When did Levi's Stadium officially open?
Levi's Stadium opened on the 17th of July 2014 after construction delays pushed back the original schedule. The first game played at the new stadium was a Major League Soccer match on the 2nd of August 2014.
Questions about Levi's Stadium
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Who designed Levi's Stadium and what is its seating capacity?
HNTB designed Levi's Stadium as an open venue with natural grass field and Winzler & Kelly performed civil engineering work. The stadium has a seating capacity of 68,500 seats expandable to approximately 75,000 for major events like the Super Bowl.
Where was the plan for a new stadium originally located before moving to Santa Clara?
San Francisco voters approved $100 million in city spending to build a new stadium at Candlestick Point in 1997. The team announced plans for a new stadium at Candlestick Point were not feasible due to extensive infrastructure costs in November 2006.
What environmental certifications does Levi's Stadium hold?
Levi's Stadium received a Gold LEED Certificate making it the first professional football stadium in the United States to receive this certification as new construction. Construction included a green roof covering 27,000 square feet and photovoltaic panels covering 20,000 square feet.
Which concert holds the highest attendance record at Levi's Stadium?
The Grateful Dead Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead took place June 27-28 2015 with 151,650 total attendance across two nights. Taylor Swift drew 102,139 fans during The 1989 World Tour on the 14th of August 2015 which generated $13,031,146 in revenue.