23 Strict And Surprising Rules Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Have To Follow, And Netflix Viewers Are Shocked

Viewers have been left stunned after discovering just how many strict rules the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are expected to follow.

Often referred to as the DCC, this iconic group of cheerleaders represents the Dallas Cowboys, one of the most well-known teams in the NFL. While most NFL teams have cheer squads now, this tradition actually goes back to the 1950s.

It’s believed that the Baltimore Colts were the first team in the league to form a cheerleading squad. Interestingly, the New York Giants remain the only NFL team in history that has never had one.

Currently, a few other teams—like the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers—also don’t have cheerleaders, according to Diario AS.

But when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys, there's no sign the team will be ending their cheer squad anytime soon. In fact, they’re so prominent that they’ve got their own documentary series. The second season just dropped on Netflix on June 18.

The show, titled America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, first aired with a season that followed the 2023–2024 squad. It gave viewers an inside look into their auditions, the intense training camp, and everything that happened throughout the NFL season.

The first season debuted last year and instantly sparked conversation. Some viewers even said it was 'so upsetting' that they thought Netflix should’ve added a trigger warning before the episodes.

Even though certain parts of the show are difficult to watch, fans couldn’t look away. The docuseries remains a big hit and still holds a flawless 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Now that season two is here, people are once again talking about the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders and this time, attention has turned to the long list of strict rules they allegedly have to live by.

According to Cosmopolitan, here are the 23 rules that cheerleaders on the squad are expected to follow:

1) You need to appear 'well-proportioned' when wearing dance attire

2) Your makeup must include colors that 'complement your natural beauty'

3) Glitter eyeshadow is a no-go—only matte shades are allowed

4) You can’t wear fake lashes that are too thick or long

The new season of the show is now streaming Netflix

5) Lipstick or blush in bright or loud colors is strictly off-limits

6) Stay away from heavy contour, flashy highlighter, and spray tans that lean too orange

7) Any visible tattoos are not allowed

8) You’re not allowed to date players

9) You have to keep your body weight the same

10) Wearing jeans is prohibited, at least based on early squad rulebooks

11) Chewing gum is completely banned

12) You’re not allowed to pout

13) Missing rehearsal is not acceptable under any circumstance

14) You must stick to a 'proper diet'. That means taking your vitamins, eating a healthy breakfast, and drinking eight glasses of water a day

15) You can’t show up at events or places where alcohol is being served, and parties are off-limits too

16) You’re expected to 'give every living creature you meet a smile', no matter what

17) Whining is not tolerated at all

18) Being late is against the rules

19) You’re not allowed to post 'provocative pictures' on Instagram

20) Don’t bring strangers into group settings

21) Gossiping about your team on social media is off-limits

22) You have to be in full hair and makeup every single day

23) Always respond with 'yes ma'am' when addressing someone