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Groundbreaking for Ford Field occurred on the 16th of November 1999 as part of a downtown revitalization plan. The Detroit Lions announced their intention to build the stadium on the 20th of August 1996, and voters approved the referendum on the 5th of November 1996.
The Ford Motor Company purchased naming rights for $40 million over 20 years. The Ford family has controlled ownership of the Lions franchise since 1964.
Eminem played two shows July 12 and 13, 2003 drawing 95,709 and 96,707 fans respectively while generating $5,257,000 in revenue. On the 13th of December 2003, seventy-eight thousand one hundred twenty-nine people packed the stadium for the Basketbowl where Kentucky Wildcats defeated Michigan State Spartans 79, 74.
Ford Field hosted Super Bowl XL on the 5th of February 2006 as the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21, 10. Sixty-eight thousand two hundred six fans attended this fifth Super Bowl championship win for the Steelers.
The 2009 Final Four took place April 4 and 6 with Boston College defeating Wisconsin in the championship. Ford Field will host the Final Four again in 2027 on April 3 and 5.