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Dallas Cowboys New Stadium
Artist Rendition.
Location Arlington, Texas
Broke ground September 20, 2005
Opened Fall 2009 (scheduled)
Owner Jerry Jones
Construction cost $1 billion (estimated)
Architect HKS, Inc.
Tenants Dallas Cowboys (NFL) (2009-)
Big 12 Championship Game (NCAA Football) (2009-2010)
Cotton Bowl (NCAA Football) (2010-)
Super Bowl XLV (NFL) (2011)
Capacity 80,000 - will be expandable up to 100,000 (estimated)

Dallas Cowboys New Stadium is the working title of a new stadium being built in Arlington, Texas for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. It will replace Texas Stadium, which opened in 1971, as the Cowboys’ home. It is scheduled to open before the 2009 NFL season and will accommodate 80,000, with the possibility for expansion to 100,000. New Cowboys Stadium was designed by the Dallas-based architectural firm HKS.[1] Besides the Cowboys, the new stadium will be used by college football teams and other organizations for other sporting and non-sporting events. On March 10, 2008, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, joined by officials and coaches from Texas A&M University and the University of Arkansas, announced that the two schools would renew their rivalry with annual games at the stadium, beginning October 3, 2009.[2] In addition, the AT&T Cotton Bowl will move its annual game to the stadium once it opens.[3] City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys, The Pokes Team colors White, Silver, Silver-Green, Royal Blue, Navy Blue Head Coach Wade Phillips Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1960–present) Western Conference (1960) Eastern Conference (1961-1969) Capitol Division... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas (USA) within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jerrel Wayne Jerry Jones (Born on October 13, 1942) is the owner of the Dallas Cowboys NFL franchise and the Dallas Desperados AFL franchise. ... USD redirects here. ... HKS, Inc. ... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys, The Pokes Team colors White, Silver, Silver-Green, Royal Blue, Navy Blue Head Coach Wade Phillips Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1960–present) Western Conference (1960) Eastern Conference (1961-1969) Capitol Division... NFL redirects here. ... The Big 12 Championship Game is a college football game held by the Big 12 Conference each year. ... A college football game between Colorado State University and the Air Force Academy. ... For the Cotton Bowl stadium, see Cotton Bowl (stadium). ... A college football game between Colorado State University and the Air Force Academy. ... Super Bowl XLV will be the 45th Super Bowl, the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) between the National Football Conference (NFC) and American Football Conference (AFC) champions. ... NFL redirects here. ... A working title is the temporary name of a product or project used during its development. ... The new Wembley Stadium in London is the most expensive stadium ever built; it has a seating capacity of 90,000 This article is about the building type. ... Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas (USA) within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... NFL redirects here. ... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys, The Pokes Team colors White, Silver, Silver-Green, Royal Blue, Navy Blue Head Coach Wade Phillips Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1960–present) Western Conference (1960) Eastern Conference (1961-1969) Capitol Division... Texas Stadium is the home field of the National Football Leagues Dallas Cowboys. ... Dallas redirects here. ... HKS, Inc. ... This article covers college football played in the United States. ... is the 69th day of the year (70th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Jerrel Wayne Jerry Jones (Born on October 13, 1942) is the owner of the Dallas Cowboys NFL franchise and the Dallas Desperados AFL franchise. ... Texas A&M University redirects here. ... The University of Arkansas is a public co-educational land-grant university. ... is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Cotton Bowl stadium, see Cotton Bowl (stadium). ...


Originally estimated to cost $650 million, the stadium's current construction cost is in excess of $1 billion, which will make it one of the most expensive sports venues ever built.[4] To aid Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones in paying the construction costs of the new stadium, Arlington voters approved the increase of the city's sales tax by one-half of a percent, the hotel occupancy tax by 2 percent, and car rental tax by 5 percent. The City of Arlington will provide $325 million in funding, and Jones will cover any cost overruns. Also, the NFL will provide the Cowboys with an additional $150 million, as per their policy for giving teams a certain lump sum of money for stadium finance.[5] Jerrel Wayne Jerry Jones (Born on October 13, 1942) is the owner of the Dallas Cowboys NFL franchise and the Dallas Desperados AFL franchise. ...


Although the stadium has yet to receive a naming rights sponsor, in reference to Jones, many fans have taken to referring to the project as "Jerry World".[6] There is also a petition by some fans to have the stadium named after longtime Cowboys coach Tom Landry. Thomas Wade Landry (September 11, 1924 – February 12, 2000) was an American football player and coach. ...


