The Toyota Stadium home of FC Dallas will have the largest video board in the MLS as part of a $182 million modernisation masterplan which has been approved by local officials on Frisco City Council.
An “iconic roof structure” and a 10% overall seating increase are among the changes set to take place at the third-oldest football-specific stadium in the league, with building work starting in 2025 and running until 2028.
“This stadium was built more than 20 years ago on an empty field which, at the time, seemed to be in the middle of nowhere,” said Jeff Cheney, the mayor of the Texas city.
“Today, Toyota Stadium is synonymous with championships, marquee events, and youth development leagues, not to mention being home to [Dallas]. We embrace Toyota Stadium as an important part of our history, culture and economic success.”
A look into the exciting next chapter of Toyota Stadium.
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Club owners the Hunt family will contribute $65m of the costs, with Frisco paying $77m and Frisco Community Development Corporation providing $40m in funding.
The work will create an “upscale” 200-room hotel, 30,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and luxury high-rise accommodation.
The range of improvements inside the stadium, which currently holds 20,500 people, will include an extra 3,400 seats and a 6,000-square feet video board.
Athletics events and musical performances are among the non-footballing events held at the setting, with acts including Ed Sheeran, Jane’s Addiction and My Chemical Romance playing there since it was built.
Undeniable history meets state-of-the-art innovation.
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FC Dallas: MLS team ‘excited’
FC Dallas president Dan Hunt called the agreement an “important step” towards creating a “world-class” sporting venue.
“The new Toyota Stadium will set the standard for modern hospitality and will continue to be a cornerstone of the Frisco community,” he said. “All of us at FC Dallas are excited for our fans, partners and players to experience this state-of-the-art facility.”
Work will start on the east side of the stadium after the annual post-season college football FCS Championship match on January 6.
The west side will stay in use during the 2025 MLS season, with Dallas continuing to play at the stadium throughout the renovation process.
Dallas are currently 10th in the Western Conference, five points shy of the final play-off spot.
