Dallas's $295M Stadium Upgrade

[mattjames2010]

The decline of football stadiums continues

 

[DFWJC]

Is he asking the taxes payers to foot the bill?

Arlington owns the stadium, not Jerry
its a cash cow for the city

Jerry pays them 2 mil per year to rent….so good deal for all

 

[DFWJC]

You will never hear a business partner of Jerry Jones complain about getting screwed
His deals are always win-win.
partners, the city, contractors…and of course, Jerry….all do well
Hes a great business man

Now, if he would hire a new GM
blind spot

 

[IceStar-D7]

Right! It's funny, just reading the headline makes us wonder why a curtain costs 295 million.

Gold lined curtains no doubt.....

 

[IceStar-D7]

You will never hear a business partner of Jerry Jones complain about getting screwed
His deals are always win-win.
partners, the city, contractors…and of course, Jerry….all do well
Hes a great business man

Now, if he would hire a new GM
blind spot

Jerry probably has a ghost partner. No way can he be that smart at business yet this dumb at GMing.....

 

[Birch_Wood]

The upgrade is for the mausoleum in which Jerry will be interred.

Jerry's psychological profile will be downloaded into the attached AI for his sons and the coach to access in order to find out what Jerry wants them to do, as required in his will.

Jerry refused the part of the upgrade that downloaded all statistical data and current trends in order to make informed decisions.

He replaced that program with a randomizer program that behaves much like a casino roulette wheel.

Hahaha, nice!

 

[CowboyStar88]

Arlington owns the stadium, not Jerry
its a cash cow for the city

Jerry pays them 2 mil per year to rent….so good deal for all

Ok

 

[MikeT22]

Jerry vs the Sun, who thought that would be a storyline this year

Next chapter: Jerry vs the Dirt

 

[rags747]

First of all it's not Jerry stadium how many times do we have to explain to you this stadium belongs to the city of Arlington and the city of Arlington is lucky that Jerry paid for half of it and it's still owned by the city of Arlington...

Jerry leases the stadium back from the city of Arlington therefore this would come from the taxpayers you guys don't have any clue on what ownership means ownership means that they pay for most of the upgrades that would be the city of Arlington they get tons of money because of tourism because of the Dallas Cowboys because of that stadium for people coming for road games and all the other crap that the city of Arlington uses for that stadium it's not just Jerry all that stuff that happens in the stadium like the motocross and all those other things for bull riding and fights the city of Arlington gets most of that money...

So let's stop there sure Jerry probably pays for a large part of maintenance he gets the money for all the OR at least a large part of concessions since he is part owner of the concession company that serves most of the NFL stadiums or a lot of them so Jerry making money but that's not his stadium the city of Arlington owns that stadium and therefore things like this soccer thing coming up the city of Arlington are the ones who are benefiting most from the world Soccer League coming here for those nine games therefore they would pay for a lot of the upgrades I don't see how you guys just lost sight of that.. Just in case you're now well informed...

Jerry owns the stadium, he does not lease it from the city of Arlington. Arlington sold bonds to the public to provide some financing but Jerry financed the most and owns the stadium.

 

[blueblood70]

Jerry owns the stadium, he does not lease it from the city of Arlington. Arlington sold bonds to the public to provide some financing but Jerry financed the most and owns the stadium.

Wrong next

 

[KingintheNorth]

Wrong next

The internet is free.

The facility, owned by the City of Arlington, has also been used for a variety of other activities, such as concerts, basketball games, soccer, college and high-school football contests, rodeos, motocross, Spartan Races and professional wrestling.

 

[blueblood70]

Jerry owns the stadium, he does not lease it from the city of Arlington. Arlington sold bonds to the public to provide some financing but Jerry financed the most and owns the stadium.

Stop arguing with people when you’re 100% wrong. I live in Arlington. I’m part of the Chamber of Commerce. There’s never been a doubt the City of arlington owns the AT&T stadium. It’s leased back by Jerry Jones. It’s a fact why don’t you use Google and why don’t you shut your mouth when it comes to things you don’t know I’ve already made my statements in here and if you know how to read, you would understand this is not an argument. This is not a debate. It’s an actual fact the City of arlington owns the stadium that is 100% no debate, actual fact.

Now the rest of it how much money he makes within the stadium from concessions and parking and tickets all that stuff that’s unknown. He doesn’t make a lot of money doing that but your role I need to stop arguing with people when you’re far out wrong you think you think you know things, but you shouldn’t say things that are wrong before you know you got egg on your face you’re being Literally extra. You shouldn’t talk. You just need to be quiet. But here’s a little snapshot off the Internet in case you needed help you can go look at the link yourself.

