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Sofi stadium tours.

SoFi Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is nestled in the heart of the sports and entertainment capital of the world. Here you can experience what it’s like to be a LA fan, game viewer, broadcaster, player and more, on and off the field. Tours feature a behind-the-scenes experience of SoFi Stadium's most exclusive spaces including premium suites, team locker rooms, the player tunnel and more. We invite you to explore the transformation of the 300-acre Hollywood Park in Inglewood, CA, with tours available for purchase.

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Dine with Dad at SoFi Stadium!

Treat dad this Father's Day with the ultimate SoFi Stadium experience! Indulge in a delicious brunch buffet in a premium suite followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of SoFi Stadium. Upgrade the experience by adding on a tour of NFL Los Angeles! 

Tour Experiences

NFL Experience

Enhance your SoFi Stadium tour with the NFL Experience! For a limited time, guests can explore the league's West Coast headquarters and get an exclusive look into the NFL's studios and the place that brings news and entertainment to millions of football fans around the globe.

Group Tours

SoFi Stadium tours offer a variety of private guided tours for your group of 20 or more guests. From birthday parties to corporate meetings and dining events, we have the tour to fit your needs!

Field Trips

SoFi Stadium offers educational tours for students to learn the ins and outs of creating a state-of-the-art venue. Students will embark on an informative tour of the stadium followed by a chance to see team locker rooms, participate in field activities and more!

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Player Tunnel

Feel like a pro as you take the field through the player tunnel! Once on the turf, you will be able to visit locker rooms, compete in on-field challenges and experience the post-game interview room!

Premium Guest Experience

Once in our impressive private suites, take in the luxuries of the premium guest experience with the unobstructed views, premier catering, and the luxurious décor, which in some suites includes a chandelier. Imagine the game day or event day atmosphere from a unique vantage point.

Exclusive Photo Opportunities

Bring the memories home with exclusive photo opportunities to commemorate your experience. Take photos right on the field and stop by the catch AR photo where you can immerse yourself with the players!

The Equipment Room

On your way out, there’s no better way to commemorate a trip to SoFi Stadium than through the official team shop, where you can find stadium exclusive merchandise and gear. Don’t forget to sport your favorite team jersey 24/7.

Plan Your Visit

Just moments from SoFi Stadium and LAX, Los Angeles Airport Marriott is the perfect location for your visit to SoFi Stadium. Take advantage of the shuttle service to SoFi Stadium on game days. With modern guest rooms and comfortable amenities, the Los Angeles Airport Marriott is ready to welcome you to LA and SoFi Stadium.

Plan Before Your Tour

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. 

Parking & Entry

Enter at Prairie Ave and Arbor Vitae and follow signage to park in Lot N. Enter SoFi Stadium at American Airlines VIP Entry 7.

Permitted bags should be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot be bigger than 12" x 6" x 12”. Other permitted bags include one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar) and small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4" x 6" in size, with or without a handle or strap.

Photos & Videos

Guests are welcome to use still cameras for personal use at SoFi Stadium. Tripods, monopods, “selfie sticks” and cameras with a lens longer than 6” are not permitted. 

For additional information, please see our FAQ’s below, or contact our team at  sofistadiumtours@ experiencesofsofistadium.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Are tour locations and times guaranteed?

No, all tour dates, times, tour stops, field access, and field activities are subject to change at any time without notice.

Are there any prohibited items?

Please review our list of prohibited items before attending a tour.

Are there any camera restrictions?

Guests are welcome to use still cameras for personal use at SoFi Stadium. Tripods, monopods, “selfie sticks” and cameras with a lens longer than 6” (detachable or non-detachable) will NOT be permitted into the stadium. Video cameras and video recording of events with other devices at SoFi Stadium are prohibited. 

Can I take videos during the tour?

No, video cameras and video recording of events with other devices at SoFi Stadium are prohibited.

Are there purse, bag or footwear restrictions?

• Yes. You may review SoFi Stadium’s Bag Policy :
• SoFi Stadium Tours strongly encourages Guests to not bring any type of bags to the stadium, but Guests will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package or container on tour.
• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” (or one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags.
• Small clutch bags that are 4” x 6” with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options.
• Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a small clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, seat cushions, computer bags, camera bags, diaper bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size.
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.
• All bags that exceed the stadium’s bag policy must be either taken back to your vehicle or disposed of.
• Shoes with spikes, sharp heels, or other attributes that may damage the playing surface will not be permitted on the playing field.
• We HIGHLY SUGGEST comfortable, closed toed, athletic type shoes to be worn.
• Participating in Tours barefoot or without shoes is prohibited.

How long does a tour typically last?

The total experience will last approximately 2 hours. A portion of the tour may involve physical activities (optional). Due to this, we HIGHLY SUGGEST comfortable, closed toed, athletic type shoes be worn. Participating barefoot or without shoes is prohibited.

Do you offer tours in other languages?

No, tours consist of both live person and video presentations that at this time are only available in English. All video presentations do have closed captioning.

Do you offer group tours?

Yes. Group tours must be booked at least one week in advance. Please email our Tours department  or call (424) 541-9650 for more information.

How can I purchase tickets?

Tickets can be  purchased online via Ticketmaster . Please also note that SoFi Stadium is a cashless stadium and cash is not accepted for any concessions or merchandise purchases on site.

Are children allowed to take the tour?

Yes. Children 4 and under are free.

Do you have any discounts?

Yes, we offer Senior, Armed Forces Personnel, and Inglewood Resident discounts with proper identification. Please call our Tours Support Team at (424) 541-9650 for assistance with discounts.

Are strollers permitted on tour?

Yes, strollers are permitted on the tour however they must remain on the sidelines during the field experience portion of your tour. Strollers will NOT be allowed on the playing surface or field turf. We are not responsible for any lost, missing, or stolen strollers.

Are wheelchairs/ECVs permitted on tour?

Yes, all tours are accessible for wheelchairs and Electric Conveyance Vehicles (ECVs).

During the field experience portion of the tour, personal wheelchairs or ECVs that may cause damage to the playing surface or field turf must remain in areas of the field protected by matrax protective surfaces. Guest using ECVs or wheelchairs will be offered the opportunity to participate in the Football Throw, Photo Opportunity, and/or Field Goal elements of the field experience, but will not be able to use ECVs or wheelchairs during other elements of the field experience, such as the Vertical Leap or 40 Yard Dash. Mobility devices that will cause damage to the field even in areas protected by matrax may not be permitted on the field during the field experience portion of the tour.

Guests with limited mobility who require additional accommodations to participate in the tour are encouraged to make advance arrangements for wheelchair-accessible alternate experiences or other accommodations by contacting our Tours department  at least twenty-four hours before the tour date. It may not be possible to arrange for accommodations on the day of the tour.

Personal wheelchairs/ECVs must remain on the sidelines while Guests with limited mobility participate in the field experience. SoFi Stadium does not accept responsibility for lost, missing, or stolen wheelchairs/ECVs.

Are service animals allowed?

Trained service animals are welcome in most locations at SoFi Stadium. Guests who use service animals must retain control of their animals at all times and keep them on a leash or harness while visiting.

At SoFi Stadium, a service animal is defined as a dog or a miniature horse that has been trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

Guests with service animals may be asked to leave if the Guests do not retain control over their service animal, if the service animal displays aggressive or disruptive behavior, or if the service animal is not house broken.

The care and supervision of the animal is solely the responsibility of the owner. Service animals are not required to wear a vest.

Please ask any of our Tour Staff for the animal relief area. A service animal is welcome to use the relief area as long as the owner picks up after the animal and leaves the area clean.

