Stadiums & Arenas of Canada, Part 3

[EpicPonyTime]

Originally Posted by FactaNV

Maybe that could be a good place for TNSE to grow the Jets brand. Brand new arena, relocate the Moose who play out of Canada Life Centre and finally have some pro hockey in Saskatchewan. TNSE gets a whole province worth of revenue for their troubles. I'll call Mark Chipman up tomorrow

If Saskatoon was ever to get an AHL team it’d be the Oilers affiliate, not the Jets. Much closer to Edmonton than Winnipeg.

That said, if it hasn’t happened already it likely won’t in the future. The WHL team (the worst team in hockey) supposedly has a say in who can play at the current arena and has no interest in sharing with another hockey team. Certainly not the only obstacle (there’s no AHL following in Sask) but still a problem.

A PWHL team would have been an intriguing idea however the League hasn’t shown interest in Saskatoon, and based on their newest expansion cities it’s clear they prefer NHL cities.

[Djeffery]

This is a photo of Olympic Stadium from the Olympics. Looks like they also had seating in use on the upper deck above the scoreboard. Also looks like the stadium hadn't been outfitted with the rolling lower deck seats that would become the baseball infield seating or football sideline seats when moved.

[northernlights99]

Great pic of the Olympics, thanks.

The dimensions of the MLS field are 70 - 80 yards wide by 100 to 110 yards long depending on stadium size.

CFL will shrink field to 65 x 130 yards by 2027. Length 100 yards plus two 15 yard wide end zones.

Unfortunately that still leaves Olympic Stadium with not so great sightlines cause the Stadium's footprint follows the original 400 meter oval track so seating is set back.

One solution may be to do what the L.A. Memorial Coliseum did and dig out the field and set it lower to bring seating closer in.

That Stadium suffers from the same problem, a stadium built for the Olympics. The Olympic oval track set back the seats particularily in the end zones. The end zones are a huge distance far back.

The L.A. Coliseum dug out the field and rebuilt it 11 feet lower then building 14 rows of additional seats further in closer to the field.

I don't know if this can be done with Olympic Stadium, that's a lot of concrete to hammar out and I believe there are facilities underneath the stadium.

I've been to a game at the Rose Bowl, the seats are closer to sidelines as there was never an oval track.

[northernlights99]

Here is the remodeled L.A. Coliseum.

In 1992 the field was dug out and dropped 11 feet to allow 14 rows of additional seating near field bringing seats closer to sidelines.

Could this be an option for Olympic Stadium ? Cause even with a new roof the sightlines remain poor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_An...orial_Coliseum





in this aeriel shot you can see the addition of the rows of seats at bottom due to lowering of the field.





also note the teams are on opposite sidelines and the goal posts are on the end (dead) lines instead of goal lines.

Improvements coming to the CFL over next two years.

I say improvements cause it is Ridiculous to have a goal post right on the goal line. The end zone is part of the field. Who's dumb idea was it to place goal posts in middle of the field ?

However there is a wrinkle for the L.A. Coliseum.

As part of the plans to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, the L.A. Coliseum field will have to be raised 11 feet higher back into its pre 1993 position to allow for reinstallation of the 400 meter track !

Yikes ! up and down.

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.co...s-renovations/

I do find this to be pie in the sky. we shall see what happens.

[EnvisionSaintJohn]

Originally Posted by northernlights99

Great pic of the Olympics, thanks.

The dimensions of the MLS field are 70 - 80 yards wide by 100 to 110 yards long depending on stadium size.

CFL will shrink field to 65 x 130 yards by 2027. Length 100 yards plus two 15 yard wide end zones.

Unfortunately that still leaves Olympic Stadium with not so great sightlines cause the Stadium's footprint follows the original 400 meter oval track so seating is set back.

One solution may be to do what the L.A. Memorial Coliseum did and dig out the field and set it lower to bring seating closer in.

That Stadium suffers from the same problem, a stadium built for the Olympics. The Olympic oval track set back the seats particularily in the end zones. The end zones are a huge distance far back.

The L.A. Coliseum dug out the field and rebuilt it 11 feet lower bringing 14 rows of seats further in closer to the field.

I don't know if this can be done with Olympic Stadium, that's a lot of concrete to hammar out and I believe there are facilities underneath the stadium.

I've been to a game at the Rose Bowl, the seats are closer to sidelines as there was never an oval track.

