Dallas Cowboys stadium is the largest domed venue of its kind in the world. Located in Arlington Texas, Dallas Cowboys stadium replaces the former stadium that was in use since the early days of the Cowboys.
The official opening took place on May 29th, 2009, and the stadium will house the home games of the team for the new NFL season. The architectural elements present in the former building are imitated in the appearance of the new venue as a form of homage or tribute paid to the team's history. The new Dallas Cowboys stadium serves for non-sports events too, such as concerts, shows and other cultural manifestations.
The building costs of the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium were impressive, making it one of the most expensive sports venues ever built. Lots of taxes were in fact increased in Arlington as a form of financial support for the construction. Car rental, hotel occupancy and city's sales taxes were increased with one or two percents for the only purpose of financially supporting the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium. The National Football League contributed to the project by quite an impressive sum of money according to the regulations. The important thing is that the venue was built and that the Dallas Cowboys Stadium is part of American national heritage.
As for design and architecture, it seems that the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium is beyond any criticism. The stadium is anchored by massive arches and the retractable roofs make the building practical on all sorts of weather. There is a high-definition video display hung right in the middle of the stadium which enables for a nearly perfect visibility. The scoreboard is a lot larger too. With 3,000 square feet bigger than the former scoreboard, Dallas Cowboys Stadium scoreboard now measures 11,520 square feet.
The Dallas Cowboys Stadium also includes a Hall of Fame level dedicated to the best American football team. The drawings are very comprehensive and the entire level is impressive by the quality of design and the touch of history that it leaves. Although many events will be housed in the Dallas Cowboys Stadium during the next couple of years, the 2011 Super Bowl is by far one of the most expected. From music concerts to cultural shows and exhibitions, there are lots of things we can expect from the new Arlington venue.
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