ARLINGTON, Texas – Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones had a vision to bring just about every sporting event imaginable to AT&T Stadium and the Arlington area.
After Tuesday's announcement with NTT INDYCAR Series, he can add auto racing to the list.
The Cowboys and Texas Rangers have partnered up to bring a first-of-its-kind-event to bring an INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington, beginning in March 2026.
Jones was part of the celebratory announcement in Arlington, where the plans were revealed, including a 2.73-mile track layout that will weave through Arlington's core sports and entertainment district, which features an all-star lineup of events and venues and annually sells more than 1.6 million tickets to spectators near and far.
"We are thrilled to join forces with the Texas Rangers, Penske Entertainment, and the City of Arlington to bring Grand Prix racing to the streets of the Arlington Entertainment District," Jones said. "The collaboration between our organizations will make the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington special, providing a unique NTT INDYCAR SERIES race experience for fans attending, while also creating a showcase with our friends at FOX and those watching around the world. An event of this magnitude is another great reflection of what we imagined over 15 years ago that AT&T Stadium could be a part of."
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America's premier open-wheel racing competition, featuring stars from across the globe competing at speeds faster than 230 mph. Along with hosting the world-famous Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the series boasts a mix of oval, temporary street circuit and permanent road course races across North America, with the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington set to become its newest high-octane marquee event. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is sanctioned by INDYCAR, the governing body for North America's premier open-wheel racing series and part of the Penske Entertainment family.
"Through a truly remarkable and innovative partnership, we're going to build racing's next global spectacle," said Roge Penske, chairman of Penske Corporation. "Everyone involved is fully committed to delivering an incredible and unique event weekend for the city of Arlington, anchored by the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. We're grateful to the Cowboys, Rangers and REV Entertainment for entering into this partnership with us, and, of course, to Arlington's leadership team for their excitement and ongoing support."