Two nearly 300 ft (91 m)-tall archs will span the length of the stadium dome, anchored to the ground at each end. The new stadium will also comprise features including a retractable roof, protecting from weather conditions, operable glass doors, allowing each end zone to be opened, and a centre-hung video display board. This system was implemented by mechanization consultants, Uni-Systems. These Kinetic Architecture fundamentals will be employed in order to create a quick conversion of the facility to accommodate a variety of events. When the design was officially unveiled on December 12, 2006, it showed that the roof would look exactly the same as Texas Stadium's roof, with its trademark hole. However, it would be covered by the retractable roof panel should there be precipitation or if the heat conditions become unbearable. is the 346th day of the year (347th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


A Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame is planned for the Hall of Fame level. The drawings also include a site for a large sculpture northeast of the stadium, close to Randol Mill Road.


Excavation work at the stadium site began in May 2006 near Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Until it opens, the Cowboys will continue to play in Texas Stadium. Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is a baseball stadium in Arlington, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. ... Texas Stadium is the home field of the National Football Leagues Dallas Cowboys. ...


This stadium will host Super Bowl XLV in 2011, beating out bids from the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.[7] Super Bowl XLV will be the 45th Super Bowl, the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) between the National Football Conference (NFC) and American Football Conference (AFC) champions. ... | {{Infobox_Stadium | stadium_name = University of Phoenix Stadium | image = | address = 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ 85305 | construction start = July 30, 2003 | opened = August 1, 2006 | owner = Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority | operator = Global Spectrum | surface = Tifway 419 Hybrid Bermuda Grass | construction_cost = $455 million | architect = Peter Eisenman|HOK Sport | former_names = Cardinals Stadium (August... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Elaine Scruggs (R) Area  - City  55. ... Lucas Oil Stadium is a retractable roof sports facility currently under construction in Indianapolis. ... Indianapolis redirects here. ...


Timeline

1994: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he wants to expand the 65,000-seat Texas Stadium by up to 40,000 seats, add retractable roof panels and install a climate-control system to make the stadium a year-round venue for sporting events, including the Super Bowl, concerts, and conventions. Texas Stadium is the home field of the National Football Leagues Dallas Cowboys. ... The winning Super Bowl team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy. ...


1997 - 2000: The Cowboys hold preliminary talks with Arlington officials about building a stadium there. The team also publicly discusses a $260 million plan to upgrade Texas Stadium. In 2000, the Cowboys compile a list of potential stadium sites, which include Grapevine, Coppell and Arlington. The team continues negotiating with Irving to renovate Texas Stadium. Flag of Grapevine Grapevine is a city located in Tarrant County, Texas. ... Coppell is a city in extreme northwest Dallas and Denton Counties in the U.S. state of Texas, a suburb and bedroom community of the DFW Metroplex. ... Mustangs at Las Colinas Streetscape along Las Colinas Blvd in North Irving Aerial shot of Irving/Las Colinass Urban Center. ... Texas Stadium is the home field of the National Football Leagues Dallas Cowboys. ...


2001: Jones says Arlington is a leading contender for a $500 million stadium. The primary site being considered is the 2,000 acres (8 km²) Lakes of Arlington tract on Farm Road 157. Other cities in the running include Grapevine and Grand Prairie. In October, Jones discusses the new stadium with the mayors of Arlington, Irving, Grapevine, and Dallas. Grand Prairie is a city in Dallas County (USA), with a significant overlap into Tarrant County, and a minor overlap into Ellis County. ...


2003: The Cowboys ask the Irving City Council to extend their lease at Texas Stadium, which expires at the end of the 2008 season, on a year-to-year basis. They narrow their search to sites in Las Colinas and Dallas, and state legislators file bills that would allow Dallas County to increase its hotel-occupancy and car-rental taxes to pay for a new stadium. Texas Stadium is the home field of the National Football Leagues Dallas Cowboys. ... Mustangs at Las Colinas Las Colinas is a developed area in the Dallas suburb of Irving, Texas. ...


2004: In April, the Cowboys announce plans to build a $650 million stadium at Fair Park in Dallas. The deal requires $425 million in public financing from a 3 percent hotel-occupancy tax and a 6 percent car-rental tax. The deal falls apart in June when Dallas County commissioners say they cannot justify asking voters to approve the team's request for $425 million in public funding. In July, the Cowboys and Arlington announce they are negotiating to locate the stadium near Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (then Ameriquest Field). In August, the City Council agrees unanimously to put before voters a tax increase that would fund the city's $325 million portion of the project. Voters approve the tax increase on November 2. Fair Park is a 277 acre (112 hectare) recreational and educational complex located in Dallas, Texas (USA). ... Dallas County is a county located in the state of Texas within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area (colloquially referred to as the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex). ... Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is a baseball stadium in Arlington, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. ... Ameriquest Field in Arlington is a baseball stadium located in Arlington, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. ...


