Renovation work has officially commenced at FC Dallas' Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, with architecture firm HKS leading the redesign. Originally opened in 2005 with a seating capacity of approximately 20,000, the stadium is undergoing a phased transformation to improve functionality, expand amenities, and prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the intention of hosting one of the teams for training. Construction began on the east side and will progress incrementally, allowing the venue to remain operational for home games throughout the process. Completion is scheduled for 2028.
A significant expansion of premium seating is also part of the renovation. The number of luxury suites may increase from 58 to 80, while 6,000 additional club seats are planned. These will be accompanied by upgraded club spaces on both the east and west sides of the venue, offering enhanced food, beverage, and entertainment services. Two new themed lounges, a pub-style club, and another blending western motifs with soccer culture, aim to diversify the hospitality experience. [ArchDaily]
A six-sport mega-plex is now available for teams and student-athletes at Odyssey Charter School, as well as for the general community.
OCS celebrated the opening of its new turf complex Wednesday. It's the size of four city blocks, allowing multiple games and practices to take place simultaneously. It also features advanced LED lighting and a press box with grandstand.
Currently, the complex has the only high school turf field dedicated to softball in the State of Delaware. [WDEL]
A focal point of Blue Ash, Summit Park, could get a new neighbor: a 5,000-seat football stadium surrounded by three hotels.
On Thursday, city council set public comment for May 8. The city manager said council could vote on the proposal as early as May 8, but typically a second reading and vote would happen in June.
"No, for real, that’s going to be nice. They think they’re going to be in the NFL. That’s a big stadium," Kayla Griffin, who was bringing children to Summit Park, said.
"It’s nice to have open green space. We don’t need to have everything built up," Nicki Stratford, who lives in Sharonville, said. [WLWT]
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