May 13, 2008
FOOTBALL IS KING BECAUSE OF STADIUMS
Bright House Networks Stadium at a glance
ARCHITECT: 360 (Kansas City, Mo.)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Wharton-Smith, Inc. (Sanford)
STADIUM SEATING CONTRACTOR: Dant Clayton (Louisville, Ky.)
SEATING CAPACITY: 45,301
PLAYING FIELD: The turf is Tifway 419 hybrid Bermuda.
CLUB SEATS: 822
LUXURY SUITES: 24
ADA SEATING: Capable of providing 450 wheelchair-accessible seats.
COST: $55 million
SCOREBOARDS: There are two stadium scoreboards. The board mounted on the south end of the stadium measures 50 feet by 8 feet. The north board measures 100 feet by 37 feet and will feature a 34-foot by 22-foot Daktronics ProStar VideoPlus display capable of displaying live video and instant replays, as well as game information, player and team statistics, advertising, graphics and animation. In addition, the north board will also contain a 57-foot by 72-foot 23mm ProAd digital display.
STADIUM GATES: There are 18 stadium gates, including two service entrances.
RESTROOMS: 10 women's, 7 men's and 4 family/special needs.
CONCESSION STANDS: There are 11 permanent concession stands. Additional product kiosks will be located throughout the stadium on the main concourse.
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