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Stadium Funding

Summary

Arlington is considering a massive $273 million deal to keep the Cowboys and their stadium in town for another 30 years. This raises the question: should taxpayers be on the hook for a professional football team's home turf?

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Get ready for your taxes to potentially go up to help pay for this massive stadium deal!

✅Who benefits

The Dallas Cowboys and their owners are the big winners here, getting a sweet deal to stay in Arlington.

⚠️Who could be affected

Local taxpayers could end up footing the bill for this expensive deal, taking money away from other city services.

Mentions & discussions (9)

Bond BuyerApr 23, 2026

Bonds play a role in Arlington, Texas, lease extension for Dallas Cowboys

Bonds play a role in Arlington, Texas, lease extension for Dallas Cowboys Bond Buyer

WFAAApr 22, 2026

Cowboys to stay at AT&T Stadium until 2055 after Arlington deal approval

Cowboys to stay at AT&T Stadium until 2055 after Arlington deal approval WFAA

Spectrum NewsApr 22, 2026

Arlington City Council approves funding to renovate AT&T Stadium

Arlington City Council approves funding to renovate AT&T Stadium Spectrum News

AudacyApr 22, 2026

Arlington City Council approves $273 million for AT&T Stadium and Cowboys lease extension

Arlington City Council approves $273 million for AT&T Stadium and Cowboys lease extension Audacy

dallasnews.comApr 16, 2026

Arlington City Council to consider $273 million in payments to keep Dallas Cowboys

Arlington City Council to consider $273 million in payments to keep Dallas Cowboys dallasnews.com

Spectrum NewsApr 16, 2026

Arlington City Council to discuss extending stadium lease for Dallas Cowboys

Arlington City Council to discuss extending stadium lease for Dallas Cowboys Spectrum News

WFAAApr 16, 2026

Arlington weighs $273M public deal to keep Cowboys at AT&T Stadium through 2055

Arlington weighs $273M public deal to keep Cowboys at AT&T Stadium through 2055 WFAA

WFAAApr 15, 2026

Arlington could spend $273 million to keep the Cowboys -- and residents may not get a vote

Arlington could spend $273 million to keep the Cowboys -- and residents may not get a vote WFAA

City of Arlington (.gov)Dec 17, 2025

World Cup Updates: Business Opportunities, Ambassador Row & More

World Cup Updates: Business Opportunities, Ambassador Row & More City of Arlington (.gov)

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