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KingmanIII · September 7th, 2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sagaris

Why should I be thankful? I have no interest in the Blue Bombers or american football whatsoever. I'd rather them build it farther away from me so I wouldn't have to care.

Canadian football*

Calvin W · September 8th, 2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sagaris

Why should I be thankful? I have no interest in the Blue Bombers or american football whatsoever. I'd rather them build it farther away from me so I wouldn't have to care.

Think what you like, but the stadium is being built and the city will benefit from it. If you don't like it fine, but no one really cares.

I for one can't wait for this stadium to be built and wait with anticipation.

***kanye*** · January 20th, 2011, 01:57 PM

STADIUM CONSTRUCTION WEBCAM

Watch the live feed from the construction webcam for the new football stadium between Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

http://www.bluebombers.com/page/construction-webcam

Bigmac1212 · January 25th, 2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by isaidso

The official sod turning ceremony occurred on May 20th. Looks like Winnipeg will get its new football stadium after all. Capacity will be 33,000 expandable to 40,000 for big events like the Grey Cup. Here are renders of the final design:

photos courtesy of blueandgold.ca

The seating plan still calls for the a complete lower bowl below grade, and an upper tier running between the end zones. I imagine the extra 7,000 seats will be attained by adding seats in this upper bowl in the end zone areas.

It kinda reminds me of a smaller version of Jordan-Hare Stadium (Auburn, Al; Auburn University),

mattec · January 25th, 2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigmac1212

It kinda reminds me of a smaller version of Jordan-Hare Stadium (Auburn, Al; Auburn University),

i don't really see it, but .........

Benn · January 26th, 2011, 03:24 AM

Other the both having two level sidelines and single level ends I don't know how they could look more different.

Jericho-79 · January 31st, 2011, 11:24 PM

Any updates on construction?

I heard that the project has stalled due to conflicts over which design to finally go with.

Marvo · February 17th, 2011, 10:59 PM

Webcam page shows first concrete pour was today, links to some pictures

http://www.bluebombers.com/page/construction-webcam

Jericho-79 · February 18th, 2011, 02:47 AM

Cool!

Will the Blue Bombers' new home get naming rights?

I shudder to think that Rogers would put its name on another sports facility.

MegasAlexandros · May 8th, 2011, 06:25 AM

Progress as of April 17th

Jericho-79 · May 9th, 2011, 02:26 AM

Will the Blue Bombers' new home get naming rights?

And where is this new stadium being built in relation to the location of Canad Inns Stadium?

isaidso · June 1st, 2011, 11:29 AM

It's quite far away on the campus of the University of Manitoba. I believe the campus is south east of downtown.

Jericho-79 · June 11th, 2011, 01:03 AM

That doesn't sound good.

How about naming rights?

Calvin W · June 12th, 2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jericho-79

That doesn't sound good.

How about naming rights?

The stadium is south of the downtown by about 10 km. Right on the University grounds. a Good location for most of the city, just a bit awkward for people on the northern side. But then the old stadium wasn't anymore centrally located.

Love the fact that pro and university sports can coexist in this facility. No so in many cities and stadiums these days.

isaidso · July 12th, 2011, 05:53 AM

Agree. Will be great for both football teams. It's nice to see a football specific facility get built in Canada. Too many of them have athletics tracks, or as is the case in Toronto, is a baseball park that hosts football.

Isn't this a 33,000 seater though?

Lord David · July 12th, 2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jericho-79

Cool!

Will the Blue Bombers' new home get naming rights?

I shudder to think that Rogers would put its name on another sports facility.

Welcome to Rogers' University of Manitoba Stadium!

isaidso · August 9th, 2011, 06:03 AM

The Week of August 1, 2011

Both courtesy of the Canadian Football League

Jericho-79 · August 11th, 2011, 03:22 AM

Any word on possible naming rights?

krnboy1009 · August 11th, 2011, 06:28 AM

30000? I thought CFL was supposed to be more popular in western Canada. But Winnipeg is a small city. Cant expect them to draw 50000+.

adeaide · August 11th, 2011, 11:27 AM

June 1st, 2011, 11:29 AM	#32
isaidso the new republic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The United Provinces of America Posts: 18,539 Likes (Received): 296	It's quite far away on the campus of the University of Manitoba. I believe the campus is south east of downtown. __________________ World's 1st Baseball Game: June 4th, 1838, Beachville, Ontario, Canada North America's Oldest Pro Football Teams: Toronto Argonauts (1873) and Hamilton Tiger Cats (1869) I started my first photo thread documenting a recent trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Have a peek: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=724898 Last edited by isaidso; March 3rd, 2012 at 06:59 PM.

July 12th, 2011, 05:53 AM	#35
isaidso the new republic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The United Provinces of America Posts: 18,539 Likes (Received): 296	Agree. Will be great for both football teams. It's nice to see a football specific facility get built in Canada. Too many of them have athletics tracks, or as is the case in Toronto, is a baseball park that hosts football. Isn't this a 33,000 seater though? __________________ World's 1st Baseball Game: June 4th, 1838, Beachville, Ontario, Canada North America's Oldest Pro Football Teams: Toronto Argonauts (1873) and Hamilton Tiger Cats (1869) I started my first photo thread documenting a recent trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Have a peek: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=724898

August 9th, 2011, 06:03 AM	#37
isaidso the new republic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The United Provinces of America Posts: 18,539 Likes (Received): 296	The Week of August 1, 2011 Both courtesy of the Canadian Football League __________________ World's 1st Baseball Game: June 4th, 1838, Beachville, Ontario, Canada North America's Oldest Pro Football Teams: Toronto Argonauts (1873) and Hamilton Tiger Cats (1869) I started my first photo thread documenting a recent trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Have a peek: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=724898

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January 20th, 2011, 01:57 PM	#23
*kanye* Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austria Posts: 2,932 Likes (Received): 466	STADIUM CONSTRUCTION WEBCAM Watch the live feed from the construction webcam for the new football stadium between Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. http://www.bluebombers.com/page/construction-webcam

January 26th, 2011, 03:24 AM	#26
Benn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,404 Likes (Received): 5	Other the both having two level sidelines and single level ends I don't know how they could look more different.

January 31st, 2011, 11:24 PM	#27
Jericho-79 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 687 Likes (Received): 0	Any updates on construction? I heard that the project has stalled due to conflicts over which design to finally go with.

February 17th, 2011, 10:59 PM	#28
Marvo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 64 Likes (Received): 0	Webcam page shows first concrete pour was today, links to some pictures http://www.bluebombers.com/page/construction-webcam

February 18th, 2011, 02:47 AM	#29
Jericho-79 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 687 Likes (Received): 0	Cool! Will the Blue Bombers' new home get naming rights? I shudder to think that Rogers would put its name on another sports facility.

May 8th, 2011, 06:25 AM	#30
MegasAlexandros Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 75 Likes (Received): 0	Progress as of April 17th

May 9th, 2011, 02:26 AM	#31
Jericho-79 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 687 Likes (Received): 0	Will the Blue Bombers' new home get naming rights? And where is this new stadium being built in relation to the location of Canad Inns Stadium?

June 11th, 2011, 01:03 AM	#33
Jericho-79 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 687 Likes (Received): 0	That doesn't sound good. How about naming rights?

August 11th, 2011, 03:22 AM	#38
Jericho-79 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 687 Likes (Received): 0	Any word on possible naming rights?

August 11th, 2011, 06:28 AM	#39
krnboy1009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1,205 Likes (Received): 12	30000? I thought CFL was supposed to be more popular in western Canada. But Winnipeg is a small city. Cant expect them to draw 50000+.