Choctaw Stadium: What to Know Before You Go

Choctaw Stadium is a multipurpose event venue in Arlington, Texas, with a schedule that can include sporting events, concerts and gatherings of different sizes. Football, rugby, soccer and concerts are among the event types listed by the stadium.

The venue has a long connection to baseball: it was the Texas Rangers’ home from 1994 through 2019, then began operating as a multipurpose venue in 2020. Today, the event itself is the best guide to what to expect, since details and policies can vary.

Start with the official stadium-events page to find an event and follow its listing to the event details. Those details are where you can check event information and ticket options. For policies that may differ from one event to another, read the event’s A-to-Z Guide before you go.

The venue is cashless: ticket, parking and concession services accept credit or debit cards. Keep that in mind when planning what to bring. The stadium also prohibits ticket resale within the Arlington Entertainment District, including its grounds and parking areas.

For a second event venue in the area, see this guide to concerts at Texas Trust CU Theatre. Event schedules and arrangements differ by venue, so check the details for the specific show you’re considering.

The primary stadium parking lots are Lots E and L, off Road to Six Flags on the east side. Parking rates vary by event, so confirm the arrangements for your date rather than assuming the same price applies each time.

RV and bus parking is listed in Toyota Lot D, using entrance D7 off Arlington Downs on the east side. The listed rates are $100 for RV parking and $50 for bus parking. RVs may enter when the lots open, but must leave by 9:00 a.m. on the day after the event.

Accessible parking is available in Lot E on a first-come, first-served basis, and spaces may fill before event time. Accessible seating is offered at each price level, with companion seats.

Wheelchair assistance can take guests from any stadium entrance to any seating location, and post-game assistance is available too. Accessible restrooms, ticket windows and concession stands are listed by the venue; for accommodation questions, contact Guest Services at 817-533-1723.

Plan for entry checks: bags and purses must be soft-sided and no larger than 16 by 16 by 8 inches, and all bags are subject to search. Backpacks are prohibited, with exceptions for qualifying single-compartment drawstring bags, medical bags and manufactured diaper bags accompanying infants or young children.

The general guide also allows one sealed, unflavored plastic water bottle under 1 liter per ticket; outside food is not permitted, with additional considerations for dietary concerns and infants. Service animals trained to perform tasks for a guest with a disability are permitted; other animals are not allowed under the general guide.

Re-entry rules vary by event. If you’re considering leaving and returning, check the A-to-Z Guide for your specific event first.

Choctaw Stadium is about a 10-minute drive from 1902 Studios. The supplied route information also puts the trip at about 69 minutes on foot, so driving is the more practical option if you’re heading to an event from the hotel.

If your plans include a game at Globe Life Field, review that venue’s visit and parking details separately. Choctaw Stadium and Globe Life Field are distinct event venues, and their event arrangements may differ.

Choctaw Stadium’s private-event spaces include the Jack Daniel’s Club, Capital One Club, Batter’s Eye, field, concourse, North Lawn and parking lots. The broader event area also includes Texas Live! and AT&T Stadium.

If you plan to use Lot B for Texas Live!, note that parking is free for its visitors only on days when no public events are scheduled at Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium or AT&T Stadium. On those venues’ event days, Lot B uses event parking rates that vary by event.

Before you go: Event schedules, parking arrangements and venue policies can change. Check the official site before you go, and use the specific event’s A-to-Z Guide for its current entry and re-entry details.