The first basketball game to be played at the new Dallas Cowboy Stadium in Arlington will feature two powerhouse programs: the University of Texas vs North Carolina on December 19, 2009.

“The Cowboys want this venue to attract major sporting events and be a showcase for the region,” said Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. “It is extraordinary to have the Tar Heels and Longhorns play the first basketball game in the stadium. I believe this college game could start a new tradition and may produce a new rivalry between two superior teams and conferences.”