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(before renovation)
Home of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and the Peach Bowl, several SEC championships, Multiple Super Bowls, Final Fours and Olympic basketball.

one of the world's truly unique exteriors.
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The hard panel roof is very unique and lets in lots of natural light during the day
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Very straight forward bowl layout, but very impressive at capacity.

In college trim
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Nice, didn't know they played Basketball there. Do you know the capacity for Final Four? I also like the roofstructure, and how it lets in enough light, but doesn't have the Astro effect ;) (although footballs obviously aren't white, but you get what I'm saying)

It looks a bit like a Japanese temple from the outside to me, mainly due to the roofstructure and shape.

It looks like a Circus tent from the outside and is nothing special... I absolutely hate Dome's they just don't have what i like in Stadiums... I.E the abiltity to have some proper turf.

I love the way it looks on the inside! It is nothing special in terms of seating layout but something about it I really like. Not to mention the Ying Yang Twins made a song called the "Georgia Dome".lol.

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It looks like a Circus tent from the outside and is nothing special... I absolutely hate Dome's they just don't have what i like in Stadiums... I.E the abiltity to have some proper turf.

I think its special. Nothing else like it out there. I was reading that special patterns can be lighted in the roof, just like Allainz. Anyone got pics?

For American football purposes, Infill turf does just as good of a job as a natural pitch, though like any infill surface, an entire natural pitch could be rolled onto it just like at Qwest. Both methods are already FIFA approved. Its the 21st century now. Technology could give it a proper pitch if they liked. I imagine though, the variety of activity would discourage it.

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Pretty cool stuff. I like the colored striped on the facade.

Sure, if you like playing on synthetic grass then thats great. Personally I'm a traditionalist, nothing beats playing on natural ground. Also, as much as its unqiue, it still looks liek a Circus Tent and there are many places that look a millions times better.

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It's very impressive on the outside (actually adds to the skyline), but inside it's not a particularly impressive stadium. Almost all about capacity, rather than comfort.

Did the architects worry about the roof being to low? I wonder why there is this huge wall above the third tier... makes the rest of the stadium look smaller on those pictures.

But I'm sure in reality this roof construction looks very impressive and contributes to a loud atmosphere.

I guess this building next to the stadium is a parking garage, which reduces the quantity of parking lots in front of the stadium ... compared to others in the US ;)
Do you know the capacity of this garage? Looks pretty big... if the whole building is used for this purpose.

That's the Georgia World Convention Center. Its is a common practice to place domed stadiums or arenas either adjacent to or attached to convention centers. Most convention centers at least have an attached arena. The site has a heavy rail stop.

I imagine roof height has to do with use. Punts can go very high. They also may have wondered if the Braves would play there at some point between stadiums or if they never built one. Ceiling height would definitely be an issue at that point or you'd have a Tropicana Field situation.

Do not care for this one. For some reason it looks old and the exterior is not that attractive.

I think it is the ugliest of the domes in the NFL

Did the architects worry about the roof being to low? I wonder why there is this huge wall above the third tier... makes the rest of the stadium look smaller on those pictures.
LOL...I was about to say the same thing. Looks like the wall is at least 15m high.

I'm not a great fan of domes but this one aint too bad. I like the seat layout and the exterior is ok but the high roof just spoils it.

I don't like this stadium, it looks like a cirque tent!
The base looks good, but why such a ugly top.

^We have been asking Europeans such questions forever.

Not to mention the Ying Yang Twins made a song called the "Georgia Dome".lol.

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lol, I'm not sure if you are aware of this but they aren't referring to the Stadium. They are talking about getting some REAL Georgia Dome... if you get my drift.

$150 million renovation. No surprise that open plaza style of Ford Field has caught on. The enhancements currently being contemplated include the construction of an atrium at the D Gate entrance to the Dome, which would include retail stores, restaurants and themed entertainment. In addition, plans are being developed to expand and upgrade the club seat section, add a number of additional suites, and create or upgrade dining and entertainment venues throughout the Dome. This is to compete with Houston for the 2009 Superbowl. 2010 was promised to the new Jets Stadium if completed.

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New capacity?

probably not.

