Sounds like plans are in the works already.
Memorial Stadium renovations coming?
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Sounds like plans are in the works already.
Article mentions no additional seating at this time. If that holds true, huge mistake.
Not much detail in there. Glad they’re working on it.
The stadium seems close to about the right size — could add a few thousand more seats, but I don’t see a need for anything drastic. You could get into UW for just $40. The one or two marquee games will be pricey, but the rest of the games will continue to be fairly cheap.
The stadium seems close to about the right size — could add a few thousand more seats, but I don’t see a need for anything drastic. You could get into UW for just $40. The one or two marquee games will be pricey, but the rest of the games will continue to be fairly cheap.
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I cannot see the article but they recently collected feedback on premium seating and other enhancements. Before Covid there was enough interest in leasing suites on the east side but that was tabled with the bugdet issues at the time. I suspect we will soon hear about opportunities to get those suites going. Lots of businesses in Indy are interested.
Yes, that was the plan pre Cignetti. Now they should be reconsidering that. At least get it up to 60,000 at this time and plan for more later if Cig hangs around and makes IU a regular football contender.
I’m fairly certain that’s why they added the field level and Sample Terrace “suites” in the SEZ. Trial type thing with temporary suites (and pricing) to gauge interest. It’s been a complete success.
With the CFP and the dynamics of hosting a potential playoff game, I wonder how important seating capacity becomes?
Could be. Those suites come from a vendor that manages these tents at several stadiums. You can’t see shit that low in the end zone so they are good for entertaining guests that are not all that into the game. You are right though they have been successful
Do you think you lose much seating capacity if they did something like chair back seats in the sections below the lower entry or sections either side of the fifty? May premium price some of us out of our current seats?
amen, don't need more seats though, just seats and amenities, u of l over built, 50k full and seats in demand is much better than 65 with 10 k empty
You lose a decent amount of capacity -- Cal went from 72K to 62K just by adding individual seats and bench backs in place of bleachers. Of course it's a case by case basis depending on the renovation.
I'm pretty sure some sections around the 50 will be converted to premium individual seats or at least bench backs. Sort of like a larger version of the Henke Hall of Champs seats in the north end zone.
I would guess some bleachers will be added to offset capacity loss. The corners can be filled in where the green matts are, the south endzone has quite a bit of space that could be seats, and I'd guess the east side may be built up a little higher, new suites will probably go there too someday. We'll see.
I am sure the comfy chairs will happen and displace some folks with really good seats. Not a fun process.
Exactly. Illinois is too big. Louisville overbuilt too. No point in building a stadium that is only full for two or three games per year.
It's tough to see a case for more than 53-55K until we have way more season ticket holders and easily sell out cupcake games.
Also have to consider the future of sports viewing will someday start to include more VR and alternatives like these sports bars with mini-IMAX's (these look incredible). It's a long-term trend that makes watching away from the stadium even better and probably limits how many seats are needed further into the future.
It is nice the stadium looks pretty good right now, despite the old press box. Looking back just 20 years to the old dinky little north and south bleachers and wow we have come a long way.
More bathroom facilities please! The lines just to get into the men's pisser is insane during these sold out games. Not to mention more porta potties outside as they've been literally overflowing lately.
The press box is sooo outdated. It needs to be torn down and then rebuilt with a bunch of suites that stretch from end zone to end zone on the west side. Stack them 4 suites high and add some loge seating as well. There's no better way to make $$ than to add more premium seating offerings. I'd much rather see us upgrade the stadium, amenities, bathrooms, and big screens all before we worry about increasing the stadium to seat 75K.
I think something like what Cincinnati did would be a great model for IU to improve upon: https://www.aro.net/nippert-stadium/
I think something like what Cincinnati did would be a great model for IU to improve upon: https://www.aro.net/nippert-stadium/
Nippert is a cool stadium. I like the outdoor loge seating vs all behind glass. Some version of that would be sweet.
My guess is they're going to build up behind the east stands, something like the below, though with our signature limestone accented design/architecture that looks really good. It's easier to do this on the east side vs. the west side. But as you said the press box for sure needs to be updated too, which could make a case for some west sides suites as well? Idk.
One thing I loved about the Nebraska game was sitting 50 yard line row 13 and stood the entire game. Comfy seats are going to make it way too easy for the old f—-ers to sit