AT&T Stadium – StadiumDB.com​

Who owns AT&T Stadium? The facility is owned by the city, and the Dallas Cowboys lease it, paying $2m in rent

 

[blueblood70]

Jerry owns the stadium, he does not lease it from the city of Arlington. Arlington sold bonds to the public to provide some financing but Jerry financed the most and owns the stadium.

I hope you’re confident and your false statements and the things that you think you have knowledge of you’re very wrong. You’re 100% wrong. The City of arlington owns the AT&T stadium. It’s a fact there is no debate absolute. Why don’t you Google next time so you don’t have to be wrong but I’m gonna send you a link if you can read and you can get through a couple paragraphs you’ll find out that I’m right I’ve always been right because every time somebody says this oh my God, Jerry Jones is making so much money. He does not own the stadium But he rents it and everything he doesn’t and he makes a lot of money, but he does not own the full rights to AT&T stadium he pays rent. It’s called the lease. He leases it back.

https://www.thedallassocials.com/blog/att-stadium-arlington/

 

[rags747]

I hope you’re confident and your false statements and the things that you think you have knowledge of you’re very wrong. You’re 100% wrong. The City of arlington owns the AT&T stadium. It’s a fact there is no debate absolute. Why don’t you Google next time so you don’t have to be wrong but I’m gonna send you a link if you can read and you can get through a couple paragraphs you’ll find out that I’m right I’ve always been right because every time somebody says this oh my God, Jerry Jones is making so much money. He does not own the stadium But he rents it and everything he doesn’t and he makes a lot of money, but he does not own the full rights to AT&T stadium he pays rent. It’s called the lease. He leases it back.

https://www.thedallassocials.com/blog/att-stadium-arlington/

the City of Arlington owns AT&T Stadium, which is a nuance of the public-private partnership that financed its construction. Here’s the distinction:

• City Ownership: The City of Arlington technically owns the stadium because it issued bonds to fund a significant portion of its construction costs (about $325 million of the $1.15 billion total cost). This arrangement is common in public-private partnerships to allow for public funding and associated benefits like tax revenue generation.
• Operational Control: Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys hold a long-term lease agreement that gives them exclusive operational control and the ability to generate revenue from events held at the stadium. In this sense, Jones functions as the de facto "owner" of the stadium for operational and profit purposes.

This structure enables Arlington to collect certain taxes and economic benefits while Jones retains the control necessary to monetize the stadium fully. Let me know if you'd like a deeper dive into the specifics of the partnership.


The ownership of AT&T Stadium is structured as a partnership between the City of Arlington and Jerry Jones' Dallas Cowboys organization. The City of Arlington technically owns the stadium because it was financed in part by public funds, including $325 million approved by voters for its construction. However, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys control the operations, management, and all revenue streams generated by the stadium, such as naming rights, ticket sales, and events.


The Cowboys organization invested more than $875 million into the project and has significant influence over the venue. This arrangement allows the public to technically own the stadium while giving the Cowboys operational control and the ability to make private investments for upgrades

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys organization, which controls operations at AT&T Stadium, generate revenue from events held there, including concerts, sports events, and other large gatherings. However, Jones does not collect all the money from such events. Instead, the revenue distribution depends on negotiated agreements between the stadium and the event organizers.


Here’s how it typically works:

1. Stadium Rental or Revenue Sharing:
   Event organizers, such as concert promoters, rent the venue and may agree to a flat rental fee or a revenue-sharing deal. This means AT&T Stadium (and by extension, Jerry Jones) might collect:
   • A percentage of ticket sales.
   • Parking fees.
   • Concessions and merchandise sales.
2. Event-Specific Agreements:
   The exact revenue distribution is determined by the contracts signed for each event. For example, big artists or promoters might negotiate different terms regarding what the stadium earns from ticket sales or ancillary revenue streams.
3. Operational Control:
   Since Jones and the Cowboys own and operate the stadium, profits from concessions, parking, naming rights, and similar streams remain within their control unless otherwise specified in contracts.

This structure ensures that Jerry Jones benefits financially from events held at AT&T Stadium, though the full scope of revenue depends on the nature of the agreements made for each specific event

The City of Arlington benefits from AT&T Stadium in several key ways, even though Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys control the operations and profits from events:


1. Economic Impact:

• Tourism and Local Spending: Major events like concerts, boxing matches, and Cowboys games bring visitors who spend money on hotels, restaurants, transportation, and shopping in Arlington.
• Sales Tax Revenue: Increased spending during events boosts local sales tax collections.

2. Rental Fees:

• Arlington likely receives rental or usage fees for the stadium as part of its public-private partnership. These fees help offset the bonds used to finance the stadium's construction.

3. Hotel Occupancy Taxes:

• Visitors filling Arlington hotels pay hotel occupancy taxes, which directly benefit city revenue.

4. Property Value Growth:

• The stadium boosts the value of nearby properties, encouraging development and generating higher property taxes.