Sure, if you like playing on synthetic grass then thats great. Personally I'm a traditionalist, nothing beats playing on natural ground. Also, as much as its unqiue, it still looks liek a Circus Tent and there are many places that look a millions times better.

Exactly. Natural grass > astro turf disguised as grass

The Georgia Dome looks really dated. It was only built 13 years or so ago?

Remember when WCW was at it's peak and they would fill the whole stadium to capacity and RAW could only manage to just fill the Pepsi Arena round to cornor?!

Salad Days.

Love the new renders though.

that's what you get with what is currently considered ultra modern. Usually doesn't date well in 10 years.

During the 2008 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament, a tornado ripped two holes in the dome during a quarterfinal game. Will we have to do renovations to the Georgia Dome because of this?

During the 2008 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament, a tornado ripped two holes in the dome during a quarterfinal game. Will we have to do renovations to the Georgia Dome because of this?

There won't be any renovations done that weren't already planned because of the tornado. It might put off the replacement of every seat in the stadium though. The inside of the walls above the upper decks were about to be replaced over this summer anyway. The nature of the roof allows for only the damaged panels to only be replaces, and will not require any total roof replacement. The infrastructure of the Dome is perfectly okay, except for the minor roof damage, the only damages were cosmetic to the exterior.

Not just Olympic basketball. The other half hosted gymnastics. That's the venue where the heroic Kerri Strug did her vault despite her sprained ankle, and help the US women's team win the Team Gold!!

It's really an OK stadium considering Georgia didn't go bankrupt just to erect a stadium.

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I imagine roof height has to do with use. Punts can go very high. They also may have wondered if the Braves would play there at some point between stadiums or if they never built one. Ceiling height would definitely be an issue at that point or you'd have a Tropicana Field situation.
Georgia World Congress Center.

Georgia Dome renovation: New seats, paint, scoreboards, video, banners and concourse work

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Nice photos

omg are there more pictures please please find more pictures.

I was over at the Urbanplanet forums and I found out about a crazy expansion plan for the Georgia World Congress Centre and a new or renovated Georgia Dome. The proposals involve either a new exhibition hall or a new Falcons to the south or to the north or renovations to the existing Georgia Dome. Why I am opposed to this plan is that a new stadium usually involves demolition of the existing facility, and the Georgia Dome is way too modern to be replaced by a new facility, despite being older than 20 or so other NFL Stadiums. Also, I think the Georgia World Congress Centre has had enough expansions. If you want to expand a convention center in Atlanta, you can expand the Georgia International Convention Centre near the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The building now covers only slightly less than two-thirds of the maximum space for the site. and we already did renovations to the Georgia Dome recently, such as replacing the teal seats with red and repainting the colour scheme of the exterior. And somebody even proposed a new stadium for the Falcons to be built in Doraville. If that new Falcons stadium is ever built, it is almost certain to become a white elephant. So are you for a new Falcons Stadium or against it? I, myself, am against a new stadium.

It does have a pretty unattractive roof, but the stand sections are georgeous!

I was over at the Urbanplanet forums and I found out about a crazy expansion plan for the Georgia World Congress Centre and a new or renovated Georgia Dome. The proposals involve either a new exhibition hall or a new Falcons to the south or to the north or renovations to the existing Georgia Dome. Why I am opposed to this plan is that a new stadium usually involves demolition of the existing facility, and the Georgia Dome is way too modern to be replaced by a new facility, despite being older than 20 or so other NFL Stadiums. Also, I think the Georgia World Congress Centre has had enough expansions. If you want to expand a convention center in Atlanta, you can expand the Georgia International Convention Centre near the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The building now covers only slightly less than two-thirds of the maximum space for the site. and we already did renovations to the Georgia Dome recently, such as replacing the teal seats with red and repainting the colour scheme of the exterior. And somebody even proposed a new stadium for the Falcons to be built in Doraville. If that new Falcons stadium is ever built, it is almost certain to become a white elephant. So are you for a new Falcons Stadium or against it? I, myself, am against a new stadium.

I agree! And I certainly don't want to see a new stadium built in Doraville or anywhere in the suburbs.

