UNLV's Proposed New Stadium

[GatorsGators]

Originally Posted by Il Principo

They should move the Jaguars or another unsuccessful NFL franchise in there. Then offer deals on trips to Vegas with ticket purchases. That would truly be America's team.

The myth that Jacksonville doesn't support the Jaguars is just that: a myth. We completely sucked this past year but still averaged about 65k in attendance.

[bamawriter]

Originally Posted by MSCE09

There are pretty few 60 thousand plus ticket concerts though. So that is even a bigger waste. I'm sure Vegas has plenty of 20,000 seat venues that would be the right size for just about any concerts.

Concerts are probably only a small factor in the plans. I think stuff like boxing and MMA could prove to be huge draws in a building like that in Vegas.

[TrueOrange]

Originally Posted by bamawriter

Concerts are probably only a small factor in the plans. I think stuff like boxing and MMA could prove to be huge draws in a building like that in Vegas.

They also want to try to host an NFL game (or two) eventually, it almost sounds like.

And some sports expos, fairs, and even an awards show...apparently


...think if they get this thing off the city might also eventually try to make a pass at the PAC-12 as a championship game site? (not that a group of major universities would be likely to take them up on it)

[milohimself]

Originally Posted by MSCE09

Unless somehow UNLV has a legitimate shot at the PAC12 or BigXII, I don't see that happening, this seems like a big waste just to host a slightly better bowl game.

It will probably be used for concerts and shows as much or more than football.