Globe Life Field Guide
Entry, transit, rideshare, parking, and game-day logistics for Arlington.
Last updated: 3/9/2025
Key logistics
| Bag policy | Globe Life Field maintains a strict no-bag policy. Exceptions include clear bags (no larger than 16x16x8 inches), non-backpack medical bags, and manufactured diaper bags for infants. Small clutch purses no larger than 9x5 inches are also permitted. Backpacks and coolers are strictly prohibited. |
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| Doors open | For Texas Rangers games, gates typically open 2 hours before first pitch for night games and 1.5 hours before for day games. All club spaces open at the same time as the general ballpark gates. |
| Cashless? | Fully cashless. All concessions, retail, and parking lots accept only credit cards or mobile payments. Reverse ATMs are available on the Main Concourse (Sections 113, 123, 136) and Upper Concourse (Sections 212, 227) to convert cash to card. |
| Rideshare zone | The official rideshare drop-off and pick-up location for Uber and Lyft is located at Chatman Cutoff, situated on the south side of the stadium between Stadium Drive and Nolan Ryan Expressway. |
| Re-entry | Permitted at all public entries until the start of the game. After the game starts, re-entry is only allowed at the TXU North Entry and the SeatGeek Southeast Entry. Guests must scan their ticket out before exiting. |
| Transit | Arlington does not have traditional light rail, but fans can use the Arlington RAPID (autonomous shuttle) or the Arlington Trolley (available to guests at participating hotels). The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) connects Dallas and Fort Worth to the CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, where a shuttle or rideshare is required to reach the stadium. |
Parking
Pre-purchasing parking online via the MLB Ballpark app is highly recommended. For the easiest exit, select a lot on the side of the stadium that corresponds with your post-game travel direction (e.g., north lots for I-30).
Family & accessibility
- Strollers: Strollers are permitted but must be collapsible and small enough to fit underneath the guest's seat without blocking aisles. Large or non-collapsible strollers may be checked at Guest Services.
- Family perks: The stadium features a Kids Zone (Centerfield Upper Concourse, Section 238) with a wiffle ballpark and playground. Eight private, fully-stocked Mother's Rooms are available throughout the park. Sensory bags and a dedicated sensory room are accessible via Guest Services.
Culture layer
- Signature food: The Rattler (rattlesnake sausage on a hoagie roll with venom sauce) and the 24-inch 'The Boomstick' hot dog remain iconic. Other popular items include Brisket Eggrolls and Bacon on a Stick glazed with Dr Pepper BBQ sauce.
- Local tradition: The 'Dot Race' is a legendary video board tradition where fans cheer for their favorite colored dot. During the 7th inning stretch, 'Deep in the Heart of Texas' is a mandatory sing-along, followed by the 'Hello Win Column' catchphrase lit up on the boards after a victory.
Verified places nearby
- Texas Live!1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011 · Entertainment DistrictWhat to order: Offers diverse food options from BBQ and Tex-Mex to pizza and quick bites, along with a variety of craft cocktails and drinks from its numerous venues.
- Rangers Republic1650 E Randol Mill Rd #100, Arlington, TX 76011 · Entertainment DistrictWhat to order: Craft cocktails and items from a Texas-inspired menu.
- Sports & Social Arlington1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011 · Entertainment DistrictWhat to order: Features a full-service bar and Pudge's Pizza.
- J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill400 E Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010 · Downtown ArlingtonWhat to order: Famous for its Irish Nachos, also offers burgers, Philly Cheesesteak, and Chicken Fried Steak.
- BoomerJack's Grill & Bar522 Lincoln Sq, Arlington, TX · Lincoln SquareWhat to order: Offers burgers, wings (especially $.59 wings on Tuesdays), hand-battered onion rings, fresh-cut fries, potato skins, and smoked brisket quesadillas.
- Grease Monkey Burger Shop & Social Club200 N Mesquite St, Arlington, TX 76011 · Downtown ArlingtonWhat to order: Specialty burgers (like the Angry Burger or Big Kahuna), BBQ wings, and loaded fries.