Violent Brawl Erupts Between Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles Fans Outside AT&T Stadium Just Moments Before Kickoff
Posted November 24, 2025
Arlington, Texas — Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium turned chaotic as a violent brawl broke out between Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles fans just minutes before the gates opened for their Week 12 matchup. What began as a heated argument in the east parking lot quickly escalated into a full-blown fight, forcing police to intervene.
According to early reports from stadium security, the confrontation started when a group of Cowboys fans began jawing with several Eagles supporters who had traveled from Philadelphia to support their team. Witnesses said the shouting lasted only seconds before punches started flying — and within moments, nearly fifty people had crowded around the scene.
Arlington Police and Texas Security forces responded immediately, deploying officers on foot and horseback to break up the chaos before it spread toward the stadium entrance. Video circulating on social media shows officers tackling multiple individuals to the ground, including one Cowboys fan who appears bloodied and handcuffed as police escort him away.
Authorities confirmed that at least one Cowboys fan was arrested for disorderly conduct and assault. Several others from both sides were detained for questioning. No Eagles fans were reported arrested, though many were involved in the altercation.
Police noted that the severity of the incident required “rapid crowd-control measures” to prevent the violence from escalating into a larger riot. One witness told reporters, “It felt like it was about to turn into a full-on riot if the cops hadn’t shown up.”
Despite the chaos, kickoff proceeded as scheduled inside AT&T Stadium, though the security presence around the venue was noticeably increased. Officials have not yet released additional details regarding injuries or potential further arrests.
As both teams geared up for one of the most heated matchups of the season, the pre-game atmosphere was overshadowed by the disturbing scene outside — a reminder of how quickly the tension between two of the NFL’s most intense fanbases can spill far beyond football.
