Vikes' stadium deal approved, signed into law (May 14)

[Big Poppa Puck]

Originally Posted by Marc the Habs Fan

Woah, this may be a first. A retractable roof that is open even when it's freezing.

No. NFL rules state if it's if there's any rain or snow or if its <40F degrees it must be closed.

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Monday, there's a signing ceremony...

http://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnes...gning-ceremony

After numerous unsuccessful attempts, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton will officially seal the deal on the Minnesota Vikings' new stadium on Monday when he signs the bill into law.

With such a joyous situation, Dayton has already planned a signing ceremony at noon on Monday at the Capitol, as all parties involved continue to breath huge sighs of relief that the $975 million project gained legislative approval this past week. Vikings owners, bill authors, and local business leaders are all expected to be on hand for the ceremony.

The team is expecting to play at neighboring TCF Bank Stadium, home to the Minnesota Gophers, for the 2015 season while the stadium is constructed, but could stick around for two years if there is a developmental snag. The Vikings will reportedly pay the University of Minnesota $250,000 for each game they play at TCF Bank, which is a price tag that could certainly add up pretty quickly.

[Big McLargehuge]

Originally Posted by iRep TheWingedWheel

No. NFL rules state if it's if there's any rain or snow or if its <40F degrees it must be closed.

That's a rule? That's beyond stupid.


Domes...feh. Football is meant to be played in the elements.

[Rangers1135]

Indoor stadiums are for manginas. I would cry if the Giants played in one.

[Big Poppa Puck]

Originally Posted by Big McLargehuge

That's a rule? That's beyond stupid.


Domes...feh. Football is meant to be played in the elements.

I'm pretty sure it is. I could be off on the temperature though.

But I know for sure any inclement weather and you have to close the roof.

Originally Posted by Rangers1135

Indoor stadiums are for manginas. I would cry if the Giants played in one.

Zygi wants(ed) to play outside pretty bad and didn't want a roof. But settled because even though it would've been cheaper to go roofless the state was giving them any money for a stadium that couldn't be used all year round for different events.

I think he might spring for the retractable roof so he can at least have outdoor games in September/October.