I was over at the Urbanplanet forums and I found out about a crazy expansion plan for the Georgia World Congress Centre and a new or renovated Georgia Dome. The proposals involve either a new exhibition hall or a new Falcons to the south or to the north or renovations to the existing Georgia Dome. Why I am opposed to this plan is that a new stadium usually involves demolition of the existing facility, and the Georgia Dome is way too modern to be replaced by a new facility, despite being older than 20 or so other NFL Stadiums. Also, I think the Georgia World Congress Centre has had enough expansions. If you want to expand a convention center in Atlanta, you can expand the Georgia International Convention Centre near the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The building now covers only slightly less than two-thirds of the maximum space for the site. and we already did renovations to the Georgia Dome recently, such as replacing the teal seats with red and repainting the colour scheme of the exterior. And somebody even proposed a new stadium for the Falcons to be built in Doraville. If that new Falcons stadium is ever built, it is almost certain to become a white elephant. So are you for a new Falcons Stadium or against it? I, myself, am against a new stadium.On the surface I'm against a new stadium, but there's more to this than what you've presented.

First, the concept of a new stadium is suggested for about 10+ years from now. The owner, Arthur Blank, is trying to ensure his team has not only the best stadium/financial deal available but also has been working with the City, GWCC and others with respect to long-term event hosting. The kicker is that it appears Atlanta may be left out of future Super Bowls because of the weather and some "inadequacies" with the stadium, which as best as I can tell has to do with the prime suites and hosting facilities directly tied with the stadium. Yes, Phillips Arena and the GWCC are immediately adjacent to the stadium, but the costs and coordination are no longer on par with the likes of a renovated Dolphins stadium, UofPhoenix Stadium, etc. Blank paid for the recent cosmetic makeover and was willing to pay for the redevelopment of one corner to provide a lot of these amenities IF the city got one of the upcoming super bowl, but it didn't pan out.

Once that project was pushed back outside parties made pitches to the Falcons for alternative sites. The theory being that, if Atlanta isn't going to be getting anymore Super Bowls then the Dome could survive by hosting select college games, HS playoffs and non-football events like concerts, NCAA's tournament games, etc. The Falcons, meanwhile, would be free to get a new venue, one more "right-sized" for the team (ie: about 65k) tailored just to their needs. But these ideas were floated more by the outside parties (like the developer in Doraville) and not by the Falcons.

Latest word is that the Falcons and GWCC will enter into an extensive review of potential redevelopment options on the same site, again only for the long term. This may not even include alterations to the dome proper but rather a re-engineering of the convention facilities and public areas around the Dome to make it more attractive to all types of users. Atlanta is losing convention business to more and more other cities due mostly to the lack of amenities - It's easier for the likes of Denver and Orlando to build a convention center than it is for Atlanta to conceive a major tourist attraction to make the city a more appealing destination. The aquarium will help, and Centennial Park is becoming a nice pocket of such attractions, but more will be needed to keep convention business flowing into the GWCC the way it used to. The Falcons are merely trying to see how they fit in within that scope.

Hopefully they stay put and the GWCC eventually is revitalized with some dynamic architecture.

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That's a cool video.

AC MIlan vs. Club America tonight from the Georgia Dome. It should be a fun look at the stadium in soccer mode.

AC Milan vs. Club America match. there were some 50,300 fans there. Here's some pictures I took. The place was far from full, but it was loud in there.

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Great shots there.

As a Saints fan I think the Georgia Dome is an intimidating venue to visit and definitely one of our least attractive games on the schedule. I've enjoyed many a famous New Orleans Saints victory there but still it's always the game I pencil a 50/50 next to on the schedule no matter how poor a Falcon team we face.

The only reason i like this stadium is because of the technology they use to keep the roof up. Its amazing what you can do when you manipulate gravity against its self.

I'm looking forward to Sundays game as it will be the first time in years I've made the trip to the Georgia Dome. Hopefully I'll be surrounded by 70,000 dissappointed Falcons fans. :)

I really like Georgia Dome, in my opinion the best dome in the NFL.

ill be here shortly to see my Hokies take on Tennessee

Well its been released but not officially announced till later in the week, Wrestlemania 27 will be hosted by the Georgia Dome for the first time in its history. This is perfect as it beat Miami Gardens/Landshark stadium (since Florida got WM 24), then they can have WM28 at Lucas Oil, 20 years after The Hoosier Dome had it. Hopefully New Dallas Cowboys Stadium for 29, then back to MSG for the 30th edition.

