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Major League Soccer's (MLS) third-oldest soccer-specific venue is slated to get a makeover worth almost $200 million.
FC Dallas announced Wednesday a $182 million public-private partnership between the club and Frisco City Council to renovate the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
Upgrades will include a new "architecturally distinctive" roof structure, expanded seating capacity, improved ingress and egress and new concession stands.
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The stadium's north, east and west entrances will be renovated, and the site will also receive three new clubs.
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"When Toyota Stadium opened in 2005, it was a state-of-the-art facility that was ahead of its time, and the stadium's success has helped pave the way for dozens of other soccer-specific stadiums across the country," said FC Dallas Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt.
"Today, we are delighted to announce these renovations which will modernize the stadium and elevate the fan experience, once again establishing Toyota Stadium as one of the premier facilities in Major League Soccer."
FC Dallas partnered with HKS Architects and Manhattan Construction Group for the project, additional concepts for which include:
- New scoreboards, video signage and sound systems
- A 10 percent overall increase in seating capacity
- A 59 percent increase in concession points of sale
- A new press box, media and broadcast suites
- Improved accessibility
- A 26 percent increase in restrooms
- An upgraded field drainage system
Also proposed is a 6,000 square-foot video board, which, according to the press release, would make it the largest of its kind for a soccer-specific stadium in MLS.
Construction on the east side of the stadium is set to begin in 2025. In 2026, the east side will reopen while work begins on the left, and, in 2028, the entire stadium will reopen.
The west side of the stadium will remain operational throughout the 2025 MLS season, and MLS matches are set to continue at Toyota Stadium during the renovation process.
"We're excited about this new chapter for Toyota Stadium. This multi-million-dollar renovation underscores our commitment to providing the best possible experience for our fans, players and community," Gina Miller, vice president of broadcasting, communications and media at FC Dallas, told Newsweek.
"These enhancements will not only modernize our stadium but also elevate the gameday atmosphere for all our events at Toyota Stadium ranging from FC Dallas matches and Frisco ISD high school football games to college football bowl games. This will truly be one of the premier venues in sports.
"Toyota Stadium has been a home for memorable sporting events since 2005. This renovation will ensure it continues to be a world-class destination for generations to come."
Last month, Tennessee's Neyland Stadium, one of the largest in the U.S. by capacity, announced a "transformative" new partnership that would see the Knoxville venue's name preserved.
Tennessee Athletics said a key aspect of the partnership would be investment in the Neyland Stadium renovation project, which would "modernize and enhance the fan experience" with upgrades including concourse widening, gate and entryway expansions, as well as extra concession areas.
Tennessee said the financial details of the sponsorship would not be made public, but the duration of the agreement was slated for up to 20 years
Newsweek has previously mapped the biggest stadiums in the U.S.
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Update 09/24/24 at 10:23 a.m. ET; This article was updated with comment from Gina Miller.
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