About Globe Life Field
Globe Life Field sits in the Arlington Entertainment District — a 40,300-seat ballpark where the Texas Rangers play baseball under the world’s largest single-panel retractable roof, with a coconut-husk synthetic playing surface, a disappearing pitcher’s mound, and a history that already includes two World Series in its first four seasons of existence.
The Rangers moved here in 2020 after 26 seasons at the old Globe Life Park (formerly Rangers Ballpark in Arlington), which had no climate control — a brutal reality in a city where summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F. Built for $1.2 billion and designed by HKS, Inc., Globe Life Field solved that problem with a 240,000-square-foot retractable roof that can open or close in 12 minutes. When closed, transparent ETFE panels flood the interior with natural light while keeping the Texas heat outside.
The ballpark’s most unusual feature is its playing surface: Shaw Sports B1K synthetic turf with Geofill infill made from coconut husks. The hydraulic pitcher’s mound can lower below the playing surface in about 10 minutes, transforming the field for concerts, football, and motocross — making this one of the most versatile venues in professional sports.
Globe Life Field opened during the COVID-19 pandemic and hosted all six games of the 2020 World Series — the only venue in history to host an entire World Series without the home team playing. Three years later, the Rangers won their first championship here, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games in the 2023 World Series.
Getting to Globe Life Field
Public Transit
Arlington has no public bus or rail system that serves the stadium directly. The city offers shuttle and rideshare alternatives.
→ Via Arlington Trolley: Free game-day shuttle from participating Arlington hotels. Service begins 90 minutes before game time; return trolleys depart about 20 minutes after the game ends.
→ Via Via Rideshare: Arlington’s city rideshare service costs $3–$5 within the city. Operates every day except Sunday, but stops at 9 PM — day games only.
The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) runs between Dallas and Fort Worth but does not stop at the stadium. Rally Bus offers round-trip charter service from designated points across the DFW metro.
Driving + Parking
The ballpark address is 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TX 76011. I-30 is the primary approach.
→ From Dallas (~18 mi): I-30 West to Exit 28 (Ballpark Way). About 20–25 minutes.
→ From Fort Worth (~15 mi): I-30 East to Exit 28. About 24–30 minutes.
→ From Denton (~37 mi): I-35E South to I-30 West. About 45–50 minutes.
All lots are cashless. General parking runs $15–$30; premium Lots A and B cost $30–$60. Tailgating is allowed in most lots except A, B, and T, from lot opening until the end of the 2nd inning. Passes available via the MLB Ballpark app or at lot entry.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft pickup/dropoff is at Chatman Cutoff on the southbound lanes of Nolan Ryan Expressway. From downtown Dallas, expect $25–$40. From Fort Worth, $25–$40. Post-game pickups are not allowed on Randol Mill Road — walk a few blocks before requesting.
From the Airport
→ Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW): 11–13 miles north, about 17–20 minutes by car. Major American Airlines hub with extensive domestic and international service. Rideshare runs $20–$30.
→ Dallas Love Field (DAL): 20 miles northeast, about 25–30 minutes by car. Hub for Southwest Airlines. Rideshare runs $25–$35.
History of Globe Life Field
Globe Life Field was built to replace the old Globe Life Park — a beloved but brutally hot open-air ballpark where summer temperatures made afternoon games unbearable. The $1.2 billion project, designed by HKS, Inc., broke ground on September 28, 2017 and required the removal of 1.3 million cubic yards of earth — 97,000 truckloads. The city of Arlington and the Rangers split the cost evenly, with the city’s share funded by sales, hotel, and car rental taxes.
First Game (July 24, 2020): The Rangers defeated the Colorado Rockies 1-0 in the first regular-season game — played to an empty stadium due to COVID-19 protocols. The pandemic delayed the planned March opening and robbed the ballpark of a proper debut.
2020 World Series (October 2020): Globe Life Field hosted all six games of the World Series between the Dodgers and Rays — the only venue in history to host an entire World Series without the home team participating. Attendance was capped at 11,500 (25% capacity).
Aaron Judge’s 62nd Home Run (October 4, 2022): Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season at Globe Life Field, breaking Roger Maris’s 61-year-old American League single-season record.
2023 World Series (October–November 2023): The Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games to win their first championship in franchise history. The clinching celebration on the Globe Life Field diamond was 63 years in the making.
2024 MLB All-Star Game (July 16, 2024): The first All-Star Game in Arlington since 1995, showcasing the ballpark and the entertainment district to a national audience.
From a pandemic opening with no fans to a World Series celebration three years later, Globe Life Field has packed more history into its first few seasons than most ballparks see in a generation — all under the largest retractable roof in the world.
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Fun Facts
Globe Life Field's retractable roof is the largest single-panel operable roof in the world at 240,000 square feet — it can fully open or close in approximately 12 minutes, protecting fans from Texas summer heat that regularly exceeds 100°F.
The ballpark's playing surface uses Shaw Sports B1K synthetic turf with Geofill infill made from coconut husks — one of the most unusual playing surfaces in professional sports and one of only five artificial surfaces in Major League Baseball.
A hydraulic lift lowers the pitcher's mound below the playing surface in about 10 minutes, transforming the field for concerts, football, and motocross events — making Globe Life Field one of the most versatile venues in professional sports.
Stadium Location
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the seating capacity of Globe Life Field?
- Globe Life Field seats 40,300 fans across seven seating tiers. The ballpark was designed by HKS, Inc. and opened in 2020 as the replacement for the old Globe Life Park (formerly Rangers Ballpark in Arlington), which had no climate control.
- Where is Globe Life Field located?
- Globe Life Field is at 734 Stadium Drive in Arlington, Texas 76011. It sits in the Arlington Entertainment District alongside AT&T Stadium, Texas Live!, and Six Flags Over Texas, about 18 miles west of downtown Dallas.
- Does Globe Life Field have a retractable roof?
- Yes. Globe Life Field features the world's largest single-panel operable roof at 240,000 square feet. It can open or close in about 12 minutes and uses transparent ETFE panels that allow natural light when closed. The roof is typically closed when temperatures exceed 90°F.
- Is Globe Life Field turf or grass?
- Globe Life Field uses Shaw Sports Turf B1K synthetic turf with Geofill infill made from coconut husks. The Rangers are one of five MLB teams playing on artificial turf. The surface covers 122,692 square feet.
- How do I get to Globe Life Field?
- Most fans drive — Arlington has no public bus or rail system serving the stadium. From Dallas or Fort Worth, take I-30 to Exit 28 (Ballpark Way). The free Arlington Trolley runs from participating hotels on game days. Uber and Lyft pickup/dropoff is at Chatman Cutoff on Nolan Ryan Expressway.
- Is there parking at Globe Life Field?
- All lots are cashless. General parking runs $15–$30. Premium Lots A and B cost $30–$60. Tailgating is allowed in most lots except A, B, and T, from lot opening until the end of the 2nd inning. Passes available via the MLB Ballpark app.
- Has Globe Life Field hosted a World Series?
- Yes, twice. In 2020, all six games of the World Series (Dodgers vs. Rays) were played here — the only venue to host a full World Series without the home team participating. In 2023, it hosted the Rangers' first championship as they defeated the Diamondbacks in five games.
- How far is the airport from Globe Life Field?
- DFW International Airport is 11–13 miles away, about 17–20 minutes by car. Dallas Love Field is about 20 miles away, roughly 25–30 minutes. Rideshare from DFW runs $20–$30; from Love Field, $25–$35.
Last updated: 2026-03-06
