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…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
MSFA Takes Keys to U.S. Bank Stadium in Construction Milestone
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority officially received the keys to U.S. Bank Stadium from Mortenson Construction today, as work on the new Minnesota Vikings home has been certified as substantially complete. (more…)
Trustees Approve Razorback Stadium Expansion
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees moved forward with the planned $160-million Razorback Stadium expansion, despite criticism from trustees that the plan will benefit only the wealthiest of Arkansas Razorback fans. (more…)
$53M Memorial Stadium Upgrades On Tap
Indiana University’s Board of Trustees approved $53 million in Memorial Stadium upgrades, as the athletic department seeks permission to enclose the south end of the facility. (more…)
Let the Light In! Spartan Stadium Lights On the Way
Next season will finally see Spartan Stadium lights, as the Michigan State University Board of Trustees approved a new permanent LED lighting system for the 2017 season. (more…)
Chargers: 110,000 Signatures Means November Vote on New Stadium
With the San Diego Chargers delivering over 110,000 signatures to City Hall today, it’s all but certain voters will be asked to approve a proposed downtown stadium for the team in a November referendum. (more…)
Davis Doubles Down on Vegas; Goodell Resists Raiders Relo
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is intensifying his efforts to keep the Raiders in Oakland with the assistance of an African-American stadium investment group led by Ronnie Lott and Rodney Peete, while Raiders owner Mark Davis has upped his commitment to a new Las Vegas stadium. (more…)
Davis: Vegas is Definitely Viable Home for Raiders
A move to Las Vegas is definitely possible, according to Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis, as he appears to have all but given up on the prospects of a new NFL stadium in Oakland. (more…)
U of Louisville Moves Forward With Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium Upgrades
A $55-milion plan for Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium upgrades is officially a go, as the University of Louisville Athletic Association approves the expansion plan after strong presales of field-level suites. (more…)
Davis: We’ll Be the Las Vegas Raiders if New Stadium is Built
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis has pledged $500 million toward a new Las Vegas stadium and will move his team there if the $1.4 billion facility becomes a reality. (more…)