Thread the Eighth Here. Stadium Porn in all it's web cammy goodness here Zee Arena Site Itzelf FEATURES Key Architectural Design Notes: Close to the action: Seating has been moved closer to the pitch—21 feet from touchline to first row of seats. Stadium Roof: A state-of-the-art translucent polycarbonate and aluminum roof structure All Seats Covered: All seating is covered from inclement weather. Red Bull Arena was re-designed to be more in line with soccer facilities worldwide. Red Bull Arena will have a look and feel to be more soccer-oriented and provide a more fan-friendly environment to the patrons. Media Amenities: Media Seating: 100 seats to be located directly behind the player bench area. Main press area will be located directly behind bench areas in the lower bowl. Main press work area will be located underneath press seating near team locker rooms. An additional press work area will be located on the 5th level. Broadcast Facilities: Facility will be equipped with state of the art facilities to handle latest in High Definition technology. Three (3) Television Broadcast areas will be located at center field on the 5th level, just 90 feet from the action. Three (3) Radio Broadcast areas will be located at center field on the 5th level, just 90 feet from the action. Transportation: Red Bull Arena will be easily accessible to fans via public transportation including the PATH Trains and NJ Transit to the Harrison Station. The Harrison Station will be refurbished as part of the Harrison Metro Center project. Seating Capacity Breakdown: Lower Bowl Premium Seats (west end): 1,116 General Seats: 9,823 Barrier Free and Companion seats: 340 Total - Lower Bowl: 11,279 Upper Bowl General Seats: 13,218 Barrier Free and Companion seats: 332 Total - Upper Bowl: 13,550 Lower Level Suites 20 suites with 12 seats per: 240 Upper Level Suites 10 suites with 12 seats per: 120 TOTAL SEATS: 25,189 FACTS AND FIGURES Location: Harrison, New Jersey Red Bull Arena is to be constructed on 12.34 acres, bounded by 6th Street to the west, Cape May Street to the south & east. Land Owner: Town of Harrison, New Jersey Projected Opening: 2009 Naming Rights Sponsor: Red Bull Energy Drink Architect: Rossetti Architects (Los Angeles, CA) Construction Manager/General Contractor: Hunter Roberts Construction Group, LLC. Resident Team: New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer) Capacity Seating: 25,189 Luxury Suites: 30 (20 lower level and 10 upper level) plus two party decks. Each suite holds 12 seats. Premium Seats: 1,116 Stadium Clubs: Three (3) Stadium Clubs Stadium Shops: Two (2) Retail Shops Video Boards: Two - Video Boards, one in each end of the stadium; One - 360-degree wraparound message board. In-Stadium Displays: Over 300 video flat-screen panels throughout the stadium for event viewing Field Level Signage: Field level L.E.D. signage in both end zones and opposite player benche Concessions: There will be 65 Point of Sale concession stands between the stadiums two levels. (Main and Upper): There will also be 20 portable vendor carts on each level to service the fans. ATMs: There will be four ATM machines located within the stadium, one in each corner. There will also be one ATM machine located outside the stadium, adjacent to the box office window. Party on, y'all.
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Only positives for the first post. Great to have the supporters groups march over together. Security at my gate was fantastic. Which carried throughout. The screens are high enough up that you aren't that tempted to look at them instead of the field. The pitch was good and it was nice to see a pass not skip and run off. Great effort be the team, even if they were facing a B side. They passed the ball with purpose and created many opportunities.
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Guys, do you think it will be ready in time?
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Not relevant to everyone I guess but the corner pub was pretty cool - it felt a little like my own private bar - before and after the game - maybe it was a little more full 2 hours earlier when it opened but judging by number of people who signed in maybe not. Most people were probably enjoying the day and checking out the stadium although if it keeps up like this they'll probably sell more spots - they should let members bring in a guest or two. The bar was pretty good though - the food was decent and you can buy beer and they'll put it in a plastic cup for you to take out. Not much on tap but a decent selection - most expensive being Guiness in
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Not sure where to put this but think this section might work. Got some Eurosnob friends of mind to give RBA a shot and go to game with me next week, hopefully I can convert them to RBNY fans as well. Anyway we are using mass transit but will come off Newark Broad Street station, I heard traffic from trolley was bad but most complaining came from Penn, anyone have problems or experience in general with Newark Trolley from Broad Street Station? Thanks
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Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Congrats on the new stadium! We no longer have the nicest SSS (in my opinion) in the league
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. come hang out at MMM Bello's before the game and you and your friends should walk with us t the stadium. its fun and we meet up with ESC and all walk together.
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Hey Red Bull fans - just want to say congrats on the long, long overdue stadium. Looks awesome and I hope this begins a new era for the club. Well deserved and in the end, well worth the wait.
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Thanks. Sounds like the Quakes are moving closer to a new place. Hope to eventually make it out there when it opens.
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. I agree. I'd kill to have a soccer stadium half that nice in South Florida. Damn it's a sexy building! I hope all the clowns from NYC who refuse to support RBNY pull their heads out of your know where and head out to the new stadium. You now have the best SSS in the country and a MLS team. Some of us are not so lucky Congrats RB fans!
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Did anyone see the corners in the upper deck that were completely empty? I heard that they still hadn't installed seats up there.
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Just want to second this. I'd die for 1/2 as good a stadium in 'Diego. O well. Congrats Red Bulls fans. Enjoy every second of your new stadium. And good luck in '10.
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. We also have the best central defender in the league. Come October people will be quoting this post.
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Take the Newark Light Rail from Broad St. Station to Newark Penn and then walk.
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Petke? I'll take JKH, Chad Marshall, Califf, and Olave. Thanks anyway. But fantastic stadium. Will be there with the wife in May.
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. That was addressed in an interview. They are obstructed view seats currently and are not for sale for soccer. If the stadium seating is expanded in the future, the obstruction will go away and the seats will have full view.
Any Obstructed Views? After the debacle with the ballpark in Queens, I'm very sensitive to stadiums built by idiots without considering the actual view from the seats. Are there any seats to avoid? How are the first rows of the upper deck? Are the railings low or do you have to look through them (Mrs Fud and I are pretty short) Can you see the near goal from the end zone seats? Are there portals to avoid? Thanks in advance ... PS: This place looks amazing. I can't wait to visit. For those of you who went to the World Cup in '94, can you imagine the Italy-Ireland match in this stadium? I hope that there are more Int'l matches in the future (Turkey-Czech doesn't quite get my heart thumping) PS II: Great forum here. A lot of activity and expertise.
Re: Red Bull Arena Thread: Now Open, It's Real and It's Fabulous. Love hearing that on two counts. First, respect for the current ticket holders by not squeezing out a few extra bucks. Second, love the planning aspect of it and look forward to the 40K plus seater in about ten years!