How do I get to SoFi Stadium? Where do I park? Can I use a ride share service?

After your ticket purchase you will receive a confirmation email that will include specific entry and parking information for your visit. Please make sure to review the sent information in its entirety in order to ensure you have a seamless experience.

Is there an opportunity to purchase souvenirs?

The Equipment Room (Team Store) will be open on most tour days. You can purchase a variety of memorabilia before or after your tour. We offer pre-orders on Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers jerseys for IN STORE pick up on the day of your tour if purchased at least 24-hours prior to your scheduled tour. You may place your jersey pre-order . We recommend that you purchase it at the conclusion of your visit. There are no lockers available inside the stadium to store your items, so anything that you purchase must stay with you for the duration of your visit.

I want to throw a football while on the field, do I need to bring my own?

We provide footballs that can be used at each activity, or in the free play zone. Outside footballs will not be permitted within the building.

What does “No Field Access” mean?

"No Field Access" means that due to other events happening inside the building, our tours will not be permitted to step onto the field or partake in any on field activities. Other aspects of the tour route (i.e. locker rooms) MAY be part of the tour route but are subject to availability. Tours during this time will be approx. 75 minutes in length and the best available tour route will be established daily to maximize tour stops. Tour schedule, route, stops and field activities are subject to change without notice.

How can I access or view the photos that were taken during our tour?

Please visit our Mobile Experience website .

I haven’t received an email with specifics about my upcoming tour and the date is approaching. What information do I need to know?

You should receive an email to the email address on your Ticketmaster account within 24-48 hours PRIOR to your booked tour date. Please make sure to check your spam folder as messages often end up being filtered.

When arriving at the stadium for your tour, please use the stadium entrance located at the intersections of Prairie Avenue & Arbor Vitae. Parking is typically located in Lot N however is subject to change at any time so please follow electronic signage directing you to available parking. Once parked, you will follow signs for the American Airlines VIP Entry 7 which is where tour registration is located.

If you are unable to locate your tickets prior to arriving at the stadium, tour staff will be able to assist upon check in. Please make sure to arrive approximately 20 minutes prior to your scheduled tour to allow for ample time to get checked in.

If you are unfamiliar with the Los Angeles Metro area, traffic is a normal, everyday occurrence for us at all times of the day. Please make sure to review current traffic conditions and plan your arrival accordingly. Due to the nature of our tours, tours leave promptly at their scheduled time and late arrivals may not be able to be accommodated. If you have missed your tour, please reach out to our support team below for assistance with rescheduling. Refunds are not available for any missed tours.

Should you have any other questions, please contact our support team .

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Stadium Tours

Take a tour of lumen field, about the tour.

Public Tour Prices

Experience the stadium like never before! Get an up close and personal look at behind the scenes areas including the 12 Flag Deck, the field, the visiting NFL Locker Room, the Tunnel Club, the Home Interview Room, the Press Box, the Broadcast Booth, Suites, and much more!

*All tour stops are subject to availability and stadium event need

PRIVATE TOURS

• The tour schedule and stops are subject to change according to event activity at the stadium and WAMU Theater .
• Tours are not conducted on Seahawks, Sounders FC, and Seattle Reign FC gamedays, or the day of and week prior to major stadium events (concerts, dirt events, etc.).
• All guests and bags are subject to security screening prior to entry. ‍ *All tour stops are subject to availability
• Check our event calendar. If there is a scheduled event, we will not be offering a tour that day.
• Arrive early and please arrive at The Pro Shop  30 minutes prior to the tour departure for security screening. Parking is limited so please consider coming earlier to secure parking.
• Wear comfortable shoes. Prepare to be both indoors and outdoors. Tours utilize ramps, elevators, and stairs, and includes 1 mile of walking distance, both inside and outside. Tours can be modified to be 100% wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs will not be provided.

The tour will highlight many elements of the stadium including the 12 Flag Deck, the field, the visiting NFL Locker Room, the Tunnel Club, the Home Interview Room, the Press Box, the Broadcast Booth, Suites, the Wall of Legends, the Super Bowl XLVIII Numbers, and much more! All stops are subject to availability. Lumen Field hosts events almost every day, year-round. We advise guests looking to take a tour to check out our event calendar. Tour dates at least one day removed from a major stadium event, will include the most tour stops.

No, we do not allow the public to take special event professional pictures inside the stadium.

Yes! Private tours are offered year-round. Please inquire about prices and availability by filling out the Private Tour Request Form (more information above).

The Lumen Field Event Center Garage and North Lot are open during stadium, WAMU Theater , and neighborhood events. Spaces are subject availability. Nearby street parking is also available but extremely limited. Please contact our Tour Coordinator concerning bus parking.

Tour guides will meet you inside of The Pro Shop off of Occidental Ave. Tours depart promptly at their scheduled time. Please arrive early for security screening.

Please see our Prohibited Items list for more information. The Clear Bag Policy only applies to tours that are scheduled the day before an NFL gameday.

Lumen Field does not provide luggage storage options during tours.

We are fully wheelchair accessible. You may bring your own wheelchair, as we do not provide them for public tours. We suggest a small, collapsible strollers as some areas make for tight navigation

At this time we do not offer birthday party tours.

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Go Beyond Your Seat: Step Inside State Farm Stadium's Behind-the-Scenes Tours 

Behind The Scenes Tours

Go Behind the Scenes of the host of Super Bowl LVII and Taylor Swift The Eras Tour – State Farm Stadium! A limited number of Tours are available and purchasing in advance is recommended! Purchase tickets now at SeatGeek.com. 

Private Tours

Get the stadium to yourself! Tour State Farm Stadium with a dedicated tour for your family, corporate group or as a social outing. 

Cardinals Season Tours

Do you want to know what it takes to get the stadium ready to host an NFL game? Do we have a Tour for you! Join the Gameday Prep Tour most Saturdays in the Fall at 10:30am. 

Have you ever wanted to watch the football field roll into State Farm Stadium? Join the 2:30 Tour on Friday, November 24 or Friday, December 15 at 10:30am!

Spanish Language Tours

¡Hablamos español! Adéntrate en los entretelones del emblemático State Farm Stadium con un guía turístico que brinda detalles de los eventos históricos y la ingeniería excepcional del estadio. Los recorridos en español se realizarán los viernes segun la disponibilidad.

Virtual Tour

The ultimate stadium experience is at your fingertips. Join the State Farm Stadium Virtual Tour by clicking the link below. 

Team Shop Discount

Behind the Scenes Tour guests receive an exclusive 10% discount at the Team Shop at State Farm Stadium featuring Arizona Cardinals apparel and sports gear! Simply show your ticket at checkout to grab your souvenirs and commemorate your visit! 

How long are Behind the Scenes Tours?

Tours are 75-90 minutes long.

What is the price of a Private Tour?

Private Tour pricing starts at $400. Discounts for educational field trips are available. 

How far in advance should I book a Private Tour?

Private Tours must be booked at least 14 days in advance. 

When are Spanish Tours available?

Behind the Scenes Tours en Español are available on Fridays based on availalbity including:

• Friday, March 1
• Friday, March 15
• Friday, April 12
• Friday, June 7
• Monday, June 24
• Tuesday, June 25
• Wednesday, June 26
• Monday, July 1
• Tuesday, July 2
• Wednesday, July 3
• Friday, July 5
• Sunday, July 7
• Monday, July 8

Are Behind the Scenes Tours wheelchair accessible?

Yes! All Behind the Scenes Tours are wheelchair accessible.

Are wheelchairs available?

Yes, State Farm Stadium offers wheelchairs for guests on Behind the Scenes Tours. Please ask a Tour Guide upon arrival if you or someone in your party requires a wheelchair. 

