Cowboys owner Jones considers tinting AT&T Stadium windows
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says the organization is actively considering tinting the large glass windows at AT&T Stadium to address the long-standing issue of afternoon sun glare during home games. Jones made the remarks during training camp in Oxnard, California, signaling a potential shift from his previous resistance to altering the stadium's signature architectural feature.
The consideration follows the venue's recent use as a host site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where organizers employed temporary tinting and curtains on the west-facing glass to manage sunlight during matches. Jones noted he appreciated some of the effects of the tinting used for the soccer tournament, though he distinguished between consideration and action. "Thinking about it and doing something about it are two different things," Jones said. "But, no, I'll think about it."
AT&T Stadium, which opened in 2009, was designed with massive end-zone windows to create an open feel. Its east-west orientation allows low-angle afternoon sunlight to pour onto the field during the NFL's fall schedule, creating significant glare that has affected players for years. Wide receivers and defensive backs have...