dallas cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. They compete in the NFL as a member of the NFC East division. The team plays its home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which opened in 2009. The Cowboys joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1960 and are one of the most successful and popular NFL franchises. The Cowboys have made eight Super Bowl appearances, tied for the second-most in NFL history, and have won five of them. They hold NFL records for consecutive sell-outs and have had 20 straight winning seasons from 1966 to 1985. The team is known as "America's Team" and is the most valuable sports team globally, valued at about $9 billion according to Forbes. Currently, in the 2025 NFL season, the Cowboys are making changes in their starting linebacker rotation due to injuries, with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus adjusting the lineup to address performance and injury issues. The team has had a rough start defensively but is looking to improve in upcoming games. This overview covers the Dallas Cowboys' history, achievements, home location, and current season status as of 2025.