What is the difference between Behind the Scenes Tours and Private Tours?

Behind the Scenes Tours are scheduled at specific times each week, while Private Tours can be booked almost anytime (subject to stadium events) and are exclusive to your group.

What locations are included on Behind the Scenes Tours?

Explore various areas such as the Cardinals Hall of Famers area, Cardinals Press Conference Room, the NFL Visiting Team Locker Room, Press Box, and an exclusive Private Loft. Please note that tour routes may vary based on stadium availability.

Where do I enter the stadium for a Behind the Scenes Tour?

Enter the tour at Gate 2, conveniently located next to the Arizona Cardinals Team Shop.

Where should I park?

Guests can enjoy complimentary parking in the North Preferred Parking Lot located at the intersection of 95th and Maryland Avenues.

Do Behind the Scenes Tours take place inside or outside of the stadium?

Behind the Scenes Tours take place on the interior of the stadium traveling through the Main Concourse, Club Level, and Field Level when events allow. On most occasions, the roof of State Farm Stadium will remain closed for your comfort and protection.

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To claim your One Hotspur Junior Member free Stadium Tour, remember to apply your code at checkout. Please ensure a full paying adult is included in your purchase.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be converted into concert mode throughout 26 May - 5 August.  Please note that the football pitch will not be visible for any experiences taking place during this period.

Stadium Tour

Step behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on this immersive, self-guided experience. Walk in the footsteps of your favourite players and gain exclusive access to men's first-team areas and learn about how the stadium has been designed to create one of the best matchday experiences in the world.

The tour itself can take around 90-minutes as guests enjoy exclusive access to First Team, and premium areas as well as the custom-designed NFL facilities. Gain an insight into how the players prepare on a matchday and follow their journey by walking out of the first-team changing rooms, through the tunnel, and into the stadium bowl to an impressive 62,850 seats; you can almost hear the crowd!

Matchday Tours

• Exclusive access to men's first team areas just hours before kick-off including the home changing room, tunnel, and media mixed zone 
• The chance to sit in the managers seat in the dugout 
• Complimentary match programme 
• Pitch side photo opportunity with the match ball 
• The chance to visit the NFL Away dressing room and Press Auditorium

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Technical Tours

Unearth fascinating facts on a Technical Tour of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and explore never seen before areas. Led by an expert tour guide, you’ll venture underneath the famous retracting football pitch and learn about the intricacies of a stadium transformation. The stadium of course isn’t just the home of the famous Tottenham Hotspur Football Club but is the only permanent home of NFL outside of the USA, a world class concert venue, an incredible boxing venue, a rugby stadium and so much more.

• 3 hour 45 minute guided experience. (4.5 hour with catering) 
• Exclusive access underneath the famous retracting pitch (or into pitch pocket depending on season) 
• An exclusive look in the matchday studios 
• Walk on the Sky Bridge 
• Pitchside Walk 
• Catering upgrade available

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Legends Tours

A must do for any Spurs fan as you step behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a Club Legend. This truly unique experience allows you to hear stories past and present as you take part in a Q&A session with your favourite past players.

Enjoy a fully guided Stadium Tour with a Spurs legend and one of our experienced Tour Guides as you listen to stories past and present during this unforgettable 2.5 hour experience.

All guests will pass through a bag search upon entry.

For Stadium Tours, only A4 sized bags may be taken on the Tour. Larger bags must be left in our free bag drop located in the Tottenham Experience.

If you need to add an additional ticket to your booking, you can simply do so by purchasing online for the time and date you have already booked for. Should you need to amend the date or time of your experience, or require a change to your ticket type, please call our Customer Care team on +44 (0)203 929 1882 , no later than 48 hours before your booking. Please note a rescheduling fee may apply.  

The team are available Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 17:00, and 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturday.

If a fixture is confirmed on the day of your tour, you will be contacted by our Customer Care team and given the opportunity to either upgrade to a Matchday Tour if available or reschedule your tour to an alternative date.

Yes, we would encourage you to visit all attractions. Please click here  to see our multi-attraction tickets. Please note that there may be days when only one of our attractions is open. This is reflected when purchasing multi-attraction tickets, which might affect the availability of your chosen date.

Please leave enough time between attractions for you to check-in at the second experience. We advise leaving at least 90 minutes for you to complete either the Dare Skywalk or Stadium Tour.

You can enter your Membership discount code before adding your card details and completing your booking. Please click the ‘Have a discount code?’ link to add your code.

Discount codes are sent via email within 24 hours of purchasing your One Hotspur Membership. If you cannot locate this email, you can also find your discount code by signing into your One Hotspur Hub online . 

We strongly recommend guest do not drive to the Stadium. For a full list of all travel options for event and non-event days, please visit our ‘Getting here’ page here  https://www.tottenhamhotspurstadium.com/plan-your-visit/getting-here/

All Stadium Tours will begin inside the Tottenham Experience. The main entrance is located on the High Road, N17 0AP.

For a list of all Stadium Tour options, including details on what is offered as part of each tour, please visit   https://www.tottenhamhotspurstadium.com/see-do/stadium-tour/

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Home to the media on match days, this informal but stylish space serves delicious hot and cold food, drinks, and snacks and is the perfect place to grab a refreshment whilst visiting the Stadium. Visitors to the Dare Skywalk can sit back and relax following their experience, whilst guests on the Stadium Tour will visit the M Café on route. Please check the website for the latest opening times.

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Experience this behind-the-scenes journey through Raiders history and culture, filled with surprises you could only find in Vegas.

New Tour tickets will be made available on Fridays by 10am.

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Led by expert hosts, this immersive, behind-the-scenes experience will take you through ultra-exclusive areas such as private suites and clubs, the Broadcast Booth, the Ubeo Press Conference Room, and Locker Rooms. You will get an up-close look at the Al Davis Memorial Torch and have the opportunity to step out onto the field!

Upgrade your Guided Tour to conclude with the family-friendly “Overtime Experience” combo ticket. Enjoy your first snack or drink on us at the Al Davis Memorial Torch at Coors Light Landing. Play games (including football toss, Jenga, Connect 4, corn hole etc.) and capture one-of-a-kind selfies as you soak in the panoramic views of Allegiant Stadium’s interior and the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. (Minimum 1 hour experience.)

We have been working on a unique way for you to experience Allegiant Stadium. It’s like no other stadium tour in the world!

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Tours are approximately 75 minutes in length and include over one (1) mile of walking. Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged. No heels or metal bottom shoes.

PSL seat visits are not available before, after or during the tour. Stadium tours follow a predetermined route that is timed to maximize the experience of all guests.

Tickets are available online approximately five (5) weeks in advance. Capacity is limited. Tickets should be purchased online in advance.

Tickets are required for all guests, age two and older. Guests of all ages may attend the Overtime Experience

Those younger than two years of age are free of charge. Please note that strollers/wagons are not allowed on the tour.

Tours are customized daily based on availability of tour features. This is no guarantee that all stops or features will be included on every tour. If a Stadium event is scheduled, public tours will not be available. All tour dates, times, and tour stops are subject to change without notice due to events at Allegiant Stadium. All sales are final.

After your tour has completed, tour guests receive a 10% discount at the Raider Image team store at Allegiant Stadium. This is a one-time-only discount. Be prepared to present your tour lanyard at checkout.

Allegiant Stadium is a cashless venue. For guests who only bring cash, we have cash-to-card kiosks in the Stadium where guests can exchange cash for a pre-paid card that can be used anywhere major credit cards are accepted.

Please know that Allegiant Stadium tours have loud noises, dark areas and flashing lights.

