What’s the clearest path for Las Vegas to land the Oakland Raiders? Approval for a new downtown San Diego Chargers and a whole lot of NFL owners approving the move. But there is a very plausible roadmap for the Oakland to Vegas move. (more…)
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Preliminary Chargers Stadium Design Renderings Released
As the NFL team moves forward with planning on a new downtown facility, renderings of a San Diego Chargers stadium design were released to the public, along with some specifics of the franchise’s business goals on the convention side. (more…)
More U.S. Bank Stadium Features Unveiled
With less than six months to go until the official opening of U.S. Bank Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings are rolling out previews of new bars and public spaces inside the newest NFL facility. (more…)
NFL to Bills: You Need New Stadium. Bills: Not So Much.
Despite a $130 million renovation to Ralph Wilson Stadium this offseason, NFL officials and owners want to see the Buffalo Bills instead work toward a new stadium to upgrade what they call the third-worst facility in the league. (more…)
Sands, UNLV: Las Vegas Domed Stadium Would Benefit Vegas, Attract NFL
A new $1.3-billion Las Vegas domed stadium would both elevate the University of Nevada-Las Vegas football program and attract an NFL team, as the Las Vegas Sands and Majestic Realty continued their push for a 64,000-seat facility off the Strip. (more…)
Sonny Lubick Field Name to Stay at New CSU Stadium
The new Colorado State University football stadium will continue to sport the Sonny Lubick Field name, as an anonymous donor has pledged $20 million toward the project provided the former CSU coach continue to be honored at the new on-campus stadium. (more…)
New Bjarke Ingels NFL Stadium Design Unveiled
It may not end up looking quite so futuristic and a potential site has not been identified, but a preliminary design from starchitect Bjarke Ingels for the NFL’s Washington Redskins was unveiled this weekend — including a prominent spot in CBS’s 60 Minutes. (more…)
For Rams, Return to Los Angeles Coliseum Will Be a Spartan Affair
When the Los Angeles Rams open their NFL season this fall at the Los Angeles Coliseum, it will be more than just a return to the market, it will be like a trip back in time, to the days when luxury suites didn’t dominate the skyline and high-end amenities weren’t expected by fans. (more…)