Las Vegas Raiders - owners approved 31-1 to relocate to Vegas

[stuntmovie]

WARNING ... THIS POST IS LARGER THAN A COUPLE OF SENTENCES!

The stadium project is estimated to come in at a cost of around $1.9 billion. "My best guess is 2.7 billion!"

It’s a state-of-the-art facility that neighbors the Las Vegas Strip and is being designed by Kansas City-based MANICA Architecture. The site it’d be located on is a 63-acre piece of land on Russell Road on the west side of Interstate 15. "If I recall this particular piece of property correctly, it seems a bit narrow when measured east to west. I expect some unplanned  demolition projects adjacent to the property before it is completed."

The plan is for it to be a domed, air-conditioned stadium with a capacity of 65,000 spectators. If a Super Bowl were to come to Las Vegas — which seems highly likely — the stadium can increase its capacity to 72,000 seats.

The design of the stadium currently includes a retractable, natural turf field and giant glass walls that open for a better view of the strip.

In addition to the massive stadium, parking for up to 8,000 cars with the ability for tailgating and mix-use development is in the works.

If proper agreements can be made, ground would be broken later in 2017 with an anticipated opening year of 2020.

Nails ,,,, SO don't buy your airline tickets just yet!

[Nails]

NaILS, We live about a mile and a half from this vacant lot and if you don't mind I'm gonna send some local info regarding this subject ... which most GetBigger sports fans may already know about.

I'll make each post as short as possible for those GETBGGERS who don't like to read anything larger than a couple of sentences, but I cannot guarantee that.

Heck YEA!  updates on a regular basis would be Great , thanks stuntmovie

[stuntmovie]

NAILS, Thanks! We posted at the same time it seems, so read a post or two above your last post.

One of the staples of the stadium would be an “eternal flame” dedicated to former Raiders owner Al Davis.

When Los Angeles was being thrown around as a potential landing place for the Raiders, the franchise again requested the eternal flame, the San Diego Reader reported.

The reason the flame is so important to the franchise is because of the vital role Davis played in establishing the franchise. He was the principal owner and general manager of the Raiders from 1972-2011 and was responsible for the original move from Oakland to Los Angeles, and then back to Oakland in 1995.

Davis had long toyed with the idea of having an NFL franchise in Las Vegas. He said during the 1980s that a move to Sin City would be great for the league, adding that the gambling that comes with the city is widely accepted within the league.

You know, when I came into the National Football League, many of our owners owned horses, owned dog tracks, owned all the familiar habitats of gamblers and gambling. We have learned to accept this in the National Football League. We have people, as I say, who own hotels in Las Vegas, and it is not frowned upon.

[stuntmovie]

DOING A LOT OF PASTE AND POST HERE BECAUSE MOST OF THIS STUFF IS NEW TO ME . SORRY ABOUT THAT!

The stadium wouldn’t only be the home for Raiders games.

The University of Nevada-Las Vegas seems likely sign on as a secondary tenant to the stadium, but would need to form a separate agreement with the Raiders in order to do so. The would have to outline how the two entities would function together. And the ground has been laid by state legislature, who crafted Senate Bill 1, which established a funding plan within the stadium district.

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority said March 9 during a hearing that UNLV will be a partner with the Raiders, but possibly a tenant at the stadium.

With the Ultimate Fighting Championship being headquartered in Las Vegas, it also seems logical that the MMA fighting league would host events at the stadium. In addition, a potential Super Bowl could be down the line, as well as hosting a number of events that are currently held at nearby Sam Boyd Stadium, which is owned by UNLV (the Las Vegas Bowl and USA Sevens rugby).

Other possible events could include major NCAA football bowl games, Major League Soccer matches and WWE WrestleMania.

[stuntmovie]

While the site for the stadium and a funding plan was approved in October 2016, there isn’t yet a formal lease agreement between the Raiders and the Las Vegas Stadium Authority board, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

However now that the Radiers’ move has been approved by the NFL’s owners, they can continue to move forward with the paperwork.

Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak met with Raiders president Marc Badain for hours in mid-March — prior to the NFL owners’ approval — to continue moving forward with the chance to build Las Vegas Stadium, as it’s currently dubbed.

The lease agreement is in progress. They have an option to buy the land, which they will do if and when there is a relocation vote. And I think concerns about how they will service the debt were also addressed to everyone’s comfort.

[El Diablo Blanco]

Maybe they can use the stadium for the Porno Movie Convention. Cum stained field for the win.

[stuntmovie]

DIABLO, I may be mistaken but I think that the HARD ROCK and/or THE SANDS have the porno convention tied up.

[tommywishbone]

Sadly, the Raiders HAD to move. Oakland's stadium is the absolute laughing stock of the NFL and MLB. The place is an absolute shithole built in the mid 1970's using cinder blocks and concrete and rebar. I've been in prisons with more ambience.

Most importantly, what the fuck is wrong with this dunce? What look is he trying for?  Yes, this guy owns the Raiders.

[Nails]

Sadly, the Raiders HAD to move. Oakland's stadium is the absolute laughing stock of the NFL and MLB. The place is an absolute shithole built in the mid 1970's using cinder blocks and concrete and rebar. I've been in prisons with more ambience.

Most importantly, what the fuck is wrong with this dunce? What look is he trying for?  Yes, this guy owns the Raiders.

[El Diablo Blanco]

Sadly, the Raiders HAD to move. Oakland's stadium is the absolute laughing stock of the NFL and MLB. The place is an absolute shithole built in the mid 1970's using cinder blocks and concrete and rebar. I've been in prisons with more ambience.

Most importantly, what the fuck is wrong with this dunce? What look is he trying for?  Yes, this guy owns the Raiders.

Luck of the draw.  Some dunces are born into rich families aka. Trump and others have to earn their way through life.

[stuntmovie]

With the Raiders IN LV, Southern Nevada is guaranteed at least eight NFL games per year, and that also could come with Super Bowls, Pro Bowls, NFL Drafts and many other pro football events.

But what other big-time events can the new 65,000-seat, $1.9 billion domed stadium attract once it’s completed in 2020?

Look no further than the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, as the perfect example for what to expect in Las Vegas with a state-of-the-art venue.
 
The home of the Arizona Cardinals has hosted a Super Bowl, a college football national title game and this weekend’s college basketball Final Four all in the past three years.

“Getting a new stadium is absolutely the reason why we’re hosting these events,” said Tom Sadler, the president and CEO of the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority. “Without a domed stadium, you’re for sure not getting a Final Four.

“When we were first pushing for this stadium, those are the type events that we said if we build it, they will come.”

Numerous sporting events have taken place in Arizona since the University of Phoenix Stadium opened in 2006. But Sadler said it’s no guarantee Las Vegas will get the major events just because it has a new stadium.

They are not automatic awards just because a stadium is built,” he said. “It doesn’t mean that it’s going to be in the rotation. You have to compete with other cities and other states that are very formidable.

[stuntmovie]

“Geographically, Los Angeles will also be competing now with their stadium. All three cities (Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Phoenix) have the nice weather, but it still comes down to which city puts up the best bid.”

Las Vegas isn’t a shoo-in for the major events, but the stadium at least puts the city in the race.

The UNLV football team could benefit by being able to leverage more home-and-home contracts with top programs such as Ohio State and Michigan. UNLV will play Ohio State on the road in September, and it traveled to Michigan in 2015.

“I think we already do a good job of getting those type of programs to Las Vegas,” UNLV coach Tony Sanchez said. “UCLA has been here. Wisconsin has been here. BYU is coming this year.

“Not sure it will boost the scheduling, but there are so many advantages with having a new stadium. A world-class facility in the right location can impact your student body. It will increase attendance, but part of it is winning. And we have to do that consistently.”

College football neutral-site games could be in play for Las Vegas. The University of Phoenix Stadium recently hosted a game between Arizona and BYU that drew more than 50,000.

“We’ve been trying to get into the neutral-site games, and our first one was wildly successful,” Sadler said. “It was a great game, and it really set the table up for us to do that again in the future.

