Key Takeaways

• The project was modeled in three dimensions before construction began, enabling virtual walkthroughs of architectural elements and clash detection to prevent field-level issues. It encompasses about 1.3 million square feet with 21,000 pieces of steel and roughly 1.5 million square feet of concrete.
• The canopy is built in a V profile to concentrate load at a point for snow resistance, includes a hydronic heating system to melt snow, and uses sensors to monitor temperature and precipitation while perforated panels manage indoor air flow.
• Noise from fans is intended to reflect off the canopy to boost on-field sound, with speakers tucked under the canopy and video board to enhance the atmosphere.
• Grass field technology will enable year-round growth using sub-air irrigation, wireless-controlled field heating, hydronic heating, and grow lights, supporting a Michigan-like cold-weather upkeep strategy.
• An 18,000-square-foot technology building will serve as the stadium’s IT hub, with systems wired underground, and designed to allow future expansion without intruding inside the stadium.
• GPS-guided laying of utilities supports about 1,300 miles of wiring, ensuring precise placement of electrical conduits and other infrastructure beneath the playing field and concourses.
• All entry gates will employ walk-through magnetometers to streamline security checks and reduce delays for fans entering on game day.