New Dallas Cowboys stadium called Cowboys stadium
Posted by ZA on May 13, 2009
This one was almost too predictable to even mention, but the Dallas Cowboys have decided to name their new stadium Cowboys Stadium. The new Cowboys Stadium will host its first NFL football game this Fall. It replaces Texas Stadium which was the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Irving for the past few decades.
The writing has probably been on the wall for some time on this decision. I think Jerry Jones originally had visions of a 8 figure per year naming rights deal with AT&T or some other corporation. When the economy tanked those deals dried up, which is why the Cowboys are going with a non-corporate name right now. I expect Jerry will continue to shop a naming-rights deal to anyone corporations interested in partnering with “America’s Team”. The opportunity to associate a corporate brand with one of the finest stadiums in the world is too great a chance for exposure to stay on the shelf for long. I expect it’ll stay as Cowboys Stadium for the start of this season, but at some point this season or next Spring a major deal will be announced that provides some corporation with venue naming right for Cowboys Stadium.
