What happened to the old Dallas Cowboys Stadium?

Texas Stadium was an American football stadium located in Irving, Texas, a suburb west of Dallas. In 2009, the Cowboys moved to AT Stadium in nearby Arlington. Texas Stadium was demolished on April 11, 2010 by a controlled implosion.

Why did Texas Stadium have a hole in the roof?

This design — more commonly seen in European soccer stadiums — prompted Cowboys linebacker D. D. Lewis to make his now-famous quip “Texas Stadium has a hole in its roof so God can watch His favorite team play”, often paraphrased as the “hole” in the stadium’s roof was there “so that God can watch His team.”

What NFL teams have retractable domes?

Current NFL stadium types

Arizona Cardinals	State Farm Stadium	Retractable
Houston Texans	NRG Stadium	Retractable
Indianapolis Colts	Lucas Oil Stadium	Retractable
Jacksonville Jaguars	TIAA Bank Field	Open
Kansas City Chiefs	Arrowhead Stadium	Open

How many NFL teams play in domes?

Overall, seven teams play in domes. They are: Arizona, Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, and New Orleans. The St. Louis Rams played in the Edward Jones Dome until the team’s relocation to Los Angeles prior to the 2016 season.

When was Texas Stadium demolished?

April 11, 2010
But by 2008, the Cowboys were ready to move on to their new home at AT Stadium in Arlington, and the team played its final game at Texas Stadium that year. On April 11, 2010, the stadium was demolished in a controlled implosion.

Is Cowboys Stadium a dome?

Cowboys Stadium, a domed stadium with a retractable roof in Arlington, Texas | Library of Congress.

Do the Cowboys play in a dome?

AT Stadium is a domed stadium with a retractable roof in Arlington, Texas. It serves as the home of the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys. The stadium seats 80,000, making it the fourth largest stadium in the NFL by seating capacity. The maximum capacity of the stadium, including standing room, is 110,000.