Cowboys' Reliant Home Run Derby at Riders Field

The Dallas Cowboys returned to Riders Field in Frisco on Thursday, May 14, for the 13th annual Reliant Home Run Derby, a charity event that put football players on a baseball diamond for a two-hour public fan night. The team said the event was free and open to the public, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and the derby running from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ballpark at 7300 RoughRiders Trail. (dallascowboys.com) The Cowboys said parking and admission were free, and concessions were available inside the stadium. Over the years, the team said, the event has raised more than $1 million for The Salvation Army and other local charities. ### Which Cowboys were expected to take swings at Riders Field? Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson, Brandon Aubrey and DeMarvion Overshown were among the players expected to participate, according to Local Profile’s event preview. The format centers on Cowboys players taking turns at bat, with one player finishing as champion. Each hit and home run generates donations for The Salvation Army, according to the event description. The Cowboys’ official page described the derby as a family-friendly annual event tied to charitable giving, and Local Profile reported that it has become a recurring offseason stop for fans in Frisco. (dallascowboys.com) ### What did fans get beyond the home run contest? The Cowboys said the first 1,000 fans on site would receive a free Reliant Home Run Derby bucket hat. The team also said fans could follow @DallasCowboys, @ReliantEnergy and the hashtag #ReliantDerby for highlights. (localprofile.com) Local Profile reported that the event also included appearances by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, team mascots and The Salvation Army Band. Select members of the Cowboys’ 2026 rookie class were scheduled to sign autographs, and fans were told to expect interactive activities and postgame kids’ base runs. (dallascowboys.com) ### How much did it cost to attend, and what were the entry rules? Admission and parking were free, the Cowboys said, and no advance tickets were required. The official event page also said concessions would be open during the evening. (dallascowboys.com) Riders Field bag rules listed on the Cowboys’ page allowed bags and purses up to 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches, one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags, and medical or infant-care bags. The page said backpacks, duffle bags, large totes, reusable grocery totes and several other bag types were not permitted. (localprofile.com) ### Why was this event part of the weekend lineup in Dallas-Fort Worth? CultureMap included the Reliant Home Run Derby in its roundup of top things to do in Dallas for the May 14-17 weekend. The listing placed the Cowboys event alongside concerts, festivals and stage productions across the area. (dallascowboys.com) The Cowboys’ own listing framed the derby as both a fan event and a charity fundraiser, with baseball-style access to players during the NFL offseason. Local Profile reported that the event coincided with the Cowboys’ 2026 schedule-release week, adding another team-related draw for fans in Frisco. (dallascowboys.com) ### Where can fans check official details now? The Dallas Cowboys’ official Reliant Home Run Derby page includes the event time, address, parking information and bag policy. The team’s multimedia page also showed Home Run Derby player-interview videos dated May 15, 2026, indicating post-event coverage was published the next day. (dallas.culturemap.com) As of May 16, the official event page remained live with Riders Field details and fan-entry rules. CultureMap’s May 14-17 weekend guide also continued to list the derby among Dallas-area events for the weekend. (dallascowboys.com)