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Originally Posted by Oilkountry
Really begs the question how long do you think a modern era arenas life span will be assuming it meets the needs for a team today and well in the future? Ottawa is a bad example because of its location. But lets say rogers arena? Scotiabank arena? And equally as interesting rogers place?
We seen a shift in arena construction in the early 90's and then again in the mid 2000's one can argue arenas have peaked when you seen rogers place and climate pledge arena, ide say they have learned from past mistakes in terms of leaving room for expansion, renovation ect. I would imagine you wont be hearing about a new arena in those markets for 100+ years or until the concrete and steel start eroding. But what about Toronto, Montreal, Tampa bay, buffalo ect?
How much money would MLSE or any market have to be leaving on the table every season for them to pull the trigger? Will it even be viable in 2050 to build an arena they essentially double in cost every 15 years. Wont be long before its a price tag of 1.5 billion+ to build a modest arena
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The lifespan of a piece of sporting infrastructure is directly correlated with how much government can be conned into providing funding for a new one at this juncture.
So, something like Maple Leaf Gardens lasted decades because the Carleton Street Cashbox made money regardless of how little investment made over that time. I imagine the ACC will have a similar lifespan, because the private sector loves having the monopoly on that size of facility in the heart of Toronto. A private company won't spend a nickel unless they can see the return for it. As for amenities, have things really changed, other than luxury boxes? The last generation of arenas built pretty much maximized the upper-crust potential revenue.
Skydome will last a similar time, because Rogers is going to have a heck of a time selling the concept of a government handout one of the most reviled and successful businesses in the country.
Now, if this is metro Atlanta, the lifespan changes.
Ultimately, sporting venues haven't changed that much over the course of a century. Fenway Park and Wrigley Field still host baseball today. Sure, there's more luxury boxes along with some amenities, but attending a sporting event is just that.
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