Stadiums that were saved by Renovations

Sports stadiums saved by Renovations
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[@91_C4_FL]

Miami's stadium remodel was nothing short of a miracle. I was there in 2013 and it was in worse condition than Tropicana Field. Faded seats, cracking concrete, run down concessions and restrooms. It's beautiful now. I hope Raymond James Stadium in Tampa gets a canopy like Miami did.

[@GoTPLATANOS]

I went to a Dolphin game this year and it's a whole new stadium. No exaggerating...

[@aaronscarpa7469]

I hear you. At least Tropicana Field has a roof. That shithole was the Trop without a roof, and it was God awful. I ain’t even mad the Marlins got a new park. In an alternate reality, Jose Fernandez doesn’t die, and they’re competitive.

[@91_C4_FL]

@@aaronscarpa7469 Small world, I went to high school with Jose. We only spoke like once or twice, but it was still such a shock when he died.

[@claytonmoore3027]

I had no idea that was a renovation….wow

[@agamerplayeryt]

I went to Raymond James in 2019 and it’s actually not that bad. Just a little bit of outdated features like the big spiral ramps on each side

[@briancalifornia1]

The Dolphins did a tremendous job renovating their stadium after the Marlins moved out. Looks like a whole new state of the art stadium doesn't look like anything like it's the same stadium. I am blown away.

[@lanardfletcher1422]

A&M is crazy loud because its built tall instead of wide like Bama and OSU but, funny story; My wife is an A&M alum and since we live in Tennessee now, we decided to drive down to the TAMU v. Alabama game last year and it was actually fxcking deafening. I never thought it sounded all that loud on TV either but I ended up with a headache and my ears ringing for the next day and a half.

[@robperlic1071]

Climate Pledge Arena was drastically improved from what it was as Key Arena. Although the name is kinda cringe.

[@seen48]

Would love to see a video of that Reno for sure.

[@JayEmAy]

Soldier Field is another one that got worse after a renovation.

[@princeofdarknessxyz1]

i think it looks pretty good but I would have to go there and check it out.

[@Marooniswhite]

One thing that’s pretty cool about Hard Rock Stadium is the fact the the sunlight only shines on the other team’s sideline and a few rows beyond that. There could potentially be a 30° difference from the Dolphin’s sideline to the visiting team’s sideline.

[@ozzmoises]

I'm glad to see what Miami did, it shows that renovations can be a good option to instead of just building a brand new crazy expensive stadium

[@jfedol7760]

Seriously lol, I hate new arenas/stadiums with a passion. I know it's all corporate and that capitalism will always rule at the end of the day, but holy fuck does it piss me off when old historical landmarks are torned down for some shiny new toy.

[@bdautch20]

lol they Comiskey-ized it, showing that they should have built a modern Comiskey to begin with.

[@JeffWiersma]

^ this

[@Angry_Peanut_52]

And kept the name

[@nickk7425]

That renovation that the Dolphins did was amazing! It literally looks like a completely different stadium, very hard to believe that a baseball team actually used to play there as well! Very very nice job on the renovation

[@tdyerwestfield]

Miami is probably the best one. They changed it into a European-style football stadium and it's worked unbelievably well. Trash F1 circuit though with that hilarious fake marina.

[@ainahko16]

Hard Rock Stadium almost looks like San Siro Stadium in Milan Italy with that roof.

[@walterlv01]

Another place that did a good job is the former BJCC Arena, now called Legacy Arena, in Birmingham that just hosted NCAA tournament games last weekend. That place was an absolute dump for decades and it felt like you were in a time machine going back to the 1970s in there. Seeing on TV last weekend I couldn't believe it was the same place.

[@ronruelle7520]

Even better... The Colorado Rockies did not soak the taxpayers for adding the Rooftop section to Coors Field. They had a slush fund and just did it.nSame with the massive scoreboard upgrade a few years ago. Both have been well-received by Rox fans.

[@rafalojc]

Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati has drastically improved along with the team. When I was a student 20+ years ago, it was bland, empty, and cold on gameday. It's now a very exciting stadium, and they have plans to get up to 60,000 seats by expanding the upper deck around, while still retaining the music college's building in the south endzone.