5. Reputation and Visibility:

• Hosting high-profile events enhances Arlington's profile as a destination city, attracting further investments and tourism.

6. Community Benefits:

• Part of the deal included community-oriented initiatives, such as public-use days and local job creation during and after the stadium's construction.

While Jerry Jones controls most of the operational profits from AT&T Stadium, the city’s arrangement ensures long-term economic benefits through taxes, jobs, and development

YOU‘RE WELCOME…

 

[ArtClink]

The upgrade is for the mausoleum in which Jerry will be interred.

Jerry's psychological profile will be downloaded into the attached AI for his sons and the coach to access in order to find out what Jerry wants them to do, as required in his will.

Jerry refused the part of the upgrade that downloaded all statistical data and current trends in order to make informed decisions.

He replaced that program with a randomizer program that behaves much like a casino roulette wheel.

It’s not far fetched that an AI Jerry head will continue our pitiful 28 season streak of no deep playoff runs. But not to worry, I have the tar and feathers ready when they unveil Jerry’s statue outside the stadium.

 

[Mobinvans]

It’s a near two decade old stadium at this point, that’s a lot of wear and tear and needs for updates…the stadium is probably at it’s mid point in terms of lifespan and I would imagine by 2030 they start talking about the next stadium which would probably come before 2050…

That’s crazy to think it’s that old already

 

[ArtClink]

They are not upgrading the stadium because it's starting to fall apart it needs maintenance this is solely to completely convert this stadium for the World Cup FIFA9 games however it's gonna long they gotta transform the whole entire field completely different from a football field and they're gonna rearrange seating and put more TV's and other things all around and make the environment welcome for world people there's like so many things that are gonna change that's what the money and the upgrades are for and the fact that they're gonna have to take it down and make it back into the Cowboys football field it takes a lot of work to transform a stadium into a soccer stadium because this is a world FIFA soccer event this isn't your basic soccer event coming here or they would have done it somewhere else.. So 295 million or two fully converted and then deconvert it and yeah the stadium itself will benefit for some of the upgrades and new paint and who knows what they're doing to it but it's still owned by the city of Arlington people not Jerry Jones Jerry Jones pays city of Arlington he's back and even though he's responsible for a lot of things inside the stadium he does not own it...

And anybody who wants to guess how much money the city of arlington's gonna earn from all these people coming in here for all these soccer games that's just one of the events that come here a lot of the other events inside that stadium the city of arlington's making buku money from all the taxes the food the lodging the tariffs you ever go on vacation to Colorado and there's about 120 it's worth the fees and extra taxes you have to pay for that hotel room that's what the city of Arlington is benefiting not Jerry Jones he will get some money but he ain't getting it the way you guys think he is...

Can you explain who owns the stadium again?

 

[starman22]

That's why you remain delusional and clueless because it has all the information you need to know that the Dallas Cowboys do not own AT&T stadium the city of Arlington does maybe you ought to read it 'cause then you'd find out the truth and the facts so you're not writing inaccurate information try that for once read it because it's all true it's all an absolute fact but you don't wanna hear facts you'd rather start narratives and spread false lies but that's OK we get guys like you who just say things and you parrot other things like little sheep around the Internet and then make everyone believe it's true when it has no truth in it at all Jerry does not own AT&T the city of Arlington does Jerry leases it back when he needs to use it but most of those events are the city of Arlington benefiting from them not Jerry the city of Arlington uses that stadium and benefits from all the stadium's profits for the events that are not football..

I have always believed that you have pertinent information to share with the forum, but you really need to learn to condense your thoughts into a short paragraph or two. People would be much more willing to read your replies. I usually read the first sentence or two and move on, and I'm sure most others are the same.

Not trying to pick a fight or seem unkind, but your responses are just too long and hard to read.

 

[BigD5]

That's why you remain delusional and clueless because it has all the information you need to know that the Dallas Cowboys do not own AT&T stadium the city of Arlington does maybe you ought to read it 'cause then you'd find out the truth and the facts so you're not writing inaccurate information try that for once read it because it's all true it's all an absolute fact but you don't wanna hear facts you'd rather start narratives and spread false lies but that's OK we get guys like you who just say things and you parrot other things like little sheep around the Internet and then make everyone believe it's true when it has no truth in it at all Jerry does not own AT&T the city of Arlington does Jerry leases it back when he needs to use it but most of those events are the city of Arlington benefiting from them not Jerry the city of Arlington uses that stadium and benefits from all the stadium's profits for the events that are not football..

Damn Jerry.. chill out

 

[triplets_93]

And Jerry initially got all the money for the seat licenses.

At one time, I read that Mr. Jones and whoever operates Met life Stadium were in business together to operate concessions at the stadiums. I don't have any more details than that.