Quick Facts
Quick Facts for BBVA Stadium
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Seating Capacity
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22,000 (7,000 lower sections)
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Location
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Downtown Houston, East End
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Groundbreaking
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February 5, 2011
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Scheduled Opening
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May 12, 2012
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Estimated Cost
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$95 million ($60 mill. construction, $20 mill. infrastructure, $15 mill. land)
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Suites
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33 main suites located less than 10 rows from playing field, 3 party suites located in southeast corner
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Club Seating Capacity
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c. 1,100
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Avg. Concourse Width
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30 feet
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Concession Stands
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Full service stands throughout stadium, Local vendor booths in south end zone
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Restrooms
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In excess of current building codes
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Main Gates
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4 main gates for fan entry/exit
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ADA Accessibility
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Stadium meets all ADA regulations
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Main Video Board
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25-ft x 40-ft LED high definition screen
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Broadcast Booths
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7 (4 radio, 3 TV)
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Print Media Capacity
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50
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Playing Surface
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Tifway 419 Bermuda grass, c. 90,000 square feet able to accommodate soccer, football, rugby, lacrosse
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Stage
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c. 5,000 square feet, located in south end zone with demountable seats and full rigging grid on canopy
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Locker Rooms
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1 Dynamo locker room, 4 multi-purpose team locker rooms
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Site Size
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12 acres (522,720 square feet)
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Building Size
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340,000 square feet
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Highest Elevation
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70 feet
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Exterior Skin
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94,000 square feet of aluminum panels
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Panels
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50 percent open to improve air flow
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Structural Concrete
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13,800 cubic yards
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Structural Steel
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2,200 tons
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Site Concrete
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3,200 cubic yards
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Canopies
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Extending 75 feet over east and west sidelines
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Stage Canopy
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Extending 125 feet over south end zone
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Sustainability
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BBVA Stadium was awarded the LEED® Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in December 2012. The stadium has been identified as a pioneering example of new construction and sustainable design and is considered a leader in transforming the building industry.
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Houston Clean
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BBVA Stadium is proud to be apart of "Houston Clean" a network of venues and attractions across Houston who have come together to pledge to maintain the highest standards of public safety and health across our city, both for our community and all of our visiting guests. We pledge to research, curate and implement the most medically effective sanitation and social distancing measures available for the health of our patrons. Finally, we pledge to present clear, consistent and timely operating guidelines and procedures in a way that promotes efficient communication.
* all numbers are approximate and subject to modification *