[@neneshubby]

The reason you notice the crowd at A&M &Penn State, and places like that are because the announcers talk about their crowds constantly. At Bama and Ohio State they talk about the team because they you know, win titles.

[@kevinchandler179]

Hey genius, we don't have to talk about Happy Valley, it's the bucket list of all college football!!!!! White Out

[@shanekeenaNYC]

Football sells hella out, and gets louder than some airplanes. You only really get proper noise by squaring the seats as much to the field as possible and trapping the noise by as many walls and seating sections as possible. The swamp is world renowned for a reason, and I say that as a huge Seminoles fan.

[@bobyilee4528]

I love huge upper decks! It just needed a new roof The obstructed views from the pillars is unfortunate.

[@noahkessler5500]

I was at the 2021 national championship in miami and that stadium is awesome you would not think its a renovation I really liked it. Capacity was 14k btw

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

Because of it's shape the noise at Michigan Stadium goes straight up. Same at Ohio Stadium.

[@crixxxxxxxxx]

Fenway Park was headed for the wrecking ball in 1999. The new John Henry ownership saved it and made it America's most beloved ballpark.

[@spikedraconian2164]

They had a new stadium planned out across the street. Now there’s a billion dollar retail/apartment project due to take place in the surrounding area…

[@benjisokol227]

Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham is another one. Went from a dull bowl of concrete to a state of the art arena.

[@MrWildcat2009]

If the Miami Hurricanes build their own stadium, they need to call it “The New Orange Bowl”.

[@rossdiddy29]

Keep your eye out for Paycor Stadium. The master plan for renovations should be coming out soon. They have some photos and other information about big updates that they're doing.

[@P00katube]

The Chisox should build a modern replica of the Old Comiskey Park.

[@robertlee6781]

The white Sox originally were going to build there park in the suburbs. The had HOK, the firm that designed the Royals stadium, design their new park. They wanted what the Royals had. When they couldn’t build in the suburbs, they dusted off the plans and built it across the street from old Comiskey.

[@Ramsfan1993]

Miami's renovation was the best i have ever seen no question

[@TedRyan]

Def solid renovation. Joe Robbie was on its way out.

[@wilderac2250]

Seattle completely destroyed their old nba arena, kept the roof and built a state of the art NHL arena underneath.

[@thecentralscrutinizer304]

Damn. I thought Hard Rock WAS a completely new stadium! Good video.

[@DieselSniffer3500]

The white Sox have done an excellent job with their stadium. Not only trimming the upper decks. But moving the bullpens. And Updating the scoreboard.

[@jimpern]

I'm a bit surprised that you would praise the expanded upper decks at Kyle Field after complaining about equally excessive upper decks in MLB parks. I think that the expanded Kyle Field looks excessive, but I guess that's the difference between college football and MLB baseball. I do agree that the renovated Hard Rock looks great; the only time I was ever there was for a Marlins game (when they still played there) on a hot day, and the upper deck was brutal. I think Orlando is planning to do something similar to Camping World Stadium to try and attract the Jaguars.

[@DieselSniffer3500]

I think Lambeau field should’ve been included

[@toddhawes6480]

Not really sure how far you want to go back, but look at the before and after pictures of Autzen Stadium from its 2002 renovations.

[@MrRapmaster19]

How can you not include Madison Square Garden’s 2010-13 renovation on this list? I love MSG, but prior to its renovation, it was a DUMP. Very ugly pink and teal seating, dim lighting, awful suites up at the top of the venue, extremely tight concourses that barely fit enough fans, and a very outdated scoreboard. What they did, gutting the arena, replacing all the seating, moving the suites way down, and both doubling the size of the concourses and remodeling them to celebrate MSG’s history was next level and saved the Knicks and Rangers from a sure fire move.

