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A couple of questions about the new Kyle Field...
Posted on 12/16/12 at 5:31 pm
Posted on 12/16/12 at 5:31 pm
...regarding total capacity and number of suites.
Right now, Tennesse's Neyland Stadium has a capacity of 102,455 and 120 suites. Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium has a total capacity of 101,821 and 159 "skyboxes" AKA suites.
When the South End Zone expansion is completed in 2014, LSU's Tiger Stadium will grow to a total capacity of around 100,000 and 130 suites. The rumored addition of the North End Zone expansion in 2016 or 2017 will give Tiger Stadium a total capacity of around 108,000 and 200 suites.
I understand from previous posts that ATM is planning a phased approach, and is still deciding whether to start fresh or renovate the existing stadium.
Was just curious if any of you had heard any numbers being thrown around, and whether you think ATM will try a little "one-upmanship" as far as the new facility.
TIA.
Right now, Tennesse's Neyland Stadium has a capacity of 102,455 and 120 suites. Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium has a total capacity of 101,821 and 159 "skyboxes" AKA suites.
When the South End Zone expansion is completed in 2014, LSU's Tiger Stadium will grow to a total capacity of around 100,000 and 130 suites. The rumored addition of the North End Zone expansion in 2016 or 2017 will give Tiger Stadium a total capacity of around 108,000 and 200 suites.
I understand from previous posts that ATM is planning a phased approach, and is still deciding whether to start fresh or renovate the existing stadium.
Was just curious if any of you had heard any numbers being thrown around, and whether you think ATM will try a little "one-upmanship" as far as the new facility.
TIA.
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Posted on 12/16/12 at 5:32 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
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The rumored addition of the North End Zone expansion in 2016 or 2017 will give Tiger Stadium a total capacity of around 108,000 and 200 suites.
With room enough to add on to both of the NEZ and SEZ to bring it to 120k probably around 2030-2040
Posted on 12/16/12 at 5:36 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
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When the South End Zone expansion is completed in 2014, LSU's Tiger Stadium will grow to a total capacity of around 100,000 and 130 suites. The rumored addition of the North End Zone expansion in 2016 or 2017 will give Tiger Stadium a total capacity of around 108,000 and 200 suites.
That place is gonna be booming.
Posted on 12/16/12 at 5:38 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
Plano has bought the naming rights to the stadium.
Posted on 12/16/12 at 5:52 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
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rumored addition of the North End Zone expansion in 2016 or 2017
thats along ways away. mike's cage would have to be moved. part of the PMAC would be under the expansion and the "victory hill" tradition would be lost
Posted on 12/16/12 at 5:56 pm to Turkey_Creek_Tiger
"But Saturday Night games the smell of Bourbon will still make it way to field level.". -Bear Bryant
Posted on 12/16/12 at 5:58 pm to Turkey_Creek_Tiger
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thats along ways away. mike's cage would have to be moved. part of the PMAC would be under the expansion and the "victory hill" tradition would be lost
The NEZ expansion will not be exactly like the SEZ. It will be probably be a lot more open air, and the supports will be wider. The north end of Tiger Stadium curves a lot more than the south end does.
LSU wouldn't be trying to cover up anything, like was the case in the SEZ.
This post was edited on 12/16/12 at 6:07 pm
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:06 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
there is no room with out removing north stadium drive, mikes cage and the PMAC ramps
This post was edited on 12/16/12 at 6:08 pm
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:10 pm to Turkey_Creek_Tiger
When did they ever say anything about a North EZ Expansion?
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:14 pm to Turkey_Creek_Tiger
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there is no room with out removing north stadium drive
You do know that North Stadium Road is already in the process of being turned into a pedestrian-only walkway?
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mikes cage and the PMAC ramps
Not sure about Mike's Cage or the PMAC ramps.
Look at your picture again, and realize how close the south end of TS is to the street. That didn't stop the SEZ addition from being built. There's more room in the north end, and the supports can be wider.
This post was edited on 12/16/12 at 11:35 pm
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:20 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
Any talk regarding the expansion of Kyle Field would be speculation right now. They have done a good job at keeping the information from leaking until all of the details are worked out. I would expect it to seat around 100k, not sure about the suites though.
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:24 pm to zip04
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I would expect it to seat around 100k, not sure about the suites though.
Thanks! How many suites does Kyle have now?
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:30 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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With room enough to add on to both of the NEZ and SEZ to bring it to 120k probably around 2030-2040
After the NEZ expansion in '16-17 you guys would probably be expanding the sidelines before the end zones again
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:33 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
What we can tell you is that it will be among the finest sports venues in all of American sport.
Details are sparse.
Red brick facade, enclosed, lowered field, between 95-103k.
It will be among the most significant redevelopment projects in American sports.
I'm so happy you all get to witness it.
Details are sparse.
Red brick facade, enclosed, lowered field, between 95-103k.
It will be among the most significant redevelopment projects in American sports.
I'm so happy you all get to witness it.
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:37 pm to DWag215
You guys should just rebuild it from the ground up but make the design the same. Just enclose the open end zone like the other end zone is and add more seats in the upper decks on the sidelines
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:38 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
I heard Kyle was bat-shite crazy.
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:39 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
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The rumored addition of the North End Zone expansion in 2016 or 2017
link to rumors?
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:44 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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link to rumors?
Good luck with that.
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:48 pm to TigersOfGeauxld
Our Chancellor wants it to be the biggest in Texas. Others want 95k with an option to expand ten years down the road. My thought is that since interest rates are there lowest in 50 years we will go with the former.
Posted on 12/16/12 at 6:50 pm to svb
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After the NEZ expansion in '16-17 you guys would probably be expanding the sidelines before the end zones again
What he was alluding to was the fact that the end zone expansion was not as big as it could have been, partly to avoid doing roadwork.
This is what a full expansion to the SEZ could have looked like...
...that alone would have taken Tiger Stadium to around 115,000 capacity.
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