2005: Arlington and the Cowboys choose the site south of Randol Mill Road and east of Collins Street for the new stadium. The city begins notifying residents and property owners of its plans to acquire their property. The Cowboys hire the HKS architectural firm to design the stadium. Early blueprints show 414 luxury suites and a two-panel retractable roof. The city completes its sale of $297.9 million in bonds to pay for its portion of the construction. Demolition of houses begins November 1.


2006:


Jan - The Cowboys hire Oklahoma-based Manhattan Construction as the general contractor for the stadium and the city completes its land purchases, although it still faces a number of lawsuits over land acquisition. Also in January, Tarrant County work crews begin demolition of more than 150 Arlington residences and small business structures to make room for the stadium.[8] For other uses, see Oklahoma (disambiguation). ...


Mar - Alliance announced between Manahattan Construction and two minority-owned general contractors -- Rayco Construction of Grand Prairie and 3i Construction of Dallas -- to manage the stadium's construction.[9]


Apr - Excavation begins by Mario Sinacola and Sons Excavating. By August, they had moved over 1.4 million cubic yards of earth, shaping a 13 acre to 14 acre stadium bowl an average of 54 feet (16 m) deep.[10]


Aug - Two construction cranes are raised on the site.


Oct - The grass amphitheater on Randol Mill Road is leveled to make way for the extension of Baird Farm Road.


Dec - The stadium's structure begins to go up. Also on December 12, the Cowboys and Jerry Jones unveil in-depth plans and designs of the stadium to the public.

Stadium construction as of December 2007

2007:


Jan - A construction worker is injured in a 20 ft (6 m) fall.[11]


Feb - Masonry work begins.


Mar - Heldenfels Enterprises awarded the contract to manufacture and erect the pre-cast/pre-stressed concrete structural components and placement of them begins in April.[12]


Jun - Work on the retractable roof, designed by Uni-Systems, starts.


Jul - Exterior facade and enclosure work will begin.


Oct - First steel arch is completed.


2008:


Feb - Second steel arch is completed.


Work on the parking lots will begin in March. The steel roof will be in place and completed by June. Installation of the scoreboard and sound system will begin in September. Later in the year, the seats will be installed and landscaping will begin.


2009: The artificial-turf field will be brought into the stadium. The stadium is scheduled to be completed in August, and the Cowboys will play their first home game there in September.


On October 3, the Texas A&M Aggies and Arkansas Razorbacks will begin a 10-year series of games at the stadium, as was announced on March 10, 2008.[13] is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Head Coach Dennis Franchione 4th Year, 25-23 Home Stadium Kyle Field Capacity 82,600 - Natural Grass Conference Big 12 - South First Year 1894 Website AggieAthletics. ... The Arkansas Razorbacks, also known as the Hogs, are the names of college sports teams at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. ... is the 69th day of the year (70th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...


2010: On January 1, the AT&T Cotton Bowl will be played at the new stadium, as was announced on February 27, 2007.[14] For the Cotton Bowl stadium, see Cotton Bowl (stadium). ... is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


2011: On February 6, Super Bowl XLV will be played at the new stadium, as was announced on May 22, 2007.[15] Super Bowl XLV will be the 45th Super Bowl, the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) between the National Football Conference (NFC) and American Football Conference (AFC) champions. ... is the 142nd day of the year (143rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


Notes and references

  1. ^ Arlington Welcomes Dallas Cowboys Selections for New Stadium. City of Arlington (2006-01-31). Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
  2. ^ Texas A&M, Arkansas to renew football rivalry at new Cowboys stadium. Dallas Morning News (2007-03-10). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
  3. ^ Cotton Bowl to move to new stadium in Arlington. ESPN.com (2007-02-28). Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
  4. ^ Mickey Spagnola (2006-12-12). Cowboys Build For The Future By Honoring The Past. DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
  5. ^ Cowboys unveil plans for new stadium. ESPN.com (2006-12-13). Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
  6. ^ Matt Mosley (2007-05-22). Indy, Arizona had no chance. ESPN.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
  7. ^ Mickey Spagnola (2007-05-22). At Long Last, Super Bowl Coming To North Texas. DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-15.
  8. ^ Demolition Started for Cowboys Stadium. Associated Construction Publications.
  9. ^ Alliance Announced. Associated Construction Publications.
  10. ^ All Up From Here. Associated Construction Publications.
  11. ^ Construction worker remains hospitalized. the Dallas Morning News.
  12. ^ Heldenfels Awarded Contract. Associated Construction Publications.
  13. ^ Texas A&M, Arkansas to renew football rivalry at new Cowboys stadium. Dallas Morning News (2007-03-10). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
  14. ^ "AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Moving To Cowboys New Stadium", 2007-02-27. Retrieved on 2007-05-23. 
  15. ^ "New stadium gets Dallas 2011 Super Bowl", NFL.com, 2007-05-22. Retrieved on 2007-05-23. 

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