First, I see this - comes to roughly $664 million,

Then, I see this

 

I mean.. a the Linc is almost prefect.  There are very few times that a dome would be needed in Philly.  Very rare significant rain games.  Not frozen tundra.  Etc... 

Hosting a team that plays its home games in a dome and putting them in the Linc in January seems like a real competitive advantage to the Eagles. OTOH if having a domed stadium means they could host other major events - thinking Super Bowl for example - well that would be a question for consultant types. OTOH the Linc is by no means obsolete so I doubt there's much enthusiasm to kick any public money into such a venture.

29 minutes ago, eglz1 said:

Hosting a team that plays its home games in a dome and putting them in the Linc in January seems like a real competitive advantage to the Eagles. OTOH if having a domed stadium means they could host other major events - thinking Super Bowl for example - well that would be a question for consultant types. OTOH the Linc is by no means obsolete so I doubt there's much enthusiasm to kick any public money into such a venture.

It's speculation at this point, but if I'm Lurie, not only would I love to be able to host a SB, but also would be very keen on one upping AT&T in Dallas and Sofi in LA. 

How are the 2 tweets related?

7 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

How are the 2 tweets related?

If you read both tweets, you'll see.  It's not complex at all.

1 minute ago, Procus said:

If you read both tweets, you'll see.  It's not complex at all.

One is from a reputable source and the other blatantly says rumor...

*Rumor

Just don't do the sun spot thing like Jerry World. Pay for the curtains. 

Domes lack personality. I love games in the elements. Please no domes. The atmosphere outdoor games have make the NFL great.

1 hour ago, Procus said:

It's speculation at this point, but if I'm Lurie, not only would I love to be able to host a SB, but also would be very keen on one upping AT&T in Dallas and Sofi in LA. 

Just don’t have the field run east-west!

Here's what Grok (X AI) has to say:

Are the eagles raising money for a new domed stadium?

There is no definitive public information indicating that the Philadelphia Eagles are currently raising money specifically for a new domed stadium. However, recent discussions and rumors suggest some interest in potentially upgrading or replacing Lincoln Financial Field with a facility that could have a retractable or fixed roof, which would allow for hosting major events like Super Bowls or NCAA Final Fours, similar to other NFL teams with domed stadiums.

Posts on X hint at this possibility, with some users discussing the idea of the Eagles seeking funds for a stadium with a retractable roof to host such large events. However, these are speculative based on current online conversations rather than confirmed plans by the Eagles' management.
 
Moreover, the Eagles did undergo a significant renovation of Lincoln Financial Field in 2013, which cost $125 million but did not include a dome or retractable roof. The team's ownership, under Jeffrey Lurie, has shown a commitment to maintaining and enhancing the fan experience at the current stadium, but no official announcements have been made regarding a new construction project with a dome.
 
In summary, while there is interest and speculation about the Eagles potentially moving to a new or upgraded stadium with a dome, there's no concrete evidence or official statement from the team confirming they are actively raising money for this purpose as of now.

 

664 million?  Is that a down payment?  State of the art retractable roof stadiums cost between 4x - 8x that much nowadays .

 

Anyway, who am I to argue about whether or not they should build one?
 

Lurie has earned the right to make those types of calls imo - especially if he’s willing to pay for most of it 

I hope not

The Linc has really bad acoustics…sort of a sound sieve.  Bad for concerts and, most importantly, bad for home field advantage.

If you had 68,000 people screaming at equal intensity and energy in every stadium in the country, the Linc would be one of, if not the most quiet.

It was built when the fashionable thing was to have large open/missing sections of the stadium with some sort of scenic sightline.  South Philly doesn’t have scenic sightlines.  Keep the experience and noise inside, don’t worry about the outside.

4 hours ago, Procus said:

It's speculation at this point, but if I'm Lurie, not only would I love to be able to host a SB, but also would be very keen on one upping AT&T in Dallas and Sofi in LA. 

