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Allegiant Stadium (Paradise, Nevada).

Stadiums of the World · 14 February 2024 · 194 words

Home to: Las Vegas Raiders (NFL)

Year built: 2020

Capacity: 65,000 (expandable to 71,835 for specific events)

Nicknames: The Death Star, The Silver Mine

Architect/construction company: MANICA Architecture, Mortenson Construction.

Original construction cost: $1.9 billion

Inflation-adjusted construction cost: $2.15 billion (as of February 2024)

Av. no of games/events per year: 50

Public or private: Las Vegas Stadium Authority (Gov) 35%, Mark Davis, Las Vegas Raiders owner contributed 1.25 billion with an additional 300m loan coming from National Football League (NFL).

Annual revenue: Not publicly disclosed

Architectural features: 275-foot media mesh video screen facing I-15, 85-foot torch honoring Al Davis, the late Raiders owner (reportedly the largest 3D printed object in the world).

Sustainability efforts: LED lighting, water conservation strategies, local and recycled materials

Famous performances/Events: 2024 Super Bowl, Garth Brookes, BTS and Rolling Stones, CONMEBOL Copa America, Vegas Kick off classic.

Future plans: Further integration with surrounding development projects.

Interesting facts:

- Retractable Field: The natural grass playing surface sits on a massive tray that rolls out of the stadium for sunlight and maintenance. It's one of the biggest of its kind ever built!

- Rotating art installations throughout the stadium showcase local talent.

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