The Red River Rivalry game between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners will remain at the Cotton Bowl through 2036 thanks to a new contract extension signed by the schools that both programs announced on Wednesday.
The schools will receive increased game fees as a result of the deal in addition to a commitment from the city of Dallas to fund an estimated $140 million renovation of the historic stadium built in 1930. It’s the fifth renovation overall and the first since the seating capacity was expanded to over 90,000 in 2008, among other upgrades.
The improvements will widen concourses and add escalators, renovate concessions and restrooms, and increase hospitality areas and premium environments with west side renovations planned for completion by 2026 and east side renovations planned for completion by 2034.