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Dallas, Texas
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When it opened in 1930, the Cotton Bowl Stadium had a seating capacity of 46,000, making it the largest stadium in the southern United States at the time.
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy delivered a speech at the Cotton Bowl Stadium during a visit to Dallas, just a day before his assassination.
The Cotton Bowl Classic, first played in 1937, is one of the oldest bowl games in college football history.
The stadium hosted six matches during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, including a quarter-final match between Brazil and the Netherlands.
The stadium has hosted concerts by iconic artists such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and Pink Floyd.
The Dallas Cowboys played their home games at the Cotton Bowl Stadium from their inception in 1960 until 1971.
Located within Fair Park, the stadium is an integral part of the annual State Fair of Texas, hosting the Red River Showdown between Texas and Oklahoma.
The stadium has seen multiple renovations to expand seating and modernize facilities, with major updates in 1948, 1993, and 2008.