Photography, videos or any recordings for commercial use is not allowed. Videography is prohibited during the tour at all times.

For the safety of all guests, if you appear to be under the influence or display disorderly conduct, you will not be allowed to participate in the tour and will be removed from the premises without refund. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

If you have a disability requiring any type of accommodation, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] to ensure the requested assistance can be provided.

Thank you and see you soon!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Pursuant to Governor's State of Nevada Emergency Directive 052, masks are not required to be worn inside or around Allegiant Stadium, regardless of vaccination status.

ADA AND ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Allegiant Stadium and the Las Vegas Raiders are committed to providing a first-class experience for all of our guests, including guests with disabilities. All tours are accessible by patrons with disabilities and dedicated team members are available to work with you in order to provide reasonable accommodations for your tour experience. In order to speak with someone regarding the need for an accommodation, please contact [email protected] prior to booking your tour. 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What will I get to see on the tour?

Some of the areas you may get to visit on your stadium tour include: the Al Davis Memorial Torch, Broadcast Booth, Private Suites and Clubs, Raiderette Locker Room, Ubeo Press Conference Room, Raiders Locker Rooms and Field. Tour routes and experiences are subject to change due to availability based on events and activities throughout the Stadium.

Can I purchase tickets at Allegiant Stadium?

Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

How can I purchase tickets?

Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance online. Pending availability, tickets may also be available for purchase at Allegiant Stadium.

How much does a ticket for an Allegiant Stadium Tour cost?

Guided Tour tickets cost $65.99 and Overtime Experience tickets cost $84.99.

How can I contact the Tour Department?

Email: [email protected]

What are the hours of operation?

All tour dates, times, and stops are subject to frequent changes without notice due to events at Allegiant Stadium. To find out if tours are available for a particular date, please view available tours dates and times here .

What is the Overtime Experience?

Where is tour guest parking?

Tour guests are encouraged to park for free in LOT C at the North end of Allegiant Stadium at the corner of Allegiant Stadium Way and Al Davis Way.   Please CLICK HERE for more parking information.

Do I need to pay to park at Allegiant Stadium?

Parking is free on non-game days.

Where should I enter?

Tour guests should enter at the north security gate entry point.  If there is a line, please notify security that you are a tour guest to reduce your wait time. Please have your mobile tickets ready.

At what age are children required to have an admission ticket?

Children age two (24 months) and older require a ticket; those younger than two years of age are admitted for free and do not require a ticket. Guests of all ages may attend the Overtime Experience

How many tickets can I purchase?

There are no limits to the number of tickets you may purchase. Groups exceeding 12 may be split into multiple tours.

Do I need to purchase an Overtime Experience ticket for my child?

Yes, all guests age two and older require an Overtime Experience ticket for admission into the experience.

Is photography/videography allowed on the tour?

Photography is permitted on the tour except in areas explicitly forbidden by your Tour Host. Photography is not permitted for any commercial use. Videography and other recordings are not permitted at any time while on tour.

Are there any purse or bag restrictions?

Purses, small bags, and backpacks are allowed on the tour but may be subject to x-ray and/or search prior to admission.  Oversized bags or luggage will not be permitted on the tour.

Can I bring my luggage?

No, luggage is not permitted anywhere at Allegiant Stadium. Please leave all luggage in your vehicle or at your hotel. Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders, and its affiliates are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items.

How long is a tour?

Tours last approximately 75 minutes. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Do you offer self-guided tours?

No. To ensure an optimum experience, all tours are expertly guided.

Are strollers permitted?

Strollers/wagons are not permitted on the tour. Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders, and its affiliates are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged strollers or items.

How does Allegiant Stadium address unruly or disruptive guests?

The tour at Allegiant Stadium is a shared experience. Any and all guests participating in unruly, disruptive, or disrespectful behavior to other guests or Allegiant Stadium Team Members will be asked to leave without a refund.

Are pets/animals allowed on the tour?

Pets and other animals are not allowed on the tour, except for service animals to aid guests with disabilities.

May I bring my own food and beverage on the tour?

All outside food and beverage are prohibited from entering Allegiant Stadium.

Prohibited Items

What forms of payment do you accept?

Allegiant Stadium is a cashless venue. Allegiant Stadium accepts all major credit cards, and cash-to-card kiosks are placed around the stadium for those who only bring cash to Allegiant Stadium. Personal or traveler's checks are not accepted.

Do you offer tours in different languages?

Allegiant Stadium tours are currently only available in English.

Are the tours ADA accessible?

Yes, tours are accessible for patrons with disabilities. If you have a disability requiring any type of accommodation, we ask that you email us at least 72 hours advance at [email protected] to ensure the requested assistance can be provided. Wheelchairs are available, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that Allegiant Stadium staff cannot provide special wheelchair assistance on-site. Guests with disabilities who are unable to independently operate their wheelchair should be accompanied by someone able to assist them during the tour. Please review the tab titled " ADA and Accessibility Information " for additional information.

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Will there be loud noises and flashing lights?

Yes. Allegiant Stadium tour guests will be subject to loud noises, dark areas and flashing lights.

What if I arrive after my scheduled tour time?

Allegiant Stadium tours begin promptly as scheduled. We ask that you and your party arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled reservation to allow time for parking, health screening, security, and check-in. Please be prepared to present your mobile tour ticket(s) upon check-in. To ensure the quality of the experience for all guests, late arrivals will not be admitted and will not be rescheduled or receive a refund.

Can I re-schedule or cancel my tour?

All sales are final.

Are there any prohibited items on the tour?

The following items are not permitted on Allegiant Stadium tours: 

• Aerosol cans
• Animals (except service animals)
• Balloons or other inflatables
• Commercial audio/video recording equipment (including tripods)
• Confetti or glitter
• Drones and unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAV)
• Firearms or weapons of any kind
• Fireworks or missile-like objects
• Google Glass
• Illegal substances or drug paraphernalia
• Laser pointers
• Noisemaking devices
• Selfie sticks
• T-shirts or clothing items with vulgar language or phrasing

Where is tour guest ADA parking?

Tour guests are encouraged to park for free in LOT C at the North end of Allegiant Stadium at the corner of Allegiant Stadium Way and Al Davis Way.  Accessible and handicap parking is available in LOT C as depicted.  If any guest needs to be dropped off at the entrance, they may do so from Al Davis Way outside of the Allegiant Stadium Tour Check-In.   Please CLICK HERE for a depiction of these parking areas.

Are service animals allowed on the tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted to aid guests with disabilities.

Are there wheelchairs available for use at Allegiant Stadium?

Wheelchairs are available, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that Allegiant Stadium staff cannot provide special wheelchair assistance on-site. Guests with disabilities who are unable to independently operate their wheelchair should be accompanied by someone able to assist them during the tour.  If you know of your wheelchair need in advance, we ask that you email us at least 72 hours advance at [email protected] in order to reserve use of a wheelchair.

As a reminder, tours are approximately 75 minutes in length and include over one (1) mile of walking.  If you or anyone in your party is using assistance devices such as crutches, canes, walkers or scooters, please consider whether a wheelchair would be preferred while on the tour.  Please be aware that Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders, and its affiliates are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items left behind while on a tour.

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Ohio State to begin offering tours of the 'Shoe

I f you ever wanted to visit Ohio Stadium and take a tour of one of the most iconic venues in all of sports, you are now luck. That's because the Ohio State Department of Athletics will begin offering tours of the 'Shoe beginning on Monday, April 22 -- some might say finally. Those wanting to take advantage of seeing the first football stadium to be officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, in 1973, can do so at https://www.ohiostadiumtours.com/ .

