What is happening to Stadiums in Michigan?

[@mdhofstee]

Before they built the new press boxes Michigan Stadium replaced all of the concrete in the bowl. I do like the idea of creating more seating in the endzones with a raised plaza and additional food service. Maybe add 10k to seating to keep it the largest for a little bit longer. As for Ford Field I think raising the roof would be necessary with creating space for a plazas on each end and moving the seats in the 2nd level to the sides and adding maybe 10k given it was built before the blackout rules were changed. The Silverdome had a lot of issues for selling out which forced sponsors to buy seats. If they get 10k more in seating they probably could be in the running for more SBs.

[@buckshotjones4700]

The University of Michigan completed a $227 million renovation in 2012 that added a completely new press box, luxury suites and a complete facade overhaul. This offseason they spent $30 million on new scoreboards and lighting. So there have been many major recent renovations to Michigan Stadium.

[@user-yv4mm6bx3c]

The new scoreboards are nice. They seem to be double the size. What's even better improved is the speaker system.

[@glownetwork4816]

I’ll really love it if Michigan added fireworks to the stadium like most big stadiums have plus it’ll add more to the already great atmosphere that exists at the Big House 〽️〽️〽️〽️

[@jayjayjames2332]

The Palace of Auburn Hills was old but it was not outdated, let alone "very outdated". Some of the interiors could have used a renovation to make it a bit more modern design wise but the arena itself was so ahead of it's time when it was built that it was still a very nice arena when they left.

[@chrisbunka]

I like passing by Little Caesars Arena as I pass into Midtown on my way to the Cass Corridor, Wayne State, and the DIA.

[@maddoggbell]

If you were drinking a faygo this would be the most Detroit comment ever

[@dustinsindledecker154]

I like Little Cesar arena. Very underrated

[@jerryharrison1946]

No love for the country's largest wooden dome, the Superior Dome in Marquette?

[@btappan88]

I love when it comes to view over Lake Superior going west on 28

[@chuckdraper7776]

I don't understand the dislike of Comerica Park. I personally like it. Not bland at all. Also, Do not touch the Big House! It's an iconic stadium that if changed would lose some of the mystique.

[@jeffthewhiff]

I agree with your comment about Comerica Park. It is a nice ballpark for sure, but I don't like that they moved the fences in because I don't see anything wrong with it being a "pitcher's park."

[@chuckdraper7776]

@@jeffthewhiff Totally agree

[@le1er133]

Agreed and I can’t see the scores of other games after they moved in the walls when I’m not in the outfield for seating and what’s wrong with having little Caesar’s on the top of the arena it’s a local buisness that started in Michigan

[@a_goblue2023]

Michigan stadium just got new video boards and new lighting, it looks so much nicer now

[@robertlee6781]

The joke is the new scoreboards are so good, it’s like watching the game at home.

[@a_goblue2023]

@@robertlee6781 yeah but I’ve was at the stadium for the opener and they are nice to have especially for replay, and the lights are really cool

[@manuelgrothe608]

0:25 Ford Field is both Detroit Lions 🦁 and Michigan Panthers 🐆 In one Stadium

[@gregschmidt6227]

When you said Ford Field is the smallest stadium in the NFL, do you mean by it's total footprint or by seating? Seating it's just ahead of AZ and CHI, until they build the new CHI one. And also, for Spartan Stadium, there have been times it's been so cold, the eastern side of the upper deck had to be shut down because of frozen pipes. That should be the next thing that gets done there, renovating the east side stands. It's well overdue.

[@MerkFreeks]

Footprint maybe, seating wise its ahead of AZ, CHI, IND, WSH and MIA.

[@lindenhill3200]

Do Minnesota next. Aside from target center it has the best professional stadiums/arenas. And don’t forget the college hockey arenas. Love the vids man

[@user-yv4mm6bx3c]

While Ford Field is a mostly nice stadium. It's receiving dock, not so much. For a modern stadium it's receiving dock should be double the size. It always is a pain trying to make deliveries there a day or two before Sunday. About Michigan Stadium. It originally was designed to be able to double it's capacity from when it was built, which was around 72,000 in 1927. The biggest problem with Comerica Park is that the seats are too far from the field.

