Does the author not realize that other things happen in stadiums besides football? It’s much better to be able to have concerts and other events reliably and with comfortable customers, people don’t want to bundle up in 35° DC winter weather to go see a concert
Why wouldn’t you build a roof? It means conditions inside are great at all times.
I will say sofi is not great because they don’t go far enough m. The translucent roof and no ac (it’s got open sides in some spots) as far as I can tell make it really uncomfortable at times, almost worse than roof or no roof. So in my opinion if you are building a billion dolllar facility, put a roof on it.
From a sports fans perspective, extra variability is fun and weather can introduce fun or memorable scenarios. Of course, extra variability is rarely good for business
Does the author not realize that other things happen in stadiums besides football? It’s much better to be able to have concerts and other events reliably and with comfortable customers, people don’t want to bundle up in 35° DC winter weather to go see a concert
The article features that as the primary cause of this trend.
You must have not read the article
Why wouldn’t you build a roof? It means conditions inside are great at all times.
I will say sofi is not great because they don’t go far enough m. The translucent roof and no ac (it’s got open sides in some spots) as far as I can tell make it really uncomfortable at times, almost worse than roof or no roof. So in my opinion if you are building a billion dolllar facility, put a roof on it.
From a sports fans perspective, extra variability is fun and weather can introduce fun or memorable scenarios. Of course, extra variability is rarely good for business
Lambeau Field will never have a roof. The shareholders are too proud of its Frozen Tundra reputation.
Too less stadiums with roofs
Few*
“Las Vegas … almost no inclement weather”
Welp, try going to that stadium in July when it’s 112F. The NFL isn’t playing at that time but these stadiums aren’t just used for football.
Really diluting the stratechery brand with this rant.
Promoters don't want weather risk.
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