May 22–23, 2026
The American Rodeo 2026
Globe Life Field — Arlington
About the Event
The American Rodeo returns to Globe Life Field for its 13th year, bringing together elite pros, rising stars, and underdog Qualifiers across all eight traditional rodeo disciplines for a Memorial Day Weekend showdown. Friday features final Qualifier rounds that determine who advances, while Saturday night showcases the best in the world chasing life-changing payouts and the coveted $1 million bonus. The two-day championship weekend includes live musical performances, the Infield Party Experience with arena-side floor access, premium Gold Seats with backstage tours, and wall-to-wall coverage on Fox Sports and The Cowboy Channel.
Transportation Information
Globe Life Field is located in the Arlington Entertainment District, adjacent to AT&T Stadium. Expect heavy traffic and limited parking on championship weekend. Black Swan provides premium door-to-door luxury transportation from anywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including DFW Airport, downtown Dallas and Fort Worth hotels. Skip the parking chaos and arrive in style. Group shuttle service available for VIP hospitality, corporate outings, and Infield Party groups.
Routes & Drop-Off
- DFW Airport → Globe Life FieldDFW International is ~18 miles SE of the Arlington Entertainment District — typical 20-25 minutes off-peak via TX-360. Friday late-afternoon Qualifier rounds and Saturday-night championship arrivals tighten the run by 60-90 minutes; chauffeur monitors real-time traffic and routes via I-30 / TX-183 alternates.
- Downtown Dallas → Globe Life FieldDowntown Dallas to Globe Life Field is ~17-20 miles W — typical 25-30 minutes off-peak via I-30 W. Saturday-night championship traffic adds 60-90 minutes; pre-event hotel pickup with 60-minute buffer recommended. Common pre-show staging at the Westin Galleria, the Joule, or downtown Fort Worth hotels (Worthington / Omni) depending on Infield Party itinerary.
- Downtown Fort Worth → Globe Life FieldDowntown Fort Worth to Globe Life Field is ~12-15 miles E — typical 20-25 minutes off-peak via I-30 E. Sundance Square hotels (Omni, Hilton, Worthington Renaissance) and the Stockyards area common pickup points; rodeo guests often pair the event with Stockyards dining or the Fort Worth Stock Show ecosystem.
- Globe Life Field credentialed drop-offPremium drop-off on the south plaza off Randol Mill Road keeps you clear of the AT&T Stadium overflow. Infield Party Experience credentialed access at the dedicated VIP gate. Post-event traffic on I-30 takes 60-90 minutes to fully clear; chauffeur stages east of the venue along Six Flags Drive to skip the worst of the bottleneck.
- Multi-day Memorial Day weekend packagesMemorial Day Weekend rodeo packages cover Friday Qualifier rounds, Saturday-night championship, plus optional Sunday/Monday cooldown activities (Stockyards Rodeo, AT&T Stadium tour, Six Flags Over Texas). Multi-stop Sprinter staging available for sponsor delegations running parallel hospitality at the Infield Party Experience.
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Pick by group size — every category includes a chauffeur, fuel, and tolls.
Pricing & Minimums
Standard hourly rates apply (sedan $110/hr, SUV $115-140/hr, Sprinter $225/hr, mini-coach custom-quoted) with 2-hour minimums on sedans/SUVs and 3-hour on Sprinters. Memorial Day Weekend pricing tightens significantly — book 6-8 weeks ahead for Saturday-night championship coverage. Multi-day Memorial Day packages (Friday Qualifiers + Saturday championship + Sunday cooldown) priced as 3-day windows rather than per-leg. Sponsor and VIP hospitality delegations quoted bespoke per RFP.
Getting Here
Nearby Airports
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Private Aviation & FBOs
- Million Air — Addison Airport (ADS)
- Atlantic Aviation — Addison Airport (ADS)
- Business Jet Center — Dallas Love Field (DAL)
- Jet Aviation — Dallas Love Field (DAL)
- Texas Jet — Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
- American Aero — Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is DFW Airport to Globe Life Field on rodeo weekend?
DFW to Globe Life Field is typically 20-25 minutes off-peak via TX-360 (~18 mi SE). Memorial Day Weekend Friday-evening Qualifier traffic and Saturday-night championship arrivals add 60-90 minutes; chauffeur monitors real-time conditions and routes via I-30 or TX-183 alternates as needed. Book pickup with 60-minute buffer ahead of the gate-open window.
Where does the chauffeur drop off at Globe Life Field?
Premium drop-off on the south plaza off Randol Mill Road keeps you clear of the AT&T Stadium overflow that congests the north side. Infield Party Experience credentialed-access gate is signed separately for VIP arrivals; coordinate credential confirmation with booking. Post-event chauffeur stages east of the venue along Six Flags Drive for a faster post-pickup departure.
Multi-day Memorial Day Weekend packages?
Yes — Memorial Day Weekend packages cover Friday Qualifier rounds, Saturday-night championship, and optional Sunday/Monday cooldown activities (Stockyards Rodeo in Fort Worth, AT&T Stadium tour, Six Flags Over Texas). Multi-stop Sprinter staging supports sponsor delegations running parallel hospitality at the Infield Party Experience.
Group / corporate hospitality (Infield Party, suite bookings)?
Yes — Sprinter and mini-coach support for Infield Party Experience group arrivals (typically 12-30 attendees), suite-holder delegations, and corporate hospitality bookings. Custom-quoted per RFP for 14+ passenger movements. Common pre-event staging at downtown Dallas, downtown Fort Worth, or DFW-area hotels with hotel-venue round-trip pricing.
Stockyards Rodeo pairing — combine with The American?
Yes — Friday-night Stockyards Rodeo in Fort Worth pairs naturally with Saturday The American championship at Globe Life Field. Common itinerary: Friday Stockyards Rodeo + dinner, Saturday American Rodeo championship + Infield Party, Sunday brunch + Cowboys facilities tour. Multi-day Sprinter packages cover the full weekend.
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