Houston
At one of the most prestigious universities in the United States sits one of Texas’ largest football stadiums, Rice Stadium Houston. Like Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium, Rice Stadium Houston is rich in history – it was built in 1950 and even hosted a Super Bowl. The venue has a 70,000 seating capacity, which is brimming with Rice Owls fans during playoff games.