There will be two tour packages available and fans can enjoy extended hours of the stadium being open and even book last minute tours if available:

• A 60-minute Buckeye Basic Tour that costs $30 for adults and $20 for youth and will include visits to the field, press box, Huntington Club, NetJets Landing and the University/President’s Suite; and
• An extended, 90-minute VIP Stadium Tour, costing $35 for adults and $25 for youth, that includes all of the basic tour locations in addition to touring the Buckeyes’ locker room, the recruiting room and the band center/rehearsal hall.

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According to a release, "discounts will be offered for larger groups wanting to tour Ohio Stadium. A dedicated Group Tour Concierge staff has been assembled and can assist school groups, day camps and corporate outings."

Each tour guest will also receive a commemorative Ohio Stadium Tour coin, with a new design specific to each new calendar year.

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• 12 of England's best football experiences and stadium tours

12 of England's best football experiences and stadium tours

The England Lionesses might not be bringing home the trophy from the 2023 Women's World Cup, but with the men's Euro 2024 tournament less than a year away, you can celebrate the 'pride' (pun intended!) of England by digging deeper into the roots of the beautiful game. From having a pint in the birthplace of modern football to stadium tours and unique experiences, here's our roundup of great ways to celebrate English football.

The Freemasons Arms - the pub where the national sport began

Covent Garden, London

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Football may be a global phenomenon nowadays, but the sport's roots can be traced back to this Victorian tavern just off of Covent Garden. The Freemasons Arms has been serving pints and great food since the 1800s and is noted as the place where the English Football Association sat down and laid out the rules of the sport that would grow to become a worldwide favourite. Pay tribute to this in the Freemasons Arms' downstairs bar, packed with football memorabilia and live match screenings.

Explore England's footballing history

National Football Museum, Manchester

Found in the heart of Manchester, the National Football Museum celebrates the history of the national sport, while also adding exhibitions and displays based on present-day successes and glories. With collections focused on everything from the history of the Football League to England's 1966 World Cup success, all packed with worn match kits, trophies and interactive displays donated to the museum over time, there's plenty to see and do on a day trip to the museum.

Take on the Dare Skywalk at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

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When Tottenham opened the doors to their brand new White Hart Lane located stadium, it came with a major surprise for both Spurs and adventure fans. Built into the stadium is The Dare Skywalk, a one-of-a-kind attraction that sees you climb up onto the stadium's roof above the pitch, around the golden cockerel statue at the apex (offering unbelievable views across the capital), and back down to solid ground for refreshments in a whirlwind 90 minutes.

If you're feeling extra brave, you can now finish your skywalk in a less traditional fashion. The Edge is a controlled jump from the stadium's roof – the first experience of this kind in the UK – and sees the bravest skywalkers leap from the catwalk onto the stand below (with a harness, of course).

Enjoy a slice of history at Villa Park

Villa Park, Birmingham

Aston Villa has played its home games at Villa Park since 1897, a site which was once a Victorian amusement park developed in the former grounds of Aston Hall, a grand Jacobean stately home with gardens dating back to the mid-17th century. Learn more about this historic stadium, explore the Villains' dressing room and walk through the tunnel to the pitch on a stadium tour.

Eat, sleep and breathe football at Old Trafford

Old Trafford, Manchester

One of the most iconic stadiums in the world, Old Trafford, has been the home of Manchester United since 1910; get a unique perspective at the UK's biggest club ground on a stadium tour. You'll get to walk down the tunnel to the famous pitch and take a seat in the home dugouts, while outside the grounds, you can grab a snap with the United Trinity statue, featuring United legends Sir Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law.

Make a night of it and book a stay at Hotel Football Old Trafford, which has unmatched views over Old Trafford. The hotel is the brainchild of several members of the Class of 92, a world-renowned group of United youth players including Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Philip Neville.

Get your picture taken with the Premier League trophy

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Pay a visit to the Premier League champions at the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City. First opened in 2003, the Etihad has already played host to some of the Premier League's most iconic moments. Relive those memories for yourself on a full tour of the stadium. See how club superstars like Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling prepare on game days; take part in a press conference with a virtual Pep Guardiola, and have your picture taken with the Premier League Trophy.

Visit a founding member of the Football League

Goodison Park, Liverpool

Take a tour of Everton's club grounds and discover more about the blue half of Liverpool. The club also offers the Legends Experience; visit some of the newly refurbished hospitality lounges; find out what goes on behind-the-scenes during a match day, and see the directors box before heading into the home and away changing rooms. You'll also have the chance to emerge from the tunnel to the sound of Z Cars and take a seat in the manager's chair in the home dugout.

Celebrate Liverpool's newest legends at Anfield

Anfield, Liverpool

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Get the ultimate Anfield experience with a stadium tour and museum combo ticket. On this unique experience, you'll be able to see the pitch and the Kop end from multiple angles, as well as walk beneath the iconic ‘This Is Anfield’ sign in the tunnel and imagine yourself as manager of the Reds by taking Jurgen Klopp's seat. Afterwards, learn more about the history of the club and its legendary players in The Liverpool FC Story, an interactive on-site museum, now featuring a new exhibition called The Boom Room – a celebration of Liverpool's historic 18/19 season and the players and staff who made it possible.

See London's biggest collection of football silverware

Stamford Bridge, London

Pay a visit to Stamford Bridge in South West London, home of Chelsea, aka The Blues. See match-worn items and celebrate the club's history in the Chelsea FC Museum, before following in your favourite players' footsteps onto the pitch. Led by expert tour guides who have an incredible amount of trivia and knowledge of the club’s 116-year history, this is sure to be a memorable experience for Chelsea fans of all ages.

Tour the home of the finals

Wembley Stadium, London

The iconic Wembley Stadium is a must for any football fan, especially with its hosting role in the closing stages of Euro 2020 and the Women's EURO 2022. Built on the grounds of 'Old Wembley', this 90,000-seater stadium is the largest in the UK and is a worldwide icon in the worlds of sport and music. Take a tour of the grounds and peek behind the scenes, exploring areas usually reserved for football superstars. 

Enjoy a personal VIP Legend experience in North London

Emirates Stadium, London

Dive into the rich history of an iconic North London club at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal. Feel like a superstar as you tour the Directors Box and the Home and Away Dressing Rooms before walking through the Players Tunnel out onto the majestic Emirates pitch. Make your tour extra special with the VIP Legend Experience; journey through the stadium with an Arsenal legend, offering dressing room tales and backroom anecdotes. You'll get the chance to ask questions and spend one on one time with your hero whilst dining on Michelin star quality food in the stadium's elite Diamond Club.

Go on an interactive journey at Molineux

Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton

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Home of Wolverhampton Wanderers since 1889, the interactive museum at Molineux takes visitors on a journey through the early years of modern football and the club’s continued success and growth into the modern era. In addition, regular stadium tours offer a unique perspective on the first stadium built primarily for a football league club in England.

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Arsenal, Spurs, Man Utd and Newcastle: How new stadiums shape a club’s future and soul

It is approaching 6.30pm on a Saturday, a full 90 minutes after the final whistle has blown. At most grounds, the seats and concourses will have been cleaned and swept and long been empty. Only a few stewards would remain to lock up.

Upstairs at the Goal Line Bar at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, however, hundreds of fans are still drinking, socialising and, crucially, still spending. It is a social scene, a commercial scene; it is the difference between the silence of an empty football ground and the noise of a thriving stadium-based business. It is an example of the fabled “dwell time”.

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This, in part, is why Tottenham Hotspur earn so much money on matchdays — £4.8m ($5.9m) on average — and part of why Tottenham’s revenue streams have turned into rivers.

