Dallas Stadium, also known as AT&T Stadium, installed curtains for the first time during a major sporting event to block sunlight streaming through the venue’s massive west-facing glass wall during a 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Sweden.
Sun Glare Issue
The stadium’s east-west orientation has made sunlight a recurring issue during late-afternoon football games. Unlike most NFL stadiums, which are built on a north-south axis, the Cowboys’ home stadium allows the setting sun to shine directly through its western glass wall, at times affecting players’ visibility.
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens said he lost sight of a pass because of the sun in a previous game. Teammate CeeDee Lamb responded by joking, “He already knew it. Welcome to Dallas, bro,” referencing similar issues he experienced during the 2024 season.
Curtains Installation
Although curtains have been used at Dallas Stadium for concerts and other special events, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has consistently opposed installing them for Cowboys games. However, for the World Cup match, black curtains covered the west-end glass panels while the east-end windows remained uncovered.
The match between Japan and Sweden ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams advancing to the tournament’s Round of 32. Some fans welcomed the temporary modification and suggested it should become a permanent feature during Cowboys games.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
