WeAreSC Cotton Bowl Travel Guide: Sightseeing, pregame activities, and game day information.

COTTON BOWL CLASSIC: CFP NO. 10 USC TROJANS (11-2) vs CFP NO. 16 Tulane Green Wave (11-2)
Jan 2: Noon CT/ 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET
Televised: ESPN
Location: Arlington, Texas

Airports: Dallas/Fort Worth International

Stadium: AT&T Stadium (80,000)

Surface: Matrix Turf

AT&T Stadium parking lots open: 7 a.m.

AT&T Stadium entrance gates open: 10:00 a.m.

Mask requirement: Optional

Seating Chart: (See photo below)

Tickets: Sold out

The opening line: The Trojans opened a 1 ½ -point favorite over Tulane.

Projected Monday Arlington Weather Forecast: Morning rain with a high of 65, low of 50, 61 % humidity, and 36%  precipitation.

Websites: tulanegreenwave.com / usctrojans.com  

DIRECTIONS TO AT&T STADIUM

FROM DALLAS (east of AT&T Stadium)

• Interstate 30 West
• Exit Ballpark Way. Keep right at the end of the exit ramp.
• Turn Right on Ballpark Way.
• Turn Right on Randol Mill Road.
• Turn Left at the signal at Cedarland Plaza. Enter driveway and park in Blue Lot 1 or Blue Lot 2.

FROM FORT WORTH (west of AT&T Stadium)

• Interstate 30 East
• Exit Collins Street (FM157). Turn right on Collins Street (FM 157) at the end of the exit ramp.
• Turn Left on Randol Mill Road.
• Turn Right at the signal at Cedarland Plaza. Enter driveway and park in Blue Lot 1 or Blue Lot 2.

FROM DFW AIRPORT & GRAPEVINE AREA (north of AT&T Stadium)

• Highway 360 South
• Exit Division Street. Keep right at the end of the exit ramp on to Division Street heading west.
• Turn Right on AT&T Way.
• Turn Left on Randol Mill Road.
• Turn Left at the signal at Cedarland Plaza. Enter driveway and park in Blue Lot 1 or Blue Lot 2.

Parking: Parking passes for this year’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic are available for $50. On game day, you may purchase parking via credit card only in AT&T Stadium lots. These lots will be filled on a first-come, first serve basis.

Rideshare Information: The Rideshare Zone (for Uber, Lyft, etc.) for drop-off pre-event and pick-up post-event is located in Lot 15, just west of Collins Street. Taxicabs are available at the far west end of the MillerLite Plaza off of North Collins Street and Cowboys Way. Taxis are staged at this location for drop-off pre-event and pick-up post-event.

Things to do in Dallas

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the assassination and legacy of President Kennedy. Located in the historic Texas School Book Depository building, the Museum presents the social and political landscape of the early 1960s, chronicles President Kennedy’s assassination and its aftermath, reflects upon his lasting impact on our country and world, and connects the past to the present for students, families, and visitors. The Museum is open Wednesday – Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (65+); $14 for youth (6-18); children five and under are free. A free interactive guide to Dealey Plaza (available in English and Spanish) is available at dealeyplaza.jfk.org.

George W. Bush Presidential Center: The George W. Bush Presidential Center is a state-of-the art facility on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. It is home to the George W. Bush Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute. The Library and Museum features both permanent and special exhibits, a precise replica of the Oval Office, beams from the World Trade Center twisted from the events of 9/11, a Texas Rose Garden, and a number of interactive exhibits. The popular Decision Points Theater enables visitors to experience the presidential decision-making process first-hand.The Bush Center, a twenty-first century landmark, is set in a 15-acre native Texas prairie alive with grasses and wildflowers. Visitors can also dine in the elegant Cafe 43 and visit the Museum Store.Dallas CityPASS: Save 51% at Dallas? four best attractions. CityPASS ticket booklets are valid for 9-days. Cost: Adult $49; Child (3-12) $33. For more information and to purchase mobile tickets, visit: https://www.citypass.com/dallas.

Reunion Tower: Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, the GeO-Deck at Reunion Tower offers visitors the only indoor/outdoor observation deck in the city with unique views of Dallas and its surrounding communities from 470 feet in the air! As it is affectionately known by locals, “The Ball” has been a staple of the Dallas skyline since 1978.

COTTON BOWL CLASSIC ACTIVITIES FROM DEC. 31 THRU JAN. 2

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31:

New Year’s Eve at Six Flags Over Texas – Cotton Bowl Classic Discount: Grab your family and friends and head over to Six Flags Over Texas for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Six Flags Fan Day. Enjoy discounted tickets to “Holiday In The Park”. Explore the Magic of the Season with thousands of twinkling lights, festive decorations, tasty treats and your favorite rides.
Parking at a reduced price is available all day at Six Flags. 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1

AT&T Cotton Bowl Fan Fest: There’s no better way to get fired up for the 87th Cotton Bowl Classic than the Goodyear Huddle Up Fan Fest. On January 1^st, come out with your family and friends and enjoy a free day of interactive exhibits, great giveaways, a kids’ play zone, tons of food and great music in Miller Lite House. The Huddle Up wraps around the Battle of the Bands – USC and Tulane – event held in the same plaza from 4 to 5 p.m. CT.

Entry to the Huddle Up on January 1^st in the West Plaza is free, but each person must have a game ticket for entry to both plaza for the Huddle Up on game day. Parking on game day at AT&T Stadium is available for purchase.

MONDAY, JANUARY 2

AT&T Cotton Bowl Fan Fest: On game day, the Goodyear Huddle Up opens three hours before kickoff on both AT&T Stadium plazas. Again, the Huddle Up Fan Fest has something for everyone… Enjoy team pep rallies, music, photo opportunities, loads of games and interactive exhibits, great giveaways, a kids’ play zone in the East Plaza, tons of food and your favorite beverage. Come watch the pregame coverage before the 87th Cotton Bowl Classic on the plaza screens. It’s the best place to huddle up with your friends and family before heading into AT&T Stadium for the big game!
 
USC Marching Band Cotton Bowl Performance Schedule 

Saturday (Dec. 31) 2 p.m.: Rally at Texas Live! 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, Texas

Sunday (Jan. 1) 4 p.m.: Battle of the Bands, West Plaza AT&T Stadium

Monday (Jan. 2) 9:30 a.m.: Fanfest performance at West Plaza AT&T Stadium

Clear bag policy: The following are prohibited inside AT&T Stadium

• All purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag
• Backpacks
• Binocular case – Binoculars may be worn around the neck
• Briefcases
• Camera bags
• Cinch bags
• Computer bags
• Coolers
• Fanny packs
• Luggage of any kind
• Seat Cushions