It is also why other clubs in an era of increased financial regulation and restrictions are looking at Spurs and considering relocating or redeveloping, Manchester United and Newcastle United among them.

At a time when the historic appeal of English football combines with the global popularity of the Premier League , when clubs are sports and non-sports businesses and commercialism chimes with heritage and architecture to form a must-see destination, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the model. It is known for its scale, modernity and clear sightlines that have changed how many see football stadiums. It is, to use a phrase, ground-breaking.

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But where to go, how to grow and what can be lost? These are complicated questions when stadia rise or fall and they inevitably lead to others regarding logistics and cost, downsides and benefits and whether a fanbase of yesterday and today wants — or is wanted — in a supposedly immaculate new tomorrow. Local vs global is a live tension.

The Athletic has taken a tour of four Premier League clubs who have moved or who are thinking of moving — Arsenal , Tottenham, Manchester United and Newcastle United — to explore the advantages and disadvantages.

At Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, a hawk is brought in twice a month to scare the pigeons and a pair of Thierry Henry’s socks are in a time capsule beneath the ground. At Tottenham, there is the longest bar in Europe — see above — huge NFL -specific spaces and you learn captain Son Heung-min sits in Harry Kane ’s former middle seat in the semi-circle of the dressing room with James Maddison and Cristian Romero on either side.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United sell, proudly, the cheapest pint in the Premier League at £3.40. The old players’ tunnel behind where the managers stand is the last piece of the original construction from 1910, metre-thick walls that even Second World War bombs could not destroy. At St James’ Park, the vista looking north east from the top of the main Milburn Stand is magnificent and, on the walls downstairs, there is evidence Newcastle United have made a radical departure before — from 1892-94 they played in red and white.

Walking away down the hill from St James’, Adam, 24, a Newcastle fan who travelled up from Merseyside to do the tour, says: “I really, really love St James’ Park, but if progress means we have to expand in a new stadium because of revenue, then… but I hope not.

“Overall, there is a pragmatic approach from fans, I think. A new stadium would be exciting, but there’d be hesitancy as well.”

Were Newcastle to have a shiny structure rising on the banks of the River Tyne, as with Everton on the Mersey, would that not generate anticipation?

“Goodison Park has been crumbling for a while,” he replies, “and Everton have needed to move. At the same time, Goodison kept them up last season and there’s no guarantee you get that if you move to a new ground.

“There is the risk of losing your atmosphere. At West Ham ’s new stadium, you feel that passionate fanbase gets lost, the same with the Emirates.”

Karen Morris, a Manchester United fan doing the Newcastle tour, says: “I started going in the 1980s with my Dad, we had season tickets in the K Stand. I think we should go now. We need a more up-to-date stadium. It’s outdated.”

Would a move further out of Manchester be acceptable?

“I want to stay on the same land, one hundred per cent.”

The geography of the Tottenham Hotspur stadium is one of its many aspects. Much is made of the contrast between a £1billion stadium and the old council estates it brushes up alongside and Spurs’ former home, White Hart Lane, built 120 years ago, felt more of a fit in that respect. But Martin Cloake of the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust is delighted the new stadium is where it is.

“It’s important to us that the stadium is in the same place,” Cloake says. “Remember, the club wanted us to move to east London.

“One of the places most visited in the new stadium is the old centre circle from White Hart Lane. That sense of ‘it’s Tottenham, our place’, is important.”

At Arsenal, they were so concerned about the move from a beloved institution, Highbury, that the club began a process of ‘Arsenalisation’ at the new stadium, which is constructed a goal kick away in terms of distance but an unknown distance away in terms of that intangible metric, soul.

In the Arsenal museum, a plaque states: “Much of the mystique and glamour of Arsenal’s international reputation came from the legendary Arsenal Stadium, Highbury. A monument to popular culture, it received the title ‘Stadium’ at a time when most clubs had ‘Grounds’.”

Arsenal moved from Highbury in 2006, seven years after the decision to leave was made. One of the main reasons was the club felt it had outgrown Highbury. In seasons 1998-99 and 1999-00, Arsenal staged their Champions League games at Wembley to accommodate both rising ticket demand to see Arsene Wenger’s attractive, winning team and to fulfil UEFA ’s corporate criteria.

The latter was also relevant to Arsenal’s finances — selling 60,000 tickets, including thousands of expensive corporate seats, meant a far bigger payday than staying at Highbury, where the capacity for UEFA matches was just over 35,000. Demand far outstripped supply and the economic and ticketing logic of Arsenal moving was clear.

Yet Highbury was ‘home’. In the 17 seasons before Arsenal left, they won four league titles and finished second five times. Highbury’s role in this is unquantifiable, but it certainly was a vivid piece of The Arsenal.

In the 17 seasons since (not including 2023-24), Arsenal have not won a single title. They have finished second twice. A brutal reading of those league standings would say the move from Highbury has not been justified.

But the numbers able to watch Arsenal has soared and, economically, it has been transformative. Arsenal’s turnover in 2005-06, the club’s last financial year at Highbury, was £137m. In 2006-07, the first season at ‘the Emirates’, it was £200m and a season later £223m. Six weeks ago, Arsenal released their figures for the year ending May 2023 with “football revenue for the year” at £464m. Last July, Arsenal could afford to pay West Ham £100m for Declan Rice .

As it approaches its 20th anniversary in 2026, Arsenal’s new stadium will be of as much intelligence to those at the top at Old Trafford and St James’ Park as Tottenham’s. There are function and design lessons, as well as the financials.

As Nigel Phillips from the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust (AST) explains: “Arsenal moved in 2006 but got planning permission in 1999 to a design from the mid-1990s. This makes the Emirates almost a 30-year-old design and is so dated when compared to what Spurs have built.

“Another issue with the Arsenal stadium move is that of the £450m project costs, £260m was borrowed on a long-term basis via project bonds, but the other £190m came from Arsenal commercial revenues. Basically, it was spending money from future revenues and this meant that when those actual seasons rolled by, there was no commercial cash to spend as it had been spent on the stadium build.

“This is what messed with Wenger and the competitiveness of the club for a long period of time.”

Arsenal still qualified season after season for the Champions League — and secured that income — but in 2010-11, for example, just five years after moving, Wenger was bemoaning his spending power: “We can’t buy players for £50m, that is a fact.”

As the squad’s competitiveness plateaued, so did fans’ feelings about the team in its new surroundings. And, as Phillips says, “Fans’ relationship with the new ground is totally tied up with on-field performances.”

It is something Cloake mentions regarding Spurs. A new stadium needs big seasons or big moments to cement ardour and Cloake refers to the stadium’s opening game against Crystal Palace , in April 2019, when Son scored the first goal at the new home. Defeating Man City 1-0 there a week later (Son again) in the Champions League was another euphoric occasion.

“We played Everton before the Champions League final and there was this massive party going on,” Cloake recalls. “People were just so happy. A lot more were getting to the stadium much earlier and meeting their mates there. They were spending their time and their money in the stadium.

“The sightlines are really good, you can see what’s going on, it feels like a proper football stadium. The scale of it is fantastic as well and we haven’t left Tottenham.

“But, fairly quickly, we went into the (Jose) Mourinho and (Antonio) Conte era, when the football was some of the worst we’d seen. A narrative developed that the stadium was just a money-making machine, the atmosphere was rubbish and not as good as the old ground.”

Mikel Arteta has been commenting for some time on the improved atmosphere at Arsenal, which again is related to the team doing better.

“I just had a person that I haven’t seen for a while,” Arteta said last season, “and it’s the first time he’s been at the stadium for two years. He says it’s the best he’s seen ever since he was at Highbury.”

