Twitter: Cowboys plan major AT&T Stadium renovations

[Zordon]

Cowboys plan major AT&T Stadium renovations
The Cowboys are planning up to $295 million in upgrades to AT&T Stadium, the most extensive renovations to the facility since it opened in 2009, sources said.

The work is not intended to radically alter the general look and feel of the 100,000-seat venue, sources said, but is instead designed to refresh premium spaces ahead of some key lease renewals and upgrade technology and other back-of-the-house services ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The timing is not unexpected. While still one of the NFL’s leading venues by reputation, stadium best practices have evolved rapidly alongside changing consumer demands, and other, newer venues -- namely SoFi Stadium near L.A. -- have claimed the cutting-edge mantle since 2009. AT&T has only hosted a single Super Bowl, in 2011, and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants to ensure the stadium remains competitive for Super Bowls and other major events, such as the NCAA Final Four and WrestleMania.

The Cowboys will seek help paying for the project by asking the rest of the league for approval to withhold their normal contributions to shared gate revenue, a common method of paying for stadium upgrades. Sources emphasized the total price tag for the work may match the $295 million “visiting team share” waiver request. To finance the work, the team is also seeking a waiver to the NFL’s usual $600 million team debt limit.

Owners are expected to act on both measures at next week’s league meeting in Irving, Texas.

 

[Jake]

Jerry's big hanging video board doesn't look so cool compared to the circular one in Los Angeles.

 

[jazzcat22]

Jerry's big hanging video board doesn't look so cool compared to the circular one in Los Angeles.

I was going to comment on that in the game thread. But didn’t want to bring up anything Dallas.
That the video board in LA looks a lot more cool than Jerry”s in its own way.

 

[SoBlue128]

Just use the concessions profits since we are getting gouged. Sodas are 9 bucks now a freaking Pepsi is 9 bucks tax not included

 

[RS12]

Steve Ballmer new billion dollar arena will also have the halo video board.

 

[Loso86]

Jerry's big hanging video board doesn't look so cool compared to the circular one in Los Angeles.

Still looks cool plus it's the first

 

[Avery]

That’s a crazy amount of money for what they are detailing.

 

[jazzcat22]

One of the things that Jerry world was supposedly to have is a video board on the outside of the stadium. On both sides. I know at one time they had a spot for one on the South side. But the electronics were never added. It was just a big gray board like a blank billboard.
I wonder if they will make it operational with this upgrade. It may not even been functional at all though, just boards.

The other thing, wi fi and cell signals were bad inside the stadium. Even when AT&T was named sponsor it did not get any better.
Now I have not been there for a game in 6 years, maybe it has improved. They need an upgrade.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Jerry's big hanging video board doesn't look so cool compared to the circular one in Los Angeles.

12 year age difference.

When Jerry's big hanging video board covering the field came out, it was the latest thing. It still is pretty cool.

12 years later, of course, Los Angeles has a more cool and futuristic styled circular viewing board. 12 years from now, someone else will have the latest best viewing stylish video board.

 

[Floatyworm]

I'd settle for getting that ridiculous AT&T LOGO off the stadium.

 

[jazzcat22]

Maybe they want to add an actual art gallery.

 

[SoBlue128]

One of the things that Jerry world was supposedly to have is a video board on the outside of the stadium. On both sides. I know at one time they had a spot for one on the South side. But the electronics were never added. It was just a big gray board like a blank billboard.
I wonder if they will make it operational with this upgrade. It may not even been functional at all though, just boards.

The other thing, wi fi and cell signals were bad inside the stadium. Even when AT&T was named sponsor it did not get any better.
Now I have not been there for a game in 6 years, maybe it has improved. They need an upgrade.

I never use stadium Wi-Fi but the signal inside on my phone is really good. It did suck the first few years but it’s way better now.

 

[fivetwos]

This is what the guy who is our GM is worried about?

Im sure that isn’t the reason for….well, ya know.

Im enjoying the season. I am. I really am.

 

[jrumann59]

That’s a crazy amount of money for what they are detailing.

Depends really. My guess high speed communications fiber when it was built communications cabling has grown and the technology with it. WDM signal needs a lot of bandwidth over the distances that are covered in this stadium. Also throw in inflation and in some cases mandatory wage hikes a lot of industries have rolled in.

 

[Sydla]

How about budget for some blinds to cover the dumb windows?

 

[Floatyworm]

How about budget for some blinds to cover the dumb windows?

 

[Jake]

Still looks cool plus it's the first

12 year age difference.

When Jerry's big hanging video board covering the field came out, it was the latest thing. It still is pretty cool.

12 years later, of course, Los Angeles has a more cool and futuristic styled circular viewing board. 12 years from now, someone else will have the latest best viewing stylish video board.

Relax, it wasn't a shot at Jerry. I know how that upsets some folks.

My point was it's time for an upgrade and it appears that's exactly what Jerry is doing. Can't wait to see how it looks.

 

[jrumann59]

I never use stadium Wi-Fi but the signal inside on my phone is really good. It did suck the first few years but it’s way better now.

WI-FI and call signal sucked at M&T Bank Stadium for the ravens and it is open air, a lot of rumors such as signal filters and packet monitoring. They did not want people watching games on their phones when in M&T stadium. At least that is the rumor. I know when I was there I would have full cell signal but have no data. On Wi-Fi good signal but could not pull up video from sites like NFL.com or yahoo sports but I could hit other sites no problem.

 

[Reid1boys]

Jerry's big hanging video board doesn't look so cool compared to the circular one in Los Angeles.

the circular board may look "Cool," on tv but it sucks. Jerry's screen is much better.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Just wait until you see the new prices at the concession stand.