Btw, has the Georgia Dome had wrestling since WCW?

Well its been released but not officially announced till later in the week, Wrestlemania 27 will be hosted by the Georgia Dome for the first time in its history. This is perfect as it beat Miami Gardens/Landshark stadium (since Florida got WM 24), then they can have WM28 at Lucas Oil, 20 years after The Hoosier Dome had it. Hopefully New Dallas Cowboys Stadium for 29, then back to MSG for the 30th edition.

Btw, has the Georgia Dome had wrestling since WCW?Can't answer that for you, as I find the charade insulting, but wouldn't be surprised. I know Phillips Arena has hosted some of that stuff.

Seriously, how people can take to this over boxing or MMA is beyond me.

Btw, has the Georgia Dome had wrestling since WCW?

WWF hosted a few shows there in the early 2000s.

Seriously, how people can take to this over boxing or MMA is beyond me.

I look at it like a soap opera. It's all entertainment with no attempt at refuting any claims that its fake. Just like The Young and The Restless.

Seriously, how people can take to this over boxing or MMA is beyond me.

Because they like it?

A noon press conference is planned at the Georgia Dome Monday. The event’s promoters say it “could deliver up to $50 million in economic impact to the city.”

That's great news for Atlanta.

No, I don't think the Georgia Dome has hosted wrestling since WCW was bought by Vince.

And as far as choosing wrestling over boxing or MMA, I wasn't aware they competed directly. Most wrestling fans I know also watch MMA. They don't see the wrestling as a legitimate athletic competition, in fact, the biggest mistake you can make about most wrestling fans is to assume they do. 95% of wrestling fans are smart to the business and realize it's a work. They're just able to put that aside and enjoy the entertainment aspect. The answer to how they can watch it is this: They don't take everything so seriously and simply enjoy it for what it is, a show.

... the biggest mistake you can make about most wrestling fans is to assume they do. 95% of wrestling fans are smart to the business and realize it's a work. I don't know of anyone but the youngest fans who understand it's a farce, that's what makes it all the more absurd to me. How you get so jacked up over an athletic competition that's so unreal?

It's also why the oft-made comparison to MMA or boxing: pro "wrestlers" are avowing their toughness and fans are championing their heroes as such brute pugilists. Hence, all the more reason to say "Drop the charade and let's see them really fight!"
They're just able to put that aside and enjoy the entertainment aspect. The answer to how they can watch it is this: They don't take everything so seriously and simply enjoy it for what it is, a show. I'm not disputing that WWE is popular. All credit to the company for making such money. I simply think that it's another example of catering to the lowest common denominator (which the US excels at). We make celebrities out of Octo-mom and Jerry Springer, so clearly tawdry distractions from reality are what sells in this nation. :ohno:

I won't dispute that, sex and trash (both of which Vince McMahon loves to tap into in his product) sell like hot cakes in America.

I don't know of anyone but the youngest fans who understand it's a farce, that's what makes it all the more absurd to me. How you get so jacked up over an athletic competition that's so unreal?

Don't you like to watch a fight on a movie? Don't you pay to watch that movie (don't answer! :lol:)

Don't you like to watch a fight on a movie? Don't you pay to watch that movie (don't answer! :lol:)I'm assuming (hoping!) you're being sarcastic in this analogy.

Not really. Watching a wrestling show is like going to the movies, going to the theatre, either you like the show or not. What's the big difference? Because wrestling is live? Well... a play is also live.

Yes, most of the crowd knows that is fake, yet you're trying to convice me that you never supported a character when watching a movie? And if you did why? Because that character is real? Of course not.

And don't people buy merchandising from movies, series or characters that they like? How come if none of that is real?

