Choctaw Stadium

Choctaw Stadium Continues to Thrive 30 Years Later | City of Arlington, TX ## Choctaw Stadium, Arlington: Modern Multi-Purpose Stadium with a Baseball Soul Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas is a 48,114-seat, open-air, multi-purpose stadium at 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011, right in the heart of the city’s Entertainment District. Opened in 1994 as The Ballpark in Arlington, it spent 26 seasons as the home of the Texas Rangers before being reconfigured for football, soccer, rugby, and events after the Rangers moved to nearby Globe Life Field in 2020. In this guide, you’ll get a clear overview of: - How the stadium evolved from classic MLB ballpark to multi-purpose venue - What actually happens here today (football, soccer, high-school games, concerts, private events) - Practical tips on getting there and pairing it with Texas Live! for a full day out Along the way, I’ll flag spots where online info is clearly outdated or in flux, so you don’t rely on old listings. --- ## Quick Facts About Choctaw Stadium - Location: 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas, USA - Opened: April 1, 1994 (broke ground in 1992) - Original purpose: Baseball stadium for the Texas Rangers (MLB) from 1994–2019 - Current role: Multi-purpose venue hosting soccer, spring football, high-school football, and events Hospitality - Seating capacity: ~48,114 in its baseball configuration; around 25,000 for football setups - Owner: City of Arlington - Operator: Rangers Baseball Express (Texas Rangers’ operating entity) - Surface: Latitude36 Bermuda Grass - Architectural style: Retro-classic ballpark by architect David M. Schwarz, with design nods to older “jewel box” MLB parks like Tiger Stadium and Yankee Stadium. --- ## A Short History: From The Ballpark in Arlington to Choctaw Stadium ### Name changes over time The venue has gone through several branding eras: 1. The Ballpark in Arlington (1994–2004) 2. Ameriquest Field in Arlington (2005–2006) 3. Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (2007–2013) 4. Globe Life Park in Arlington (2014–2021) 5. Choctaw Stadium (from August 25, 2021, after a naming-rights deal with Choctaw Casinos & Resorts) All of these refer to the same physical stadium you see today. ### Texas Rangers era For 26 seasons the stadium was synonymous with Texas Rangers baseball: - Hosted the 1995 MLB All-Star Game - Hosted the 2010 and 2011 World Series - Saw some of the league’s highest home-run totals thanks to hot summer air, swirling winds, and hitter-friendly dimensions The Rangers moved to the climate-controlled Globe Life Field across the street for the 2020 season, leaving this building to be reimagined rather than demolished. ### Conversion to a multi-purpose venue Instead of tearing it down, Arlington reconfigured the ballpark for football and soccer in 2020, retaining the red-brick facade, office building in center field, and much of the concourse while rebuilding the playing surface and seating layout. Since that conversion, the stadium has hosted: - North Texas SC (FC Dallas’ reserve team) from 2020 onward, in USL League One and later MLS NEXT Pro - Arlington Renegades / Dallas Renegades of the XFL/UFL (spring football) through the 2025 season - Dallas Jackals rugby matches from 2022 until the club’s withdrawal from Major League Rugby in 2024 - Dozens of college and Texas high-school football games, plus other community events Hospitality ### Important “outdated data” note Many tourism and events sites still describe Choctaw Stadium as the ongoing home of the Arlington Renegades and Dallas Jackals. Those statements are only partially accurate today: - North Texas SC is scheduled to move to a new soccer-specific stadium in Mansfield starting in 2026. - The Dallas Jackals ceased operations in 2024 and will not appear in future MLR seasons. - The Renegades franchise is rebranding back to the Dallas Renegades and moving its home games to Toyota Stadium in Frisco from 2026. So if you’re planning a trip around a specific team, double-check the current season’s schedule and venue on the team’s official site or the stadium’s own events page rather than relying on older listing copy. Stadium --- ## What Happens at Choctaw Stadium Today Even after losing MLB games, the building is busy. ### 1. Soccer and spring football - North Texas SC continues to host MLS NEXT Pro home matches here through at least the 2025 season. Dallas - Until its move to Frisco in 2026, the Arlington/Dallas Renegades play UFL home games on a football configuration of the field. Stadium capacity is around 25,000 for football setups, which keeps the atmosphere relatively intimate compared with huge NFL venues. ### 2. High-school and college football Choctaw Stadium regularly hosts: - Arlington Independent School District high-school games, giving local players a chance to compete in a professional-grade environment - Various college football matchups and showcase events, as cited