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jackal wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAt_ooyAEsQ

Cool. Thanks for posting.

Am I right that there'll be only one screen over one end zone? I'm trying to decide if I like end zone or 50 yard-line screens (like Cowboys stadium).

dead_poet wrote:Am I right that there'll be only one screen over one end zone? I'm trying to decide if I like end zone or 50 yard-line screens (like Cowboys stadium).

Two screens, one in each end zone. I thought they said 120'x50' in size, although if those figures are accurate, the screens would be much larger than depicted in the renderings and fly-throughs. I have a feeling they may have wanted to emphasize the 'open' glass ends rather than actually showing how much of the view will be dominated by the scoreboards.

http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/N ... 760787dd13

They've already learned a lot from Cowboys Stadium. Mostly what not to do. One thing that has been said is that many fans are watching plays on the big screen instead of watching and becoming engaged in the game on the field. As a result, the fan participation in the game and some of the home field advantage have been lost. I have a feeling they'll be learning a few things from this stadium as well, but only after it's been built and used for a bit. They definitely didn't go the conservative route. Hopefully, some of the design aspects won't backfire as they did with Cowboys.

That is one cool stadium. Thanks for the video. For all of us that like it and those that don't (mostly the usuals) this looks like a great place to watch events and I will be stoked to attend the first NFL game there

Cant wait to see a game there. Will be really cool to be there with the see through roof and wall during a night game or during snow.

Any word on PSLs?

jackal wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAt_ooyAEsQ

Was on the fence about attending the first game at the your teams new stadium, but after watching that video, im going to have to check that baby out, especially if its against the Packers like the organization said they would prefer it.

Anyone else planning on going to the inaugural game in 2016?

Did anyone else notice that the field itself is well below street level? Is that the case with the current dome? Looks like the east plaza is level with the main concourse. Can't really tell about the west plaza, but makes me wonder about the logistics of getting large equipment and vehicles down to field level (monster trucks?). I would think some pretty steep ramps will be required.

Eli wrote:Did anyone else notice that the field itself is well below street level? Is that the case with the current dome? Looks like the east plaza is level with the main concourse. Can't really tell about the west plaza, but makes me wonder about the logistics of getting large equipment and vehicles down to field level (monster trucks?). I would think some pretty steep ramps will be required.

Yes. The entire lower level of the Dome is below street level. The field is pretty far down there. You're feeling the burn by the time you make it back up the stairs...and to street level.

I hope this stadium will have one of the best publicly accessible WiFi network . hope it looks this good when its done.