Since it was announced in early March, the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight Netflix special has become one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year.
This summer, approximately 80,000 lucky viewers will be able to watch the YouTuber take on one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time at Arlington's AT&T Stadium.
But how accessible is the venue?
casino.com's experts identify America's most accessible sports by analyzing various factors such as accessible seating, walking distance to the nearest transit station, availability of wheelchair rentals, and other accommodations. The venue has been revealed.
AT&T Stadium and Cotton Bowl Stadium have earned a spot in the top five sports venues in the country due to their excellent accessibility.
AT&T Stadium is the home of the Dallas Cowboys and hosts several major sporting events, including the Cotton Bowl Classic, Big 12 Championship Game, Southwest Classic, and soon the World Cup Playoffs, and is the largest stadium in the United States. It has flourished as the most convenient venue. The overall score was 8.7 out of 10.
The stadium, which will host future games, has 15 accessible parking spaces, shuttle bus service, wheelchair rentals and accessible toilets. It can accommodate 80,000 people and provides subtitles and language services for those who require accommodation.
Shuttle bus service to the venue begins two hours before game time, giving fans plenty of time before the main event begins.
The Cotton Bowl is an outdoor stadium in Dallas that ranks 4th in the nation with a score of 7.39 out of 10. It opened in 1930 and is the site of a fair park, Texas State Fair grounds, and several other sporting events.
The stadium offers services for people with disabilities, including free rental of assisted wheelchairs, closed captioning, sign language interpretation, and accessible seating areas.
Additionally, a complimentary shuttle bus provides front-row access for guests with disabilities. The stadium is just a 3-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.
Top 10 Most Accessible Sports Venues in America
- AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
- Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
- Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
- Cotton Bowl (Dallas, Texas)
- Ohio Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)
- Camp Randall Stadium (Madison, Wisconsin)
- Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
- Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium (Austin, Texas)
- GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri)
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