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Allstate Red River Rivalry extended to remain at Cotton Bowl through 2036

Extensive stadium renovations planned as the historic football series will continue to be played on the neutral site of the annual State Fair of Texas in Dallas.

Austin – The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma have agreed to a contract extension that will keep the historic Allstate Red River Rivalry football game at the Cotton Bowl through 2036, the schools announced Wednesday.

In addition to the Dallas Sports Commission and Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District increasing the game fees paid to each school, as part of the agreement, the City of Dallas has agreed to make the single largest investment in the Cotton Bowl Stadium's history; an estimated $140-million, two-year renovation project that honors the Cotton Bowl Stadium's celebrated legacy and distinctive architecture with sweeping enhancements, elevating the fan experience.