(If people were that retarded they wouldn't support the evil guys like they usually do in wrestling, right? ;) )

Not really. Watching a wrestling show is like going to the movies, going to the theatre, either you like the show or not. What's the big difference? Because wrestling is live? Well... a play is also live. I'll concede the correlation between audiences accepting that it is all production - In their own way WWE fans are watching more theatre than sport. But there are discernable differences, as well. If you take away the over-the-top, stylized gore and violence films that are of the same machismo vein as WWE then the violence depicted in films is an attempt to realistically portray true violence. No super human crap but honest pain, aka Saving Private Ryan instead of Avatar. Further, movies supposedly provide further story wherein the violence is but a part. Conversely pro wrestling is all about the violence, but then diffuses the actual violence so as to enable a repeating, simplistic passion play free from any sense of plot.

I get what you're saying though, and suggest we refrain from further tangents. Cheers



In actual Georgia Dome news, Arthur Blank is once again revisiting the issue of further renovations to improve the facility's Super Bowl worhtiness. As many owners and NFL wonks gather in Miami for this year's event a lot of talk is being had about the increasing costs of hosting. Blank and ATL want in, but thus far it appears they're remaining a fringe candidate.

I'll concede the correlation between audiences accepting that it is all production - In their own way WWE fans are watching more theatre than sport. But there are discernable differences, as well. If you take away the over-the-top, stylized gore and violence films that are of the same machismo vein as WWE then the violence depicted in films is an attempt to realistically portray true violence. No super human crap but honest pain, aka Saving Private Ryan instead of Avatar. Further, movies supposedly provide further story wherein the violence is but a part. Conversely pro wrestling is all about the violence, but then diffuses the actual violence so as to enable a repeating, simplistic passion play free from any sense of plot.

I get what you're saying though, and suggest we refrain from further tangents. Cheers

Well, from what I can tell what you most dislike about wrestling is actually the plot. I believe that's just a mather of the taste of each one of us. There are people who love romance, others like thrillers, and there's always the ones who just want to see action. Wrestling fans like what they watch, the same way you like some sports but hate other.

Even so, wrestling (especially WWE and TNA) do have plots. I mean, if you pay more attention you'll notice that wrestling has arcs: RAW is more about the storyline and the creation of a rivalry that will have its major and final bout on a PPV.

Does the plot suck? Yes. Is it a neverending story? Yes. Is it all the same thing but with different people? Yes. Is acting terrible? Hell yeah! Yet, it has a story that ends with a huge coreographed battle where you don't know how the end's gonna be (and we know that usually doesn't happen in action movies). Let those wrestling fans appreciate that.

I watch Portuguese football, it's more scripted than wrestling and I don't care. :x

Cheers!

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Falcons looking for new home in Atlanta
By CHARLES ODUM, AP Sports Writer
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ATLANTA (AP)—Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay says the team wants a new stadium.

McKay says the Falcons are hoping to have a new facility by 2015 to 2017.

Even if the Falcons get what they want, it appears the Georgia Dome isn’t going away.

Frank Poe, the executive director of the Georgia World Congress Center which manages the Georgia Dome, tells The Associated Press on Friday that the facility may be renovated but it won’t be torn down.

Poe says a new open-air stadium for the Falcons would complement, not replace, the Georgia Dome, which opened in 1992.
Poe says the Georgia Dome must be kept to draw such events as the Chick-fil-A Bowl, SEC championship game, 2013 Final Four and SEC basketball tournaments in 2011 and 2014.

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I've been to the Georgia Dome a few times now. This is ridiculous. The stadium seemed perfectly fine to me.

Im not sure that a time like this is really a good time to whine about wanting a new place to play.

I was trying to explain this on baseball fever. How long did the last generation of American stadiums last? ~30 years. Some much less. We think of the last 20 years as a stadium boom, but that's ridiculous and too long. Its much more indicative of an almost constant flow of new buildings.

As an Atlanta native, I don't see the need for a new stadium for the Falcons.

All I've known (since I was 6) is the Falcons in the GA Dome. I'm even a huge fan of outdoor stadiums, and I can't even imagine them playing outdoors. . . This just seems ridiculous to me. I'd almost rather them build a new dome in the GA Dome's place than to have that kind of duplication (and have a new facility only used for 8 events a year).

