Dolphins owner Stephen Ross once again asserted Miami stadium renovations were on schedule to be completed by Sept. 1, in time for the NFL team’s final preseason game. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
MSU Pitches Stadium Cabanas for 2016
Talk about a unique fan experience: Mississippi State University is offering stadium cabanas in the Davis Wade Stadium Scoreboard Club for the 2016 season. (more…)
Oakland, Alameda County To Discuss Coliseum Land Sale with Ronnie Lott Group
An appraisal of the 120-acre O.co Coliseum/Oracle Arena site initiated by the city of Oakland and Alameda County could lead to the sale of the property to Oakland City Pro Football Group, an investment group led by Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott. (more…)
U.S. Bank Stadium Food Offerings Unveiled by Aramark, Vikings
It wouldn’t be a modern NFL stadium experience without plenty of high-end concessions, so it’s noteworthy when the Minnesota Vikings and concessionaire Aramark announced the 2016 U.S. Bank Stadium food offerings. (more…)
New Raiders Vegas Stadium Site Emerges: It’s the Wild West!
We now have another site for a potential new Raiders Vegas stadium, as the Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel just off the Strip is pitched as a possible location — and insiders say it’s at the top of the list. (more…)
Southwest Airlines Throws Another Roadblock to New Las Vegas Stadium
A new Las Vegas stadium hit another roadblock as Southwest Airlines came out strongly against the currently proposed site, forcing advocates to cast a wider net for a alternative location — including a potential downtown site. (more…)
Falcons Plan for Delays in Opening of Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Although Atlanta Falcons President/CEO Rich McKay says the opening of Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set for June 1, 2017, the team’s front office is working on a contingency plan in place to address preseason stadium needs. (more…)
New Vegas Stadium Plan Fails to Wow Committee
A proposal to slash the public contribution toward a new $1.45-billion Las Vegas domed stadium from $700 million to $550 million didn’t excite members of the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee, as the effort to bring the Oakland Raiders to Sin City hit its first serious roadblock. (more…)
Alternative Chargers Stadium Plan Pitched
We have another proposed San Diego Chargers stadium plan, this one coming from a former councilman and current talk-show host pitching a $1.5 billion facility that won’t involve any tax revenues. (more…)
Falcons Spend $200 Million Extra on Mercedes-Benz Stadium Construction
The Atlanta Falcons have requested almost $200 million in change orders to Mercedes-Benz Stadium construction over the past several months, potentially pushing the cost of the retractable-roof facility to $1.5 billion. (more…)