[@jwahoski6248]

As both a student at Michigan State and someone who lives a mile down the road from where the Palace used to be, Spartan Stadium is in no need of any more renovations right now and what they did to the Palace is an absolute waste. Michigan State doesn't need any more excuses to raise the tuition and housing prices and the Palace was not outdated. It was still a relatively modern facility that was well kept and hosted many events such as concerts, Disney on Ice, etc. Total disgrace what they did to it... it's now an empty concrete lot.

[@orlandofields1973]

The Palace should've never been torn down. Tiger Stadium either. So unfortunate. Also, The Palace was not very outdated, unless you were born in the past decade. The Palace set the modern standard for arenas.

[@jaredw9171]

If I could do anything to Ford Field, it would be to remove the roof and replace it with a frosted glass, like the sides so you get the natural light, yet enclosed.

[@frankproscia1656]

I thought Tiger Stadium was a great stadium. I saw no problem with it.

[@greenbay3164]

You should do like a top 30 stadiums/arenas of all time.

[@brianblock788]

Michigan stadium just replaced the scoreboards the largest pair of scoreboards in the country. That with new LED lighting cost $41M. Maybe they'll have more night games. The blue hairs don't like night games though.

[@thephantomeagle2]

Ford Field. The luxury boxes and press boxes are in an old Hudsons warehouse. It’s why it’s East West facing. They dug down very deep so most of the seats are below ground. The light from the atrium never reaches the field. In 2017 they put $100 million into it. They’re talking about a major update to Comerica Park. From what I read they moved in the walls as a test. Michigan Stadium hasn’t completely sold out in ages. You can see the student section with many empty seats. Spartan stadium had major issues during the Pandemic even after the lockdowns were lifted. People just didn’t go.

[@WMusick]

Leave U of Michigan Stadium as is. The stadium is not built for the weak, the pampered, or the casual fan. It's meant to be uncomfortable, as is war.

[@chelseapoe8404]

Its so much nicer compared to back in the 90s too

[@Mike-ms8uq]

Frozen four in 2010 for college hockey

[@darrenroberts1713]

Real Michigan people like being outside during all months and weather, weather is never a problem, domes are lame and Ford Field is nice except that one issue..... The people of Wisconsin have zero issues with weather as well, they hope it snows and is cold, just have to dress for it. The dome is a real bummer on a nice facility...... Minnesota is domed up, I am not sure how those people feel about that, I would think they were not in favor, they like being outside as well......

[@dave_in_florida]

add 20,000 more seats to Michigan Stadium!

[@onslaughtmp]

By 2031 Michigan stadium will seat more than 4 million people in the lower bowl.

[@connorironside6735]

Not everything needs a remodel. If there is nothing wrong, why wast taxpayers' money to get something new.

[@DanThompson1014]

Michigan: we build it right to begin with & just do basic maintenance. Like a 57 Tnird or Vette.

[@bobbowie9350]

Comerica has tghe weirdiest door frame behind home plate. The scoreboard is way too the left. Split levels were dated on arrival

[@thatshowguy19]

I am a huge fan, keep up the good work

[@atticusarrowhead]

Ahhhh my great state 😊

[@KillUhG99]

Wings moved from the joe man

[@dustinsindledecker154]

Yeah it's been a while when that happened

[@dustinsindledecker154]

Why not cover the staduims of easter,western and central michigan?

[@davidkruse4030]

lol. Come on bro. As a cmu grad myself. Come on bro

[@gumbyshrimp2606]

Nothing good, hopefully

[@DanThompson1014]

Ummm Why do I thunk he has actually been to any of these stadiums?

[@dustinsindledecker154]

It looks like Mel Tucker will be fired

[@DanThompson1014]

FF is 65k capacity

[@PublicEnemyNo19]

Why do you keep forgeting about the NHL?

[@zacmartin7729]

Not a fan of domes for football