That would be really cool to see happen for Olympic stadium.

Originally Posted by northernlights99

However there is a wrinkle for the L.A. Coliseum.

As part of the plans to host the 2028 Summer Olympics (assuming Trump allows L.A. to host the Games), the L.A. Coliseum field will have to be raised 11 feet higher back into its pre 1993 position to allow for reinstallation of the 400 meter track !

Yikes ! up and down.

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.co...s-renovations/

I do find this to be pie in the sky. we shall see what happens.

That's pretty whack lmao

Thankfully, Montreal probably never has to worry about hosting another Olympics again.. so I hope this could be a viable solution for the big O.

[craner]

With the train station below is it even possible to dig down at the Big-O to lower the field and get the first row if seats closer to the field ?

[trolledbypro]

Originally Posted by craner

With the train station below is it even possible to dig down at the Big-O to lower the field and get the first row if seats closer to the field ?

The metro runs along Pierre-de-Coubertin, however it gets to within 80 feet of the stadium at the closest point

[trolledbypro]

The WatchMojo CEO is conducting a fan interest survey for the return of baseball to Montréal : https://x.com/ashkan/status/19948908...VkOdn0Ygg&s=19

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...f-xVg/viewform

[SteelTown]

Source: vistaway @ https://urbantoronto.ca/forum/thread....32788/page-55

[blueandgoldguy]

Will there be no additional club seats or suites in the new grandstand at TD Stadium in Ottawa? From the looks of those renders it doesn't look like it.

[EnvisionSaintJohn]

Originally Posted by SteelTown

Source: vistaway @ https://urbantoronto.ca/forum/thread....32788/page-55

It's very cold and sort of brutalist, but I like it. Hamilton deserves an NHL team, but I wonder if they could get an NBA team first? I don't know how restrictive the NBA is on territorial rights compared to the NHL, but maybe it's possible. 🤔

SGA is going to make so much money by the time he retires, he might have enough money to become the owner of a Hamilton NBA franchise.

[king10]

Originally Posted by EnvisionSaintJohn

It's very cold and sort of brutalist, but I like it. Hamilton deserves an NHL team, but I wonder if they could get an NBA team first? I don't know how restrictive the NBA is on territorial rights compared to the NHL, but maybe it's possible. 🤔

SGA is going to make so much money by the time he retires, he might have enough money to become the owner of a Hamilton NBA franchise.

I will bet my lifes savings that Hamilton is never getting an NBA team.

[EnvisionSaintJohn]

Originally Posted by king10

I will bet my lifes savings that Hamilton is never getting an NBA team.

lmao maybe not, but there's certainly the population there to support one, and another NHL team.

[EpicPonyTime]

Originally Posted by king10

I will bet my lifes savings that Hamilton is never getting an NBA team.

Not before Moose Jaw, at least.

[Djeffery]

There are better chances of an NHL team in that arena before an NBA team. And there won't be an NHL team.

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by king10

I will bet my lifes savings that Hamilton is never getting an NBA team.

I'd bet king10's life savings on that too. (of course with my own added)

Some of the major pro leagues may still use Hamilton in a bait and switch to get a better deal or new facility where they are, but even then there are more American cities now that can serve the purpose. Sadly I feel this is what will happen to Montreal (and maybe Vancouver) with respect to MLB.

TD Coliseum is going to remain largely a concert venue for the foreseeable future, I'd think until it's time to sink more money into the place.

[Calgarian]

Probably been asked before, but how much work has been done to the inside?

[Berklon]

Originally Posted by Calgarian

Probably been asked before, but how much work has been done to the inside?

From a few pages back:

Key renovations include a new facade, a completely stripped and re-seated arena bowl, improved sightlines, enhanced acoustics, new premium suites including unique floor-level suites, transformed concourse areas, and upgraded food and beverage facilities. The project also includes adding new restaurants and lounges, new food concepts, and upgraded elevators and restrooms.

[Calgarian]

Originally Posted by Berklon

From a few pages back:

Thanks!

[craner]

Construction update on Scotia Place in Calgary:

http://https://x.com/cgyscotiaplace/status/1995602288665395699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1995602288665395699%7Ctwgr%5E82a6d332cbc1af5af0f03e092fa8ab94cfbe2fea%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalgary.skyrisecities.com%2Fforum%2Fthreads%2Fcalgary-scotia-place-36-85m-11s-csec-hok.29262%2Fpage-266