Highbury was labelled a ‘library’, we should not forget, though the rhyme was a factor.

The two north London grounds are major employers locally. Tottenham, who stage concerts, NFL games and have a go-kart track underneath the pitch, will host matches at Euro 2028. It all needs workers.

But Cloake also notes the recent rise in ticket prices. There was a backs-turned demonstration from some fans at the Luton game. Chairman Daniel Levy is earning £6.5million per annum.

Ticket prices and availability are already an issue for Newcastle United season-ticket holders. Only five years ago, 23,000 attended St James’ for a League Cup tie against Leicester City , but that was after years of being worn down by Mike Ashley’s arid regime.

Today, post-Saudi Arabia takeover, the question is how and where the club could accommodate crowds of 60,000-plus. Hemmed in architecturally at St James’ Park, Newcastle might need to move to grow.

Compared to 2019, it feels the club are preaching to the convertible, yet last week Newcastle United Supporters’ Trust concluded a survey in which 73 per cent of respondents said their preference was to remain at St. James’ “with renovations”. Only 19 per cent said they wanted to move.

The Trust’s Paul Karter was unsurprised: “We’re a one-club city and I think the tradition and love of having a city-centre stadium is huge in the eyes of Newcastle United fans. There’s heritage there.

“But it’s difficult. It’s a small city, there’s not a huge amount of space.”

Heritage sells, that is obvious from the outside interest in English football. Newcastle United want to be global, but the club does not have the enormous benefit of being in London. Half an hour in Spurs’ club shop reveals an endless number of Korean fans whose spend-per-head is significant. There is a small Australian range, too, at the club managed by Ange Postecoglou, where the famous Tottenham cockerel motif is replaced by a kangaroo.

Newcastle are joining Tottenham on an end-of-season trip to Australia to keep ‘exporting the brand’, but northern English provincial infrastructure is another hurdle – there are, for example, no direct flights from Newcastle airport to the United States.

Infrastructure and cost affect Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he enters Old Trafford. Manchester United’s first aim is to establish funding for a redevelopment or a new development, then design and submit a planning application. It could be 2028, 2029 or 2030 before a spade is in the ground.

In the 20 years since Arsenal began demolishing existing premises on the Ashburton Grove site, there has been an escalation in the prices of core materials. According to figures from the Building Costs Information Service (BCIS), one cubic metre of ready-mix concrete in 2004 cost on average £63. By 2014, it was £98, while today it is £136, a 40 per cent increase in 10 years.

One tonne of high-tensile steel bars has risen from £333 in 2004 to £638 in 2014 to £1,200 in 2024 — an increase of 88 per cent in the past 10 years. One tonne of structural steel has gone from £720 in 2004 to £1,075 in 2014 to £1,706 in 2024 — up 130 per cent in 20 years.

A new Old Trafford is likely to be over £1billion, maybe double, and debt is a loaded word at the club . Given Real Madrid said recently they will not pay off the vast restructure of the Bernabeu stadium until 2053, United’s repayments could go on until the 2060s.

Chris Rumfitt, of the club’s Supporters’ Trust, says at least Ratcliffe’s presence “means there’s a bit more trust — if it had been the Glazers proposing this, we would not trust them to do it right”.

The trust has a voice on the task force set up to address the next step. It had its first meeting last week. The trust has independently conducted its own surveys, asking supporters about priorities rather than the move-or-stay question.

“We thought the best place to start was with, ‘What do we want from the stadium?’” Rumfitt says. “Once you work that out, it maybe leads to the conclusion of the million-dollar question.

“The answer is that opinions are really mixed. There’s a great desire to understand the options and the consequences during the process. We have 55,000 season-ticket holders and, if at any point during work, capacity dropped below that number, then it’s obviously an issue.

“Then, if we did build a new stadium, what would it look like and where would it be? What do we mean by ‘next door’? Would we be looking to be on the same land in the way the Spurs stadium is adjacent to White Hart Lane? Given the amount of available land around Old Trafford, it’s doable.

“Football fans are conservative animals and, yes, everybody fears what could be lost. That’s the argument against a new stadium. The biggest fear is the creation of a generic, soulless, identikit bowl.

“That said, the new stadiums have got a lot better. I think Arsenal are a bit of a victim of the fact they went first. A lot of lessons have been learnt since about designing for atmosphere. Tottenham has it, I haven’t been to the Atletico Madrid stadium but I’m told it is similar, designed to prioritise atmosphere.”

An example of what does not work, Rumfitt argues, is West Ham at the Olympic Stadium, though the owners can point to the beneficial economics of the deal and the fact they have won a trophy since taking residence in 2016.

“West Ham is fundamentally not a football stadium,” he says, “and if you’re in the back section of the away end, you might as well watch it on the telly. It’s appalling.

“Upton Park and the horrible but brilliant atmosphere was one of the few places that remained genuinely intimidating. West Ham lost so much when they left.”

The Theatre of Dreams is quite a title to behold in this context. There is pressure. As Phillips of AST says: “Moving to a new ground is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get things right.”

Once you have walked through the last of the 2,000 doors at the Emirates, or past the ‘H’ fine dining area at Tottenham, or emerged from the red lighting of Old Trafford’s home dressing room, you end up high in the Milburn Stand at St James’, scanning a pitch that has been played on since 1880. It has never moved or been rotated.

It is surprisingly moving to think of Newcastle’s early greats such as Andy Aitken or Colin Veitch playing here. What was their view?

What do footballers see now? What are their priorities in a stadium? Does anyone ask?

Andros Townsend was running down the wing for Luton that day at Tottenham. Previously, he had run down it for Spurs at White Hart Lane, for Newcastle at St James’ and for Everton at Goodison, among others. Townsend, 32, noted the size of the Tottenham Hotspur stadium and of the pitch — five metres longer and one metre wider than White Hart Lane.

He says players are so focused on matchdays that, practical matters aside, little invades their peripheral vision – though “the size of the away dressing room matters to players” and he laughs when mentioning the quality of the shower gel.

“It was probably a lot more light, more colourful, more things going on,” he says of the new stadium compared to White Hart Lane, “but ultimately in your mind you’re thinking about so many things to do with the game, you’re not really focused on the broader picture, if that makes sense.”

Some managers have said they have never seen a crowd score a goal, but can fans and grounds impact a result?

“Oh, yeah, of course,” Townsend says. “The older stadiums tend to be right on top of the pitch and tend to generate a better atmosphere. I remember White Hart Lane did that, Selhurst Park, now at Luton. Whether that’s a psychological thing or a fact, I don’t know.

“Selhurst Park, especially on a night game, the atmosphere was incredible. Kenilworth Road is one as well.

“As an opposing player, probably Anfield. This season we were 1-0 up going in at half-time. We concede early in the second half, it’s 1-1 and all of a sudden the crowd just came alive and their players fed off that. It was suddenly tough for us to play out and we ended up losing 4-1.

“St James’ Park for similar reasons. I went there for Everton a few years ago and they were at it. The atmosphere was so intense we could not play out. Their players were on us because they were pumped up by the crowd. Fans’ intensity can transmit itself to the players, without a doubt.”

Luton have their own new stadium plans, but it would be an emotional wrench to leave Kenilworth Road. It sounds unrealistically romantic: can a football stadium have soul?

“One hundred per cent, one hundred per cent,” Townsend replies. “Goodison Park — Everton need to leave Goodison Park because they have had so many financial issues — but Goodison Park, it has so much history, so much memory.

“It’s obviously tough to leave, but in this day and age, it has to be done. Newcastle, again it’s the revenue. Will Newcastle have to sell players because of FFP? Moving to a bigger stadium, you get to sign more players. Do you look at it from a business point of view or a romantic point of view?

