New New York Stadium -

redback_original · Post by **redback_original** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:36 pm

The New York Jets and New York Football Giants have broke ground on their new stadium - the 'New Meadowlands' - once again located outside New York in New Jersey.

The Jets had originally drafted plans for an inner-city stadium of their own but after New York's failed Olympic bid those dreams were scrapped.

As has been done elsewhere, the stadium will change color depending on the home team.

It'll be big (by NFL standards) - a capacity of 82,500..

While I know the old Giants stadium is certainly looking pretty tired..and the New Meadowlands does look good..

I just wish they had've gone for something completely innovative and world first..

It seems that Texas will continue to have the best NFL stadiums - with Reliant (still the best stadium in the world) and the new Cowboys digs - far and away better than this New Jersey offering.

http://p.nyjets.com/image_assets/galler ... 1189008691

http://p.nyjets.com/image_assets/galler ... 1189008605

the crow · Post by **the crow** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:55 pm

where in relation to New york is this stadium in the second pic?

IanRitchie · Post by **IanRitchie** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:08 pm

the crow wrote:where in relation to New york is this stadium in the second pic?

New Jersey - same Meadowlands complex.

britishspud · Post by **britishspud** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:50 am

the crow wrote:where in relation to New york is this stadium in the second pic?

behind the camera i think

Jeffles · Post by **Jeffles** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:47 pm

This is as good a thread as any. The NY Yankees played their last game at Yankee Stadium overnight. They will move to the New Yankee Stadium next year. The architects at HOK Sports have gone for a retro facade in their design. I'm quite a fan.

Reminds me of the ASB Stand at Eden Puke.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee_Stadium_(2009)

Simmo79 · Post by **Simmo79** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:01 pm

The Mets are also moving to a new retro-style ballpark next door to Shea next season. Both new stadiums have significantly lower capacities than the stadiums they'll replace (roughly 40k each down from approx 50k).

IanRitchie · Post by **IanRitchie** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:10 pm

I approve of the new Yankee Stadium and Citi

Field.

broncos · Post by **broncos** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:42 pm

I always find it amazing about US stadia that they'll build a completely new stadium instead of renovating the old one. I suppose the stadiums are that large you may as well start again.

redback_original · Post by **redback_original** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:52 pm

broncos wrote:I always find it amazing about US stadia that they'll build a completely new stadium instead of renovating the old one. I suppose the stadiums are that large you may as well start again.

Yes - they do seem more inclined in the NFL (Lambeau being a notable exception) to start from scratch in the parking lot across the road. It's a bit different with the college stadium where they seem to do more piecemeal upgrades.

But goes back to the American model of complete stadiums as oppossed to the UK model of a 'collection of stands'.