“The Arizona sporting scene has changed so much, and now Las Vegas is going through it.”

[Yamcha]

[Kwon]

Sadly, the Raiders HAD to move. Oakland's stadium is the absolute laughing stock of the NFL and MLB. The place is an absolute shithole built in the mid 1970's using cinder blocks and concrete and rebar. I've been in prisons with more ambience.

Most importantly, what the fuck is wrong with this dunce? What look is he trying for?  Yes, this guy owns the Raiders.

Never understood people who would PICK that hairstyle.


But if you ask me, he's probably bald and its some sort of wig.

Who in the hell would want to cut their hair like that?

[stuntmovie]

Anyone bored shitless yet?

I think that covers the basics unless anyone wants to offer further details.

I'm told that the hotel room taxes will be raised to cover LV's portion of this 'investment' and the property may start getting prepared by  late July 2017.

[Nails]

[stuntmovie]

The following are my basic observations and commentary regarding the new stadium location.

Decent location. Close to the south end of the STRIP on the west side of the freeway directly opposite Mandalay Bay. An easy walk (unless it gets too damn hot) over the Hacienda Rd. overpass  from Mandalay Bay and the Luxor whose room rates will sky-rocket during  stadium events.

The land which the stadium will occupy consists of approximately 63 Acres of which I assume every square inch will be needed as it is long from north to south but relatively narrow running east to west.

The streets bordering the property are presently very narrow except for Russel Road on the property's south end which serves as an on and off ramp to I-15.

Dean Martin is on the east side of the property.
Polaris is on the west side of the property.
And Hacienda on the North side.

Not much room to maneuver if you're driving, but they most likely have a solution for it.

The stadium will be easily seen by everyone traveling north or south on I-15.

The street on the west side seems to be 70% occupied by small business enterprises and equipment storage lots which could be a big problem as those lots are the only means of expansion for the potential growth of typical businesses that are found to be somewhat common around major US stadiums such as restaurants, bars, etc.

[stuntmovie]

The Oakland Raiders announced Tuesday they are accepting $100 deposits for what appears to be personal seat licenses at the new Las Vegas stadium.

The Raiders posted the ticket deposit information on the web site lasvegasstadium.raiders. com.

The link directs to page where deposits can be made for PSLs. The team said the deposit is refundable.

The Raiders, who will play in Oakland in 2017 and perhaps beyond, plan to compete in the new domed stadium in 2020.

[stuntmovie]

There seem to be plans afoot to open a new brothel around the same time that the Raiders open the new stadium.

Since prostitution is illegal in LV (Clark COUNTY)itself , the owner plans to build it about 70 miles outside of the city.

If he attempts to create some kind of connection or association with the RAIDERS by name or insinuation, you can be sure that  a major lawsuit will follow.

[stuntmovie]

In the possible event that the new LV (Raider's) stadium cannot be completed on time, it appears that they will use Sam Boyd's Stadium if necessary.

[oldschoolfan]

turquoise and glittery.


I hope.

pink and extra small with glitter   and lights on it

[El Diablo Blanco]

In the possible event that the new LV (Raider's) stadium cannot be completed on time, it appears that they will use Sam Boyd's Stadium if necessary.

They can't use that stadium due to numerous issues.  they'd have to spend millions to upgrade it which would be a waste since UNLV would be using the new stadium as well.

[stuntmovie]

What are the rates for  NFL tickets nowadays?

One game ticket?

Season Pass?

PS. The Raiders will be playing eight home games in LV when they start a full season in the new stadium.

[stuntmovie]

DIABLO, At present Sam Boyd is the only option if there is any delay with construction.

And I think that the Sam Boyd has 'hosted' pro football at sometime in the past. I gotta check that out.

NEW THOUGHT .... How do these stadiums prevent drones from flying over a stadium while the game is in progress?

That big 'hole' on the north side of this new Raider's Stadium looks like a promising challenge for inexperienced drone photographers.













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[rangerwil]

I live in Vegas.
Trust me...there are a LOT of people here that do NOT want the Raiders here.
This town has a great deal of crime here and people are weary of the ghetto following the Raiders have.