DENVER (KDVR) — With the Denver Broncos’ potential new stadium being announced, what could the price tag be for the project?
On Tuesday, the Broncos, Mayor Mike Johnston and Gov. Jared Polis said that their preferred site for the new football stadium is at Burnham Yard, a 58-acre abandoned railyard.
The team announced that the stadium will be funded through a private investment from the majority owners of the team, the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group.
Talks, possible deals and paperwork for the undeveloped area have been going on for months, but with plans just being announced, what the possible stadium will look like or most amenities offered have not been confirmed at this time.
Broncos Plan New Stadium
However, one feature has been confirmed: a retractable roof.
So, with the proposed plans, fans might wonder what the cost would be of building a new NFL stadium.
FOX31 has compiled a breakdown below of the costs for new NFL stadiums nationwide.
The most recent NFL stadiums built
Allegiant Stadium (around $1.9 billion)
- Team: Las Vegas Raiders
- Opened: 2020
- Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
- Roof: Fully enclosed and climate-controlled
- Capacity: 65,000
According to Allegiant Stadium’s website, some facts about the stadium include: 95,000 square feet of field event space, 100 yards of turf and 2,300 TVs for watching.
SoFi Stadium (around $5.5 billion)
- Teams: Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers
- Opened: 2020
- Location: Inglewood, Calif.
- Roof: open-air canopy
- Capacity: around 70,00
According to KTLA, the SoFi is the NFL’s most expensive stadium, which includes: a wrap-around screen, 260 luxury suites and 26 concession stands.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (around $1.4 billion)
- Team: Atlanta Falcons
- Opened: 2017
- Location: Atlanta, Ga.
- Roof: Retractable
- Capacity: around 71,000
According to the stadium’s archives, some facts include: the field is 1,018 ft. above sea level, has 21,000 total parking spaces and has a height of 305 feet, being around 30 stories high.
U.S. Bank Stadium (around $1.1 billion)
- Team: Minnesota Vikings
- Opened: 2016
- Location: Minneapolis, Minn.
- Fixed-roof: Translucent
- Capacity: around 66,600
According to the stadium’s archives, some facts include: 690 wheelchair and companion seats, 2,000 high definition TVs and 25,000 parking spaces.
Future NFL stadiums under construction
New Highmark Stadium (projected around $2.1 billion)
- Team: Buffalo Bills
- Expected opening: 2026
- Location: Orchard Park, New York
New Nissan Stadium (projected around $2.1 billion)
- Team: Tennessee Titans
- Expected opening: 2027
- Location: Nashville, Tenn.
New Huntington Bank Field (projected around $2.4 billion)
- Team: Cleveland Browns
- Expected opening: 2029
- Location: Brook Park, Ohio
Wrap-up
The estimated cost of the new Broncos stadium has not been announced. However, looking at the past and future projects around the country, a new stadium could be in the billions.
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