Stadium Progress

Does anyone know if they are still on schedule to have the stadium completed by opening day 2018?

 

The progress this stadium has made in a relatively short time is amazing. I never doubted they'd make start of the season, but I'm still blown away.

 

I heard LAFC has 18k season ticket deposits. So Why build a 22k stadium? Wouldn't 25k be more the norm for MLS these days.

 

The stadium is easily expandable (relatively.) Start a little smaller, create a buzz,a demand, and a season ticket waiting list, then expand. Certainly worked for Portland.

Also, those are just deposits, who knows how many will actually end up being season ticket holders.

 

LAFC isn't going to expand. The 22k was mutually agreed on by the team and the then LA Coliseum Commission. They got fast track permits partially because of the 22k. If they ever want to expand they'd have to get OK'd by dozens of different groups including the city and USC.

 

With an updated Coliseum next door, what would keep LAFC from using it on a special occasions?
Why not a 4th of July game = plenty of new fans could attend that you could market too , and others could simply come to Expo Park and watch the show. Maybe as a reach out to the nearby community. Or maybe if they made the finals of Champions League or some kind of double-hitter- MLS Game and a second game of some kind.
I realize they want to maximize their stadium, but I wonder if they have had any conversations about the use of the Coliseum?
Or how about a real Classico- LAFC vs LAG? 1/2 the stadium for each team's fans. If they play each other 3 times in a season, each could have a game at home and play the 3rd game at the Coliseum. 45,000 fans for each team would be cool.

 

LAFC will not play any home games until their stadium is finished. I believe they will arrange with MLS to play all home games until their stadium opening game.

 

The Galaxy can't sell out their own 27k stadium, they aren't bringing 45k to the Coliseum.

 

Lol savage

 

So true

 

The Heart of Los Angeles. @ExpositionPark officially welcomes #LAFC, @BancStadium, and @LucasMuseum. pic.twitter.com/SOO8xImLAk

— LAFC (@LAFC) October 20, 2017

 

Dillon, S&S Fire:
“It’s an honor to be working on something so big that’s going to mean something in the future.” The stadium is 60% done.

 

Rendering ➡️ Reality

The #LAFC Training Facility at @CalStateLA pic.twitter.com/wBEN48VQwh

— LAFC (@LAFC) October 23, 2017

 

.@BancStadium is shaping up nicely! And we got a sneak peak at the progress ➡️➡️ https://t.co/Pk1BP5Qv5x @LAFC @FOXSoccer @ExpositionPark pic.twitter.com/86k3zujDd7

— Bally Sports West (@BallySportWest) October 20, 2017

Así se ve el #BancofCaliforniaStadium a meses de la inauguración y la primera temporada de @LAFC pic.twitter.com/vZ1QntkhH0

— Eduard Cauich (@MayanTiger1) October 20, 2017

 

Hundreds of people are bringing @BancStadium to life.

Thank you.

Coming Spring 2018. pic.twitter.com/xa3BlvA5EO

— LAFC (@LAFC) October 25, 2017

 

First look at the @PanasonicUSA Northwest video board in the @BancStadium.
Looking good

 

What color are the seats going to be? Black? Gold? White?
and
Is Los Angeles going to be spelled out in the seats?

 

Los Angeles: LAFC hope to grab piece of European pub culture
http://stadiumdb.com/news/2017/11/los_angeles_lafc_hope_to_grab_piece_of_european_pub_culture