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Toyota Stadium, Home Of The FCS Championship, To Get A $182M Renovation
The Frisco City Council approved a $182 million public-private partnership with FC Dallas to renovate Toyota Stadium, which is also home to the FCS national title game.
Frisco holds the current contract to host the FCS championship with an option to host through the 2026 season (January 2027 game). Bids to host in the 2027 season (2028 game) and beyond are being worked through right now.
The completed renovation will result in expanded capacity by more than 10%.
However, it is a multi-year project, which could dramatically impact capacity during the renovation stages.
Planned Renovation Timeline
- Q1 2025: Construction begins on east side of stadium.
- Summer 2026: The east side reopens while construction begins on west side of stadium.
- Q1 2028: The entire stadium reopens.
Renovation highlights include three new clubs, renovated north, east and west entrances and an architecturally distinctive roof structure that will help provide shade for guests throughout the venue. The construction will be carried out in phases, with work on the east side of the stadium slated to begin after the FCS Championship game on Monday, January 6, 2025. The west side of the stadium will remain operational during the 2025 MLS season, and FC Dallas plans to continue hosting MLS matches at Toyota Stadium throughout the renovation process.
“This next chapter of Toyota Stadium will offer innovative and exciting amenities that create a sense of community for fans of all sports. Guests will enjoy a state-of-the-art sound system and video boards, modernized club spaces, improved concession and restroom facilities along with expanded retail outlets, all influenced by the stadium’s thoughtful design elements that put a uniquely Texas spin on the soccer and sports experience.”
Other concepts include:
- Expanded Seating Capacity: Club seating capacity will increase by 175%, suite capacity by 58% and overall stadium seating by more than 10%.
- Iconic Roof Structure: A visually distinctive roof structure will shade the majority of seats in the Toyota Stadium bowl.
- Advanced Audio-Visual Technology: New scoreboards, video signage and a cutting-edge sound system will enrich the gameday experience.
- New Suite Levels: Two new suite levels will offer varied seating configurations for an elevated viewing and entertainment experience.
- Dedicated Club Entrances: Enhanced east and west club entrances will ensure efficient ingress and egress for suite and club seat holders.
- Modern Club Spaces: Refined club spaces on both the east and west sides will provide premium food, beverage and entertainment options.
- Increased Concessions: A planned 59% increase in concession points-of-sale will expand the game day menu and ensure quicker service for all attendees.
- Upgraded Media Facilities: New press box, media and broadcast suites will deliver cutting-edge technological upgrades.
- Improved Accessibility: Enhanced mobility throughout the stadium will better accommodate guests with physical differences.
- More Restrooms: A projected 26% increase in restroom facilities will improve convenience for all visitors.
- Stadium Field Enhancements: Upgraded field drainage system for more efficient water clearance.
- Largest Video Board in MLS in a Soccer-Specific Venue: The proposed video board will measure 6,000 square feet which would make it the largest video board for a soccer-specific stadium in Major League Soccer.
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