The stage is set for Super Bowl 58, which will see the Chiefs will take on the 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Allegiant Stadium is one of the NFL's newest stadiums, debuting as the home of the Las Vegas Raiders back in 2020. "The Death Star" is known for its sleek, all-black design, which can be seen right off the highway.
Located just a couple of miles from the Las Vegas Strip, Allegiant Stadium is place to be this weekend.For more information on the home of Super Bowl 58, The Sporting News has answers to your questions below.
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How much did Allegiant Stadium cost to build?
Allegiant Stadium cost nearly $2 billion to build.
The Raiders received financial help from the city of Las Vegas to accrue the funds, gathering about 40 percent of the cost from public funds, according to a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal back in 2020.
How long did construction take?
Allegiant Stadium took less than three years to build. Construction began in Nov. 2017 and finished in the summer of 2020.
Where is Allegiant Stadium?
Allegiant Stadium is located in Paradise, Nevada. It is approximately three miles from the Las Vegas Strip.
Allegiant Stadium capacity
Allegiant Stadium has a capacity of65,000people butcan expand to hold more than 70,000 for select events.
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Special features of Allegiant Stadium
Unlike most covered stadiums, Allegiant Stadium's field is made out of real grass. It has a moveable track underneath the field that allows the grass to be wheeled outside to receive direct sunlight.
The roof of the stadium is completely translucent for that reason, which is why there isn't a massive jumbotron hanging from the ceiling like AT&T Stadium in Dallas or SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Is the Allegiant Stadium roof retractable?
No, it is not. But Allegiant Stadium does have retractable "curtain-like" side windows that can open up on a beautiful day to make it feel like an indoor-outdoor stadium.
Is Allegiant Stadium air conditioned?
Yes, when Allegiant Stadium is fully closed it is climate-controlled with air conditioning.
What is Allegiant Stadium named for?
Allegiant Stadium is named after the Allegiant Travel Company.
The Allegiant Travel Company is reportedly paying more than $20 million per year for the naming rights, and it will hold the naming rights for the first 30 years (through 2050).