[@sirchi8731]

If Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers have stayed in their markets they should have took a page from the Miami Dolphins renovations🏟

[@traviswilliamson6936]

Next Video idea: Stadiums that appear larger than its capacity -Stadiums that appear smaller than its capacity

[@MrCubsfan3]

Imo it’s really shitty that the upper deck tickets at us cellular don’t allow access to the rest of the stadium

[@jonstefanik9400]

Coors Field really did a nice job their right Field upper deck. The Pro, not so much.

[@austing7991]

Speaking of obnoxious….that voice

[@floydturner2957]

The changes to the White Sox stadium are outstanding. When it opened as the new comiskey park, it was an absolutely awful stadium

[@SteveGee1986]

Whenever they renovate, you can bet it was an private money deal.

[@StevenBrown-vb3oe]

you forgot about Angels stadium to me the best renovation of any stadium

[@grittyshaker]

I liked the Cavs old logo and color scheme. Idk, I find orange and blue more appealing than maroon and yellow

[@Dominomfer]

The Big House is all benches and and a shallow bowl. A nice big roof would keep the sound in.

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

It's a giant speaker 🔊 where the sound goes straight up.

[@SuperHamrick94]

you crap on the Guardians renovations, but unless you're actually a fan of them that attends the games, they're actually fantastic because they're fixing what didn't look good. Plus the new ticket packages for this year make it worth it to go to the new spots when they finish them

[@BlueshirtFan4Ever]

Idk if you've seen or heard about the renovations at the Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays. 🐦🇨🇦⚾🏟️ I just wanna hear your thoughts on that and to hear what you'll expect once it's complete. ✌🏻

[@luny_mrg8868]

Should do a race track renovations.

[@jakeannett6720]

I refuse to believe there are more seats in the big house than Kyle field

[@__konboi__94]

These rennovations are like a cure for cancer

[@ilovefoodbutdontlikeyou6904]

LA Coliseum Stadium ????

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

They made it worse.

[@michaelkidd5687]

This man is obsessed with the Guardians

[@alexlackner1945]

and Upper Decks

[@JerseyDevil26]

Ooof this guy trying way too hard to sound like Jomboy

[@alexlackner1945]

I don't think he sounds like Jomboy at all, but the way he talks is certainly somewhat weird

[@jmua8450]

New Comiskey looks great now. Sorry I will always call it that.

[@landonmcarthur455]

Key arena->climate pledge

[@seen48]

Met Life stadium should put a roof on like Miami did.

[@martinman04]

BC Place stadium in Vancouver,BC should be on this list

[@ZIIGxZAGx]

ummm Kauffman stadium?

[@Kdawg1287]

Didn’t show a pick of an ugly baseball field that was an eyesore when the marlins were there. It was just some gaudy times watching either sport during that crossover in late summer/early fall. Hard Rock is so nice now

[@alwayskul]

Why doesn't the Miami stadium get a roof or retractable roof? Too much money??

[@paulgetz2104]

You said the right name Cleveland Indians, not that other name . Just like the Redskins but they're always going to be the Washington Redskins to me

[@mikefowler17]

My man, it’s Guaranteed Rate Field, not park

[@scottsharp1763]

All of the wonderful, helpful,useful and needed cause what else would they have done baseball stadiums are saving baseball right, oh shit they aren’t, they don’t even play baseball in baseball.l. Huh that’s weird wonder why it sucks so bad….my time is up

[@zornellmalone4153]

Sorry, the big house is still largest, penn st, then horse horse

[@dogcowrph]

Beaver Stadium looks like it just keeps tacking on more seats like a woman puts on faux hair extensions.

[@kevinchandler179]

Nope, not true!!! Another dumb comment that doesn't know anything about the best college football atmosphere in the world 🌎!!!! Try again

[@lemmykilmisterlemmywinks]

the downvote was for the irritating loud monotone voice, but good video overall

[@andrewfredericksen]

Key Arena to Climate Pledge…

[@robertmiller2104]

Fenway park #1 what? I willnt doubt history it has or anything but this stadium should have been torn down 30 years ago so outdated ever with some renovations can only do so much with it since in middle of city

[@Federico_Cahis]

Your videos are terrific, this one too. But please, please, work on your voice.