“My question to you is: if Spurs were still at White Hart Lane, would they be one of the ‘Big Six’? Would they be in the top four? Probably not.

“Yes, everyone would have loved to have stayed at White Hart Lane, but when you see the money now, there’s one club never brought up in FFP or profit and sustainability terms — Spurs. Yes, they’ve lost a lot, but they’re a big club because they’re producing big revenues and are able to spend big.”

As a modern player who has experienced old grounds, what would his advice be to those designing a new stadium?

“You have to try to keep the element of fans being close. Look at West Ham and the running track around the pitch, that probably takes away from the atmosphere.

“If you can create new and hostile, that’s win-win.”

Arsenal, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, and City, who visit in a fortnight, may experience both.

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Astros-Rockies Mexico City series: Three things to know about weekend games at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium

The series marks the second international set of the 2024 regular season.

Major League Baseball's 2024 Mexico City Series goes down this weekend and features a pair of games between the Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies . Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, in Mexico's capital and largest city, will be the host venue. 

Saturday's game will be broadcast on MLB Network, Rockies.TV, and the Space City Home Network, and Sunday's game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and, once again, for in-market fans it'll be Rockies.TV and Space City Home Network. 

Saturday's game

The Rockies will be the home team for the series opener. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET. The Astros will start right-hander Ronel Blanco . This season, he's got a sparkling ERA of 1.33 through four starts and 27 innings, plus a shiny no-hitter , with a much more ordinary K/BB ratio of 1.83. The Rockies will counter with righty Cal Quantrill . Quantrill in 2024 has pitched to a 4.33 ERA over five starts with a 1.25 K/BB ratio.

Sunday's game 

The second game of the series marks Houston's turn to be the home team. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. The Astros trot out ace Framber Valdez (yes, he's the Astros ace even with Justin Verlander now on the active roster). This season, Valdez owns an ERA of 2.19 in a pair of starts. He's finished in the top 10 of the American League Cy Young balloting in each of the last two seasons. Colorado goes with lefty Austin Gomber . Gomber on the young season has an ERA of 4.32 in five starts. 

Now here are some more things to know about this series.

1. The Astros need to get something going 

This year's Mexico City Series features what have thus far been two of MLB's worst teams in 2024. In the case of the Rockies, that's not all that surprising. With Houston, though, the early struggles are a sharp departure from recent history. The Astros are every bit a modern dynasty in MLB, as they've won a pair of World Series titles during their current run (2017 and 2022) and have made it at least to the American League Championship Series in each of the last seven postseasons. That makes their current straits all the more jarring. 

Speaking of which, the Astros are right now in last place in the AL West – yes, behind even the A's – and their current record stands at 7-19 under first-year manager Joe Espada. That dismal record is backed up by a similarly dismal run differential of minus-36. They come into the Mexico Series having lost five in a row, including a sweep at the hands of the Cubs . The good news for the Astros is that the Rockies are arguably even worse, so therein lies an opportunity for Houston to get a touch of positive momentum going. That's something they badly need, to say the least.

2. Runs might be easy to come by

Thanks in large measure to the elevation – Mexico City is 7,349 feet above sea level, or more than 2,000 feet higher than Denver – the ball figures to fly out of Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú this weekend. Given that the Rockies will be in town, the comparisons to Coors Field will be frequent. Harp Helú, however, is really on a different level. The difference in altitude was just noted, and the dimensions of the two fields are also notable. Coors Field is 347 feet down the left-field line, 390 in the left-field power alley, 415 to center, 375 to the right-field power alley and 350 down the right-field line. In the meantime, Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú is 325 down both lines and 400 to center.

Or, as Ben Lindbergh of the Ringer wrote in 2017 : 

"Physics of baseball expert Alan Nathan estimates via email that the air density in Mexico City is only 76 percent relative to sea level, compared with 82 percent at Coors. According to Nathan's calculations — holding all else equal except altitude — a "standard long fly ball" with a 103 mph exit speed and a 27.5 degree launch angle would travel 398 feet at sea level. At Coors, it would fly 427 feet. And in Mexico City, it would cover 438 feet."

Indeed, in the inaugural Mexico City Series held last year, the Padres and Giants teamed up for a total of 37 runs and 14 home runs (!) over their two contests at Harp Helú. 

3. This is the seventh regular-season MLB series in Mexico

MLB under commissioner Rob Manfred has emphasized growing the sport internationally, and that's led to an uptick in the number of games played abroad. Speaking of which, this is the seventh time that MLB will hold a regular-season series in Mexico. Last year's edition was in Mexico City, and the previous Mexico Series was in Monterrey. Here's a look back: 

• 1996 Mexico Series: Mets vs. Padres
• 1999 Mexico Series: Rockies vs. Padres
• 2018 Mexico Series: Padres vs. Dodgers
• 2019 Mexico Series: Reds vs. Cardinals , Astros vs. Angels
• 2023 Mexico Series: Padres vs. Giants

As you can see, this year's combatants, the Rockies and Astros, have participated in the series before. The Padres, likely because of San Diego's close proximity to Mexico, lead all comers with four Mexico Series appearances. 

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What will Missouri football’s stadium upgrade look like? Renderings of proposed $250M project

ROLLA, Mo. — The Rock M and the grassy hill survived.

Memorial Stadium, the home of Missouri football, is officially getting an upgrade, as the UM System Board of Curators unanimously approved a resolution for an estimated $250 million project to upgrade the north concourse. The resolution was passed Thursday on the Missouri S&T campus as part of a regularly scheduled meeting.

Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz, interim AD Marcy Girton, UM System President Mun Choi, Board of Curator Bob Blitz and Chair Robin Wenneker spoke at a press conference following the unveiling of the project renderings.

The project, led by architecture firm DLR Group, will connect the east and west stands overlooking Faurot Field, with an additional 2,000 premium seats tabbed.

There will be field-level seating added beneath the stadium’s novel Rock M and grassy seating area, which will be able to hold 300 people, per a news release. The area seemingly is akin to the type found in the stadium’s south end zone, per renderings. 

There also will be premium seating added above the hill, which will make up the majority of the 160,500 square feet of the construction project.

The capacity of Memorial Stadium is expected to rise to about 65,000, up from the 62,261 that the stadium currently holds.

Fourteen field-level open-air suites and 51 new suites are expected as part of the renovation. That includes 28 cabanas in covered spaces.

Between the field-level seating and the additional bleacher premium seating, the novel rock M that has become a signature of Memorial Stadium, and the grassy hill surrounding it, will be kept.

The project is expected to be completed by October 2026, which is the 100th anniversary of the first game played at Memorial Stadium.

Missouri targets $250M renovation of Memorial Stadium by 2026

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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The University of Missouri is planning a $250 million renovation of Memorial Stadium.

The Memorial Stadium Improvements Project, expected to be completed by the 2026 season, will further enclose the north end of the stadium and add a variety of new premium seating options. The field-level Bunker Club in the south end zone will be converted to a team recruiting center, with upgrades to restrooms, concessions and the sound system among other changes.

The university's Board of Curators unanimously approved the hiring of Kansas City architecture firm DLR Group on Wednesday to handle the project.

The Tigers have played in Memorial Stadium since 1926.

"We are competing in a dynamic, highly ambitious environment in intercollegiate athletics and across the totality of higher education," Board Chair Robin Wenneker said. "We are momentum investing in Memorial Stadium to elevate Mizzou's national brand and deliver a world-class facility that creates year-round connections for Tiger Nation within the campus, the community and the state of Missouri. We want to be pace setters and establish the new standard for success."