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AT&T Stadium, Cotton Bowl among Top 5 most convenient sports venues in the US

Analysts looked at the biggest stadiums in the U.S. and U.K. to find the best event spaces based on accessibility factors like wheelchair seating, restrooms, parking, shuttle service, and elevators

(L-R) An aerial drone view of AT&T Stadium on April 1, 2020 in Arlington, Texas and a general view is seen of fans leaving Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, after the 2020 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.

Since it was announced in early March, the upcoming Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson match Netflix special has become one of the year's most eagerly anticipated sports events.

Around 80,000 lucky viewers can watch the YouTuber take on one of the greatest heavyweight champions in history at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington this summer.

However, how accessible is the venue?

The experts at casino.com have revealed America's most accessible sports venues by analyzing various factors such as accessible seating, walking distance to the nearest transport station, wheelchair rental availability, and other accommodations.

AT&T Stadium and the Cotton Bowl Stadium are making waves as they secure spots among the top five sports venues in the country for their exceptional accessibility.

AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys and host of several major sporting events such as the Cotton Bowl Classic, the Big 12 Championship Game, the Southwest Classic, and soon, the World Cup playoffs, has been crowned the most convenient venue nationwide with an overall score of 8.7 out of 10.

AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 2022.

The stadium, the future fight host, has 15 accessible parking lots, shuttle bus services, wheelchair rentals, and accessible restrooms. It can seat 80,000 people and offers closed captioning and language services for those needing accommodations.

Shuttle bus services to the venue begin two hours before game time, giving fans plenty of time to get comfortable before the main event starts.

The Cotton Bowl is an outdoor stadium in Dallas, ranked fourth in the United States with a score of 7.39 out of 10. It opened in 1930 and is at Fair Park, the State Fair of Texas, site and several other sporting events.

DALLAS, TX - MAR. 20: The Dallas Stars and the NHL host a press conference for the upcoming Bridgestone Winter Classic 2020 at the Cotton Bowl on Mar. 20, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

The stadium offers services for people with disabilities, including free wheelchair rental with assistance, closed captioning, sign language interpreters, and accessible seating areas.

Additionally, a free shuttle bus provides front-of-the-line access for disabled guests, and the stadium is just a three-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

TOP 10 Most Accessible Sports Venues in America

  1. AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
  2. Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
  3. Rose Bowl (Pasadena, Calif.)
  4. Cotton Bowl (Dallas, Texas)
  5. Ohio Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)
  6. Camp Randall Stadium (Madison, Wis.)
  7. Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, La.)
  8. Metlife Stadium (East Rutherford, N.J.)
  9. Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium (Austin, Texas)
  10. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.)

The full report, infographics, and methodology are on Casino.com's site.

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