RCA dome
| RCA dome | |
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Hoosier Dome (1984-1994) |
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 Indianapolis , Indiana
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| Coordinates | 39 ° 45 '49.2 " N , 86 ° 9' 48" W |
| start of building | 1982 |
| opening | 1984 |
| demolition | December 20, 2008 |
| surface | artificial grass |
| costs | 77.5 million US dollars |
| architect | HNTB |
| capacity | 57,980 seats |
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The RCA Dome was a completely covered stadium in Indianapolis , which offered space for 57,980 spectators. It was the home ground of the Indianapolis Colts .
For the 2008/09 football season, the stadium was replaced by the Lucas Oil Stadium , a new building also in the center of Indianapolis. The new stadium can hold up to 70,000 spectators, making it a worthy home base for the 2007 Super Bowl winners. Sponsor Lucas Oil , a local motor oil manufacturer, paid $ 120 million for a twenty-year naming contract.
After the completion of the Lucas Oil Stadium, the RCA Dome was demolished on December 20th, 2008.
Web links
- football.ballparks.com: RCA Dome