Who designed Allegiant Stadium and what are its key architectural features?
Raiders owner Mark Davis retained the architecture firm MANICA to design a ten-level domed stadium in Paradise, Nevada. The structure features an ETFE roof that allows natural sunlight while maintaining climate control inside.
When did construction on Allegiant Stadium begin and how much did it cost?
Construction crews began work on the 13th of November 2017 after site preparation started earlier that September. The final cost reached $1.97 billion which is $175 million over the initial estimate.
Where is Allegiant Stadium located and what is its current address?
The stadium is located in Paradise, Nevada with more than 35,000 parking spaces within a mile of the facility. The stadium address changed from 5617 Dean Martin Drive to 3333 Al Davis Way on the 27th of August 2019.
Why was public funding approved for Allegiant Stadium and how was it structured?
Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously on the 15th of September 2016 to approve $750 million for the plan. Public funds came from municipal bonds issued by Clark County backed by hotel room taxes effective March 2017.
What major events have taken place at Allegiant Stadium since it opened?
The first event with spectators occurred on the 31st of October 2020 when UNLV lost to Nevada Wolf Pack 37 19 in the Battle for Nevada. Super Bowl LVIII happened the 11th of February 2024 between Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers with attendance reaching 61,629.