Metal Falls from AT&T Stadium Roof Before Cowboys-Texans Game; Roof Closed After First Opening in Two Years

Nov 18, 2024, 11:28 PM

On Monday evening, hours before the Dallas Cowboys' Monday Night Football game against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium, a large piece of metal fell from the stadium's retractable roof onto the field while it was being opened. The incident occurred at least three hours before kickoff, and no injuries were reported, although the debris nearly hit several production personnel near the ground-level suites. Another piece of metal was observed hanging in the rafters, prompting workers to remove loose debris from the roof. As a safety precaution, stadium officials decided to close the roof for the game. This was the first time in nearly two years that the roof had been opened. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident and assess the safety of reopening the roof in the future. The Dallas Cowboys released an official statement confirming the incident and stating that the matter is under review.