AJC columnist Tony Barnhardt offered an excellent rebuttal to this idea, which more and more feels sadly like posturing by the Falcons. I don't doubt the sincerity of the desire for an outdoor experience, but the Dome has become too valuable to the area's economy and identity to risk losing all the concerts, convention events and, most importantly, the Super Bowl, SEC championship game, SEC men's hoops tournament and the NCAA Final Four. Perhaps that very reason is why the Falcons think they can strong arm the City into creating another facility, but that would really sour my opinion of (Falcon's owner) Arthur Blank. But if the Falcons new home kills the city's chances to continue hosting those events in the future, they'll have done far more harm than they could ever hope to reconcile to this community.

Ultimately the best interest of everyone is the Falcons making the best out of whatever the city can afford in a domed or retractable stadium. I'm still aghast at how reworking this facility is considered insufficient, but as originally theorized, I think this is all a lot of early posturing for the negotiations yet to come.

Is it possible to just throw a retractable roof on this thing?

Is it possible to just throw a retractable roof on this thing?It's possible to do a lot of things, it's simply a matter of costs. For some reason the Falcons think it's unreasonable to amend the interior structure but they really like the location. Put another way, the costs to renovate it the way they really want wouldn't provide the return on investment desired. Frankly, I'm skeptical of that assumption simply because the ROI of building new would appear to be just as negligible. After all, this isn't the Metrodome we're talking about.

Flexibility in size is one thing they'd like, with say a min capacity in the 65-68k range to ensure more sellouts for regular season Falcons games, and then a greater than 80k capacity for Super Bowls, Chic-Fil-A bowl, etc. That is unworkable right now but then again that's not so large a variation as to warrant being a priority, IMO. (Compared with Jerry World's 20k deviation)

There's the usual banter about the suites and high end seating, but that seems more a product-related issue to increase demand. There's also a genuine interest to improve tailgating atmosphere and create a more appealing stadium architecture, but neither of those is going to dramatically increase ticket values in my mind. Otherwise the venue isn't a relic and the sightlines and concessions are quite decent, the Falcons simply don't have the best lease agreement compared to modern standards.

I think what it boils down to is this - The Falcons as a franchise are not going to severely increase in value unless 1) the product wins some trophies and takes on a stronger local and national profile, or 2) the revenue stream related to the venue is improved. Since they can't completely control the former, they're doing what they can on the latter, beginning with all the talk and fantasizing that doesn't cost anything.

This stadium is nice, if the dome was round it would look better.

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Georgia dome under construction

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Man....Seeing these photos before the roof was finished makes me wish they didn't put one on the place. I understand why they domed it. To get conventions, Super Bowls and College championship games, but the NFL experiece would've been so much better if this didnt have a roof

Yeah, it might just be better without the roof. It would be completely ridiculous to replace this modern stadium.

Yeah, it might just be better without the roof. It would be completely ridiculous to replace this modern stadium.

That would be awesome if they removed the roof. I doubt they would consider it since they seem host NCAA basketball games there fairly often

That would be awesome if they removed the roof. I doubt they would consider it since they seem host NCAA basketball games there fairly often

Yeah that's why they are up in arms about building another stadium because this place makes money hand over fist between the Falcons, SEC Football and Basketball. I really wish they would put a retractable on this thing. And not one of those peep hole kinds like in Dallas or Arizona. Maybe one that opens like this??

http://cfl.uploads.mrx.ca/tor/images/newser/2009/12/Rogers_Centre_Open%20Roof3632.jpg

I don't think a roof like that would be possible financially.

^We have been asking Europeans such questions forever.

:lol: Five years later and I'm the first to acknowledge this witty remark?


Re: The GA Dome: It's a beautiful facility in a great location. The exterior is distinctive and the interior certainly seems modern enough. It's a good home for the Falcons who don't need to move anywhere. Hopefully they will update the surrounding facilities as suggested to keep and expand convention business and the Falcons will stay put.

I like the "peephole" in Dallas. It was actually made to mimic Texas Stadium. If it wasn't, the roof would have been more wide open considering that's what the proposals said. Anyways, appreciate unique roofs. They really aren't that common.

Does the Georgia Dome currently have the second-highest dome/roof in North America?

