For years, the sunlight pouring through AT&T Stadium’s massive glass windows has been one of the most debated topics surrounding Dallas Cowboys home games.
Now, Jerry Jones has revealed the organization is considering a permanent solution after seeing the impact of the stadium’s World Cup modifications.
On August 1, when a Fox reporter asked Mr. Jones, “You’re not thinking about the curtains, though?” His reply was, “Well, do you know something? Thinking about it and doing something about it are two different things.”
Jones also added, It’s hard to tell that time of the year because the sun’s not the same this time of the year that it is in the fall. And that is you get on in and the sun changes and the angle of that sun changes from September through the year around. But as we look at it, I like some of the effects of the tinting. And so we’re giving that a thought.”
The sunlight inside AT&T Stadium has been a talking point almost since the venue opened in 2009. Unlike most NFL stadiums, which are built on a north to south axis to reduce glare, AT&T Stadium was designed on an east to west alignment. That allows late afternoon sunlight to stream through the massive glass windows. It creates difficult visibility conditions for players during certain home games.
Why the sunlight at AT&T Stadium has been a longtime concern
Over the years, the glare has become more than just an inconvenience. It has directly affected plays, with receivers struggling to track the football against the bright sunlight.
During the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game against the Kansas City Chiefs last season, wide receiver George Pickens admitted he lost sight of a pass because “the sun was beating in my eyes.” CeeDee Lamb also joked after the game that everyone in Dallas already knows about the issue, highlighting how familiar it has become for the team.
For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, however, black curtains were installed on the stadium’s west side to eliminate the glare during the Japan and Sweden match. The move proved effective and gave Jerry Jones a firsthand look at an alternative approach.
Now, with Jones saying the Cowboys are considering tinting the stadium’s windows, the franchise may finally be exploring a permanent solution to one of AT&T Stadium’s most debated design flaws.