One upping AT&T and SoFi would be ambitious.

The Linc only opened in 2003, there´s plenty of life in the stadium yet. Still, I suppose projects of that size can take an awful long time so there´s probably no harm in starting to scope out what possibilities there might be for the future. I hope I get to visit first, though

2 hours ago, kiwinavega said:

The Linc only opened in 2003, there´s plenty of life in the stadium yet. Still, I suppose projects of that size can take an awful long time so there´s probably no harm in starting to scope out what possibilities there might be for the future. I hope I get to visit first, though

I disagree.....the lifespan of a stadium is 30 to 50 years on average.  We are at 21 years on the Linc which by the way, having been there for many games, I find quite meh.  Now, it isn't as bad as the dump up the Turnpike in NJ (aka the big razor), but it honestly isn't great either.  So with planning, building, etc.....if it's 10 years out to completion, then now is the exact time to start.  That would put it at 31 years old upon retirement.  And I think the roof should/would need to be retractable.  We are a Northeast team, you want other teams coming and playing in the elements/cold.  But if it's raining, if it's a heavy snow storm, shut it.  Also, as stated, for some reason having attended games....it does not seem to me to be as loud even as the Vet used to be.  Or even as loud as Citizens Bank Park.  You shut that top, I'd be really curious what an Eagles home game sounds like!  And....it would definitely give the city the ability to host a Super Bowl.  

Maybe they are looking at putting a lid on the Linc…

Lurie will need a whole lot more than 8% of $8 billion to build a retractable roof stadium.  It might cost close to $5 billion or more. The Linc is about middle-age in its lifespan so I don't think the city is ready to invest a huge chunk.

It would add Philadelphia to the list of cities to host a Super Bowl, which could include: New Orleans, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Detroit, Minneapolis... So once every decade? Considering other elite events a new retractable roof stadium can attract like NCAA Final Four, maybe college Bowl game... It can't be ready for 2026 World Cup which the Linc is already slated to host games.... I don't know if I see ROI at this stage. 

 

Re adding a roof to the existing structure, I would think the Linc would have had to been engineered with an eye toward adding some sort of roof at a later date. Then by the time the roof was completed is there enough useful life left to justify the investment.

On 12/11/2024 at 2:00 PM, Procus said:

First, I see this - comes to roughly $664 million,

Then, I see this

 

Would I be banned if I hoped that the city won't allow it, then Lurie would decide to move the team to Virginia Beach (or Chesapeake)?  I think I could convince the city/state to rename the land and a few miles radius around it, that the stadium would be built on to "Philadelphia", that way nothing would change other than just a few miles from the previous location ... 

Everyone good with this idea?  

10 minutes ago, VaBeach_Eagle said:

Would I be banned if I hoped that the city won't allow it, then Lurie would decide to move the team to Virginia Beach (or Chesapeake)?  I think I could convince the city/state to rename the land and a few miles radius around it, that the stadium would be built on to "Philadelphia", that way nothing would change other than just a few miles from the previous location ... 

Everyone good with this idea?  

I'd watch out for Mod12 if I were you

1 minute ago, Procus said:

I'd watch out for Mod12 if I were you

I'm in with Elon, I'll just have him throw a couple Million his way to get him onboard...

Why would it be a good business decision to spend billions on a new stadium. The Linc is awesome. 

21 hours ago, eglz1 said:

Re adding a roof to the existing structure, I would think the Linc would have had to been engineered with an eye toward adding some sort of roof at a later date. Then by the time the roof was completed is there enough useful life left to justify the investment.

Yes, it would be much easier, and cheaper, if the current linc was engineered to add a roof, but not a requirement. A roof addition could be built to the exterior (and to the ground) of the current stadium without completely tearing the stadium down. Parts the stadium may be demolished and replaced to support a roof structure, but it would still be much cheaper than completely tearing the stadium down and building from scratch.