Local officials are offering infrastructure improvements and 60 acres at the current O.co Coliseum site for a new Raiders stadium — a proposal that Oakland team leaders are already calling a nonstarter. (more…)
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Preview: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
In 2017, the Atlanta Falcons will kick off a new era as they open the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a retractable-roof venue in downtown Atlanta. The stadium will also serve the MLS’ Atlanta United FC, Peach Bowl, College Football Playoff National Championship, and the SEC Championship Game. (more…)
NFL adds Twickenham Stadium to London mix
The National Football League is adding at least one more London game to the mix beginning in 2016, as the league agrees to a deal to play annually at Twickenham Stadium, home to the English rugby team. (more…)
Pontiac Silverdome demolition on the way
After several attempts to find a new use for the former home of the Detroit Lions, owner Triple Investment Group is moving ahead with a Pontiac Silverdome demolition plan. (more…)
Video: Proposed San Diego Chargers stadium
The city of San Diego has released a flythrough video showcasing the design of a proposed San Diego Chargers stadium, stressing how the NFL facility would present a state-of-the-art fan experience. (more…)
St. Louis stadium funding plan unveiled
The city of St. Louis would pay $6 million annually toward a new waterfront stadium for the St. Louis Rams or another relocating NFL team, with other naming-rights revenue to be used to create a total funding level of $150 million. (more…)
Renovations Give Sun Life Stadium a Bright Future
Many changes are forthcoming for football fans in South Florida, where a major renovation is well underway at Sun Life Stadium—the home of the Miami Dolphins, Miami Hurricanes, and the Orange Bowl. (more…)
Oakland out of running for LA NFL move?
As the National Football League slowly meanders toward a Los Angeles resolution, it appears the Oakland Raiders are out of the LA NFL mix and negotiating a two-year lease extension for O.co Coliseum. This is the latest twist on what’s turned out to be a complicated decision on how the NFL will approach the number […]
Green Bay Packers Titletown Scope Expanding
The Green Bay Packers are broadening the scope of Titletown, a new mixed-use development that will serve historic Lambeau Field. Earlier this month, the Packers unveiled plans to increase the number of townhomes around Titletown, an entertainment complex that will include a hotel, brewpub, and a sports medicine center. (more…)
NFL LA decision unlikely until 2016
A decision about the future of the NFL in Los Angeles probably won’t happen until January 2016, as owners are drawing lines in the sand regarding new stadiums and the teams that will be allowed to be moved. (more…)