I figure the order of height would be like this:

Cowboys Stadiums > Georgia Dome > Superdome > BC Place > Rogers Centre > Reliant Stadium > University Of Phoenix Stadium > Lucas Oil Stadium > Ford Field

Please correct me if I'm wrong.:dunno:

Does the Georgia Dome currently have the second-highest dome/roof in North America? I figure the order of height would be like this:
Cowboys Stadiums > Georgia Dome > Superdome > BC Place > Rogers Centre > Reliant Stadium > University Of Phoenix Stadium > Lucas Oil Stadium > Ford Field
Please correct me if I'm wrong.:dunno:
The stadiums that you listed, in order of maximum roof height:
Rogers Centre, 310 feet
Cowboys Stadium, 292 feet (only 90 feet between the field and scoreboard)
(tie) Superdome and Lucas Oil Stadium, 273 feet
Georgia Dome, 271 feet
Reliant Stadium, 265 feet
University of Phoenix Stadium, 206 feet
BC Place, 204 feet
Ford Field, 168 feet.

Rogers Centre, 310 feet
Cowboys Stadium, 292 feet (only 90 feet between the field and scoreboard)
(tie) Superdome and Lucas Oil Stadium, 273 feet
Georgia Dome, 271 feet
Reliant Stadium, 265 feet
University of Phoenix Stadium, 206 feet
BC Place, 204 feet
Ford Field, 168 feet.

That's funny. I always thought Jerry's World had the highest dome in North America.:dunno:

You could see that thing all the way from the DFW Airport.

Maybe we'll have to futureproof the Georgia Dome so it won't be threatened with demolition because of a new stadium for the Falcons.

Maybe we'll have to futureproof the Georgia Dome so it won't be threatened with demolition because of a new stadium for the Falcons.

I'm pretty sure they're in the process of renovation/already have renovated a bit in recent years. That dome's gotta be a cash cow for the city too with all the events it hosts throughout the year too.

That's funny. I always thought Jerry's World had the highest dome in North America.:dunno:

You could see that thing all the way from the DFW Airport.
People do not think of the former Skydome as being that high, because it is less than 100 yards from an 1,800 foot tower.

The stadiums that you listed, in order of maximum roof height:
Rogers Centre, 310 feet
Cowboys Stadium, 292 feet (only 90 feet between the field and scoreboard)
(tie) Superdome and Lucas Oil Stadium, 273 feet
Georgia Dome, 271 feet
Reliant Stadium, 265 feet
University of Phoenix Stadium, 206 feet
BC Place, 204 feet
Ford Field, 168 feet.

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wwe's wrestlemania is here in four weeks the stadium should look great

I love the way it looks on the inside! It is nothing special in terms of seating layout but something about it I love. Not to mention the Ying Yang Twins made a song called the "Georgia Dome.

I love the way it looks on the inside! It is nothing special in terms of seating layout but something about it I love. Not to mention the Ying Yang Twins made a song called the "Georgia Dome.

Heh heh. Yes they sure did, but the song has nothing to do about the building if you know what i mean.

Dome (in the way the Yin Yang Twins are using it) = oral sex.

:P

Does anyone have any wrestlemania 27 photos inside and outside of the dome, it looked massive.

Does anyone have any wrestlemania 27 photos inside and outside of the dome, it looked massive.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5591117676_2c2a393ff5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjstewart/5591117676/)
Wrestlemania 27 Weekend (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjstewart/5591117676/) by mjpeacecorps (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjstewart/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5591042558_558a75c4b7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjstewart/5591042558/)
Wrestlemania 27 Weekend (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjstewart/5591042558/) by mjpeacecorps (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjstewart/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5591146180_fdcd3a4e80_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjstewart/5591146180/)
Wrestlemania 27 Weekend (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjstewart/5591146180/) by mjpeacecorps (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjstewart/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5591071670_f608b63caa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjstewart/5591071670/)
Wrestlemania 27 Weekend (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjstewart/5591071670/) by mjpeacecorps (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjstewart/), on Flickr

There area bunch of seats back behind that seem like they were blocked by the stage. I wonder how many fans WWE lost with that.

The total attendance was 71,617, so they probably could've fit another 5,000 at least.

WOW looks amazing thanks Marcanadian