Cotton Bowl tickets

About Cotton Bowl

Official Name: Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

Stadium: AT&T Stadium

Location: Arlington, Texas

Team with Most Appearances: Texas University

Conference Tie-in: Since 2015 At-large/Group of Five, CFP

Cotton Bowl Tickets

On January 1, 1937, TCU and Marquette battled in the inaugural Cotton Bowl at the stadium that carried its name in Dallas, Texas. Until 2009, teams in the SWC, Big 12 and SEC fought for the bowl title each year at the stadium known as the Cotton Bowl. The game then moved to its current location in Arlington. In 2018, Clemson trounced Notre Dame 30–3. We won’t know until the close of regular season play which two teams will clash for the title on December 28, 2019. You’ll watch one of the six bowls comprising the College Football Playoff, an accolade it earned in 2014 season. In 2015 and 2018, the bowl functioned as a national semifinal. Purchase your tickets at StubHub to see more history-making games.

What are some of the most famous plays and players?

In its first few decades, gameplay went wild. In 1954, Alabama's Tommy Lewis jumped off of the bench to storm the field to tackle Rice's Dickey Moegle as Moegle ran from his team's 5-yard line to quickly cover an open field. Referee Cliff Shaw signaled touchdown anyway since the Lewis tackle of Moegle at the 42-yard line wasn’t legal. Things have tamed a bit since then, but the Cotton Bowl often contains some of the biggest plays of college ball, like the record 87-yard touchdown catch of Syracuse’s Ernie Davis, who led his team to defeat Texas 23-14 in 1960. Look for epic battles like the 1976 Arkansas vs. Georgia matchup, which began with a Bulldogs lead of 10–0. The crowd despaired for a shutout, but Arkansas battled back, scoring an amazing 31 unanswered points to win the Cotton Bowl. This bowl also offers you a shining opportunity to see a Heisman winner play. In the 1980s alone, three Heisman Trophy winners played in the Cotton Bowl: Boston College’s Doug Flutie in 1985, Auburn’s Bo Jackson in 1986 and Notre Dame’s Tim Brown in 1988.

Where can I get tickets to the Cotton Bowl game?

Grab your Cotton Bowl tickets at StubHub. You can catch one of the semifinal games of the CFP.

What are some of the biggest clashes in the history of the Cotton Bowl?

The games can end in a very close score. One point often decides the winner. The top five games include TCU 28, Syracuse 27 on January 1, 1957; Texas 21, Notre Dame 17 on January 1, 1970; Houston 17, Nebraska 14 on January 1, 1980; Michigan State 42, Baylor 41 on January 1, 2015 and Notre Dame 35, Houston 34 on January 1, 1979.

What is the Cotton Bowl schedule?

Traditionally, the game was played in the early days of January, but in recent years, it has occurred in late December. In 2019, the game falls on December 28.

How is the tailgating scene at Cotton Bowl games?

You can tailgate at the Cotton Bowl on the grassy area adjacent to the parking lot. Review the

AT&T stadium

tailgating rules before setting up your pre-game party. You’ll need to secure your spot one to two hours before the parking lot opens, and you can only tailgate for up to two hours post-game. You can tailgate in Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.

What are the amenities of AT&T Stadium?

Formerly known as Cowboys Stadium, AT&T stadium features a dome with a retractable roof, so play can take place rain or sunshine while keeping the fans comfortable. It is the largest domed stadium in the world and can accommodate 100,000 fans. You can watch the action on the field or on the second-largest high-definition television screen in the world.