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re: Denver Broncos getting a new stadium
Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:09 pm to FightinTigersDammit
Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:09 pm to FightinTigersDammit
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Has there ever been a successful mid-game opening or closing of a retractable roof?
I have been to two MLB baseball games where this happened:
1. First year of Minute Maid Park in Houston (back when it was Enron Field), they opened the roof during the 7th inning.
2. First year of T-Mobile Park in Seattle (back when it was Safeco Park), it started to drizzle/sprinkle and they closed the roof around the 6th inning.
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Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:24 pm to bad93ex
This really sucks. Games look so nice on TV in open stadiums especially at Denver. These closed or retractable stadiums just don't have the same attractive 'look" when watching the games. The NFL just keeps getting more unlikable.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:24 pm to wareaglepete
Naw frick that, if you want snow go to Canada and do that nonsense.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:36 pm to red sox fan 13
Stadium timeline based on the defending time between stadiums
54 years, (1948-2002): Mile High Stadium
28 years, (2003-2031): Empower Field at Mile High
14 years, (2032-2045): Dome Stadium
7 years, (2046-2052): new outdoor stadium
3 years, (2053-2055): mix use stadium
54 years, (1948-2002): Mile High Stadium
28 years, (2003-2031): Empower Field at Mile High
14 years, (2032-2045): Dome Stadium
7 years, (2046-2052): new outdoor stadium
3 years, (2053-2055): mix use stadium
Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:50 pm to SPEEDY
I guess stadiums are good for 25-30 years. If the taxpayers aren’t paying for it, it’s all good.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:54 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
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I don’t think there’s a single retractable roof stadium open the majority of the time. Even Indy is only open like 25% of the time. Houston/Atlanta/Arizona/Dallas are basically always closed, as are all the baseball ones.
Yep. It always starts with “we’re going to keep it open most of the time.” The Texans even did it in the early part of the season the first year (until people started passing out). Then they go with the “50/80” rule where if it’s within those temps and no rain, they keep it open. And then they eventually phase that out and keep it closed all the time. I’ve seen days here in Houston in the upper 60s and sunny and the roof is still closed. From everything I’ve read, it’s the players that want the roofs closed and especially in baseball.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:55 pm to BZ504
Now it won't just be drunken residents fighting in the front yards of the Mexican neighborhood next to the new stadiums, drunken Broncos fans will be taking part in the festivities too.
(I lived close to Mile High for a year and twice I had drunken fans fighting in my yard)
(I lived close to Mile High for a year and twice I had drunken fans fighting in my yard)
Posted on 9/9/25 at 3:57 pm to BRich
Thanks for that info.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 4:00 pm to red sox fan 13
How? They just opened Infesco about 15 years ago.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 4:06 pm to red sox fan 13
Invesco is not even 30 yrs old. 
NFL is a joke
NFL is a joke
Posted on 9/9/25 at 4:33 pm to wareaglepete
quote:
The people want to see outdoor football. The people want snow games!
Sitting in climate controlled is much better for comfort.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 4:35 pm to nicholastiger
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in other words they want a Super Bowl
The issue with this is we have more and more stadiums that are better and good for February. At some point getting a Super Bowl every 20 years seems like a poor ROI?
Posted on 9/9/25 at 4:37 pm to Obi-Wan Tiger
quote:
Yep. It always starts with “we’re going to keep it open most of the time.” The Texans even did it in the early part of the season the first year (until people started passing out). Then they go with the “50/80” rule where if it’s within those temps and no rain, they keep it open. And then they eventually phase that out and keep it closed all the time. I’ve seen days here in Houston in the upper 60s and sunny and the roof is still closed. From everything I’ve read, it’s the players that want the roofs closed and especially in baseball.
If you can play on natural grass with climate control, I don’t see the issue here
Posted on 9/9/25 at 4:46 pm to GarmischTiger
quote:
Holy corporate speak, Batman.
Trying to avoid telling you it’s to kick out the poorest and blackest people.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 5:03 pm to red sox fan 13
fans and citizens get fleeced yet again
Posted on 9/9/25 at 5:05 pm to baldona
quote:
At some point getting a Super Bowl every 20 years seems like a poor ROI?
It is a poor investment. They can get in line with Cleveland, Nashville, and Chicago for SB bidding.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 5:10 pm to TexasTiger08
Well, they will also be able to hold a lot more concerts and conventions and stuff.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 5:10 pm to OU Guy
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After these does anyone know what the count will be (dome vs open air)?
Dome/retractable:
Arizona
LA Chargers
LA Rams
Indianapolis
Dallas
Atlanta
Detroit
Las Vegas
New Orleans
Houston
Minnesota
Open:
Chicago
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Denver
Cleveland
Tampa Bay
Kansas City
Miami
Philadelphia
San Francisco
NY Giants
NY Jets
Jacksonville
Green Bay
Carolina
New England
Baltimore
Washington
Seattle
Pittsburgh
Tennessee
Of outdoor teams…Cleveland, Tennessee, Chicago, and now Denver are proceeding with domed venues. Washington is also gearing up for a new stadium. I’m sure Carolina ownership is ready for one too.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 5:15 pm to TexasTiger08
I miss games like this
Posted on 9/9/25 at 5:21 pm to Marciano1
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miss games like this
Social media would go apeshit over those field conditions
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