by the stadium’s event partners Hospitality This mix means fall weekends often feature multiple games at different levels. ### 3. Concerts and large-scale events The stadium has also been used for: - Major concerts (for example, Paul McCartney, Jason Aldean, Billy Joel in 2019) - Community walks and charity events such as the Dallas/Fort Worth MDA Muscle Walk - Festivals and private functions using the North Lawn and parking lots, which can be configured for races, festivals, and large outdoor events. Stadium If you’re deciding “is there anything going on while I’m in town?”, the most reliable sources are: - The official Choctaw Stadium “Event Schedule” page Stadium - The Texas Live! events calendar just next door --- ## How to Get to Choctaw Stadium and the Entertainment District Choctaw Stadium is in Arlington’s Entertainment District, surrounded by: - Globe Life Field (current Texas Rangers ballpark) - AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys - The Texas Live! dining and entertainment complex, wedged between those arenas. ### Address and orientation - Stadium address: 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011 - Public-transport references often list “Collins Street at Andrews Street” as the nearest transit stop. There is no full regional rail station on the doorstep; most visitors arrive by: - Car or rideshare (I-30 corridor between Dallas and Fort Worth) - Event shuttles or charter buses arranged by tour groups or fan clubs ### Parking, bags, and entry The stadium and surrounding Entertainment District rely on a combination of lots and structured parking. Exact pricing varies by event and operator, so rather than quoting numbers that change frequently, here’s what is stable and verifiable: - The stadium maintains a Parking section and Bag Policy in its official A-to-Z Guide, linked directly from the main site navigation. Stadium - Accessible parking locations, gate opening times, and allowed bag sizes are all detailed there for each event type. For up-to-date specifics, use the A-to-Z Guide and event page for the particular game, concert, or festival you’re attending—policies have tightened in recent years and can differ between UFL games, soccer matches, and private events. --- ## Texas Live! and the Surrounding Entertainment District One of the key advantages of planning a day or night around Choctaw Stadium is what’s immediately next door. ### Texas Live! Texas Live! is a large sports-and-entertainment complex built between Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium, and AT&T Stadium. It bundles: - Multiple restaurants and bars - A central Live! Arena performance space - An outdoor event area called Arlington Backyard for concerts and community events This makes it easy to: - Grab food and drinks before or after a match at Choctaw - Catch live music or watch another game on big screens if you’re in town for a multi-day sports trip Texas Live! maintains its own events calendar and visitor FAQ with age limits, cover charges, and other policies (for example, all-ages until 9 p.m., then 21+ except for certain concerts). Because rules and restaurant line-ups change periodically, it’s worth checking their official site close to your travel dates. --- ## Accessibility and Inclusive Features Arlington has made a point of keeping Choctaw Stadium usable after MLB, rather than scrapping it, and accessibility is part of that. Based on currently published information: - The stadium provides wheelchair access, including elevators and accessible seating areas, and is rated “good” for wheelchair access in stadium databases. Bob - The official Accessibility section on the Choctaw Stadium site centralises information on accessible parking, companion seating, service animal policies, and assistance services. Stadium Because accessibility features and policies are updated over time, especially around large multi-event days, I’d recommend reviewing the Accessibility page and A-to-Z Guide for the exact event you plan to attend, and contacting the stadium directly if you need specific accommodations. --- ## Booking Events, Suites, and Private Functions Choctaw Stadium is actively marketed as an event venue, not just a game venue. According to the stadium’s own event pages and partner sites: Stadium - You can book private events that use: - Field level - Suites - Multiple club spaces - North Lawn (a lakeside outdoor space) - Event types range from concerts, races, and tours to weddings, holiday parties, meetings, and birthday events. RS3 Culinary (the stadium’s hospitality provider) notes that since the reconfiguration in 2019, the venue has hosted pro football, pro soccer, rugby, over 75 college and high-school football games, and numerous other entertainment events—all with in-house catering options. Hospitality If you’re considering Choctaw Stadium as a meeting or event venue: - The most accurate contact point is the “Private Events / Request Information” link on the official site. Stadium ---