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Jerry Jones Declined AT&T Stadium Curtain Plans

The owner announced no permanent window coverings will be added despite complaints of sun interference.

Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Football

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Jerry Jones has confirmed that he has no intention of installing permanent curtains at AT&T Stadium. The decision follows persistent reports from players regarding blinding sun glare during late-afternoon games.

Why it matters

The stadium, known for its west-facing glass windows, continues to draw criticism after players like CeeDee Lamb struggled to track passes due to the sun. Jones maintains that the stadium's layout actually provides an advantage to the home team.

AT&T Stadium cost 1 billion dollars to construct and utilizes a mechanical roof system capable of transitioning between configurations in approximately 12 minutes.

The players

Jerry Jones

He is the long-time owner, president, and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys.

CeeDee Lamb

He is a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys who has publicly cited sun glare as a hindrance.

AT&T Stadium

This Arlington-based facility serves as the home stadium for the Dallas Cowboys.

The details

The facility features a design that allows direct, intense sunlight to stream through west-facing windows during afternoon events. While temporary window tinting was applied for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, that configuration was not maintained for regular season play.

Timeline

  1. CeeDee Lamb lost a pass due to sun glare in 2024.

  2. The 2026 FIFA World Cup was held at AT&T Stadium with temporary window modifications.

  3. Jerry Jones addressed the curtain issue on September 18, 2026.

Roadmap

This dispute reflects a tension between the original architectural intent of multi-billion dollar venues and the evolving demands of modern professional sports. The refusal to modify the structure highlights the challenge of retrofitting iconic designs to address player-safety concerns.

Fans attending games at the stadium during late afternoon hours should be aware that the sun glare remains a significant factor on the field. The ongoing design policy ensures that the visual conditions for spectators and players will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.

The takeaway

While the stadium roof offers flexibility for various events, its fixed window placement continues to create specific environmental challenges. Managing glare remains a part of the home-field experience in the current stadium configuration.

Further reading

For more on the stadium landscape in the region, visit the Football section.

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