With San Diego voters scheduled to vote on two proposed redevelopments of the current SDCCU Stadium site, there are plenty of considerations in play — including how a new SDSU football stadium would play out. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
NFL-Stadium Architectural Delights
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Tampa Sports Authority and Populous unveiled Raymond James Stadium in 1998, the stadium’s most distinctive feature was the 43-ton pirate ship in the north end zone. (more…)
University of Phoenix Stadium Improvements Unveiled
The Arizona Cardinals unveiled University of Phoenix Stadium improvements for the 2018 season, as $28 million was spent on various upgrades over the past two years, including a makeover of the club level. (more…)
49ers Lose Levi’s Stadium Rent Appeal
The San Francisco 49ers (NFL) lost a Levi’s Stadium rent appeal, and instead of seeing an annual reduction of $4.25 million, will end up paying $262,000 more yearly to the Santa Clara Stadium Authority. (more…)
Hurry Up and Wait: The Raiders Slowly Transition to Las Vegas
With the Oakland Raiders certain to play the 2018 NFL season at the Oakland Coliseum and perhaps the 2019 season, team officials are split between generating revenue in the Bay Area while making plans in Las Vegas. (more…)
Final Tab Due on New Las Vegas Raiders Stadium
A big deadline is approaching, as Oakland team officials will be meeting with construction reps to determine a final price for the new Las Vegas Raiders stadium. (more…)
New for 2019: United Airlines Memorial Coliseum
We have the first-ever naming-rights deal for the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which will be known as United Airlines Memorial Coliseum as the result of a 16-year, $69-million contract that kicks in next year. (more…)
New Temple Football Stadium Back on Track
Planning on a new $130-million Temple football stadium is moving forward, as University President Richard M. Engler will file a project submission to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission as it seeks approvals for the proposal. (more…)
Best of 2017, #3: Notre Dame Stadium Renovations
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Football Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #3: Notre Dame updates its iconic Notre Dame Stadium. (more…)
The Final Days of RFK Stadium
When D.C. United ends its 2017 home season on Oct. 22, it will mark the end of an era for the MLS team–and the end of an era in stadium history, one that includes plenty of football history. (more…)