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Construction is progressing on a massive sports and entertainment district in Mansfield, and the public-private partnership behind the project could start work on its centerpiece stadium in a month or so.
The Mansfield Economic Development Corp., FC Dallas, High5 Entertainment and REV Entertainment broke ground in August on infrastructure for the Staybolt Street district. Eventually, the mixed-use district could feature a hotel and conference center, a High5 Entertainment venue, retail and single-family housing across 300 acres.
Additional details on the timeline of the project and other aspects of development have come to light recently in public filings and comments from officials.
Staybolt Street will bring new sales tax dollars, significant jobs and tourism to Mansfield, said Jason Moore, executive director of the Mansfield EDC.
The site will be anchored by a 7,000-seat multi-purpose stadium, which will be managed by FC Dallas and REV Entertainment. FC Dallas, the Hunt family-owned Major League Soccer team that plays home matches at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, will assist in design and construction of the stadium and will lead sports programming at the Mansfield facility, including youth soccer and international tournaments.
The complex will feature grandstand seating, a merchandise store and locker room facilities. Perkins & Will was tapped to serve as the design firm on the project.
Construction could begin in December on the 166,000-square-foot sports venue, estimated to cost $85 million, according to planning documents filed with the state. Moore said the construction start date for the city-owned facility is contingent on pending city council approval, possible in November, and that the private investment for the entire district is expected to exceed $1.5 billion.
The stadium is anticipated to open in spring 2026, according to a story by Arlington Report.
The Mansfield Stadium is one of many stadium-related projects and renovations happening across the Metroplex. In Frisco, Hunt Sports Group plans a $182 million upgrade of Toyota Stadium. The project will add 3,400 seats to the north end of the facility, build a fabric canopy over the east and west seating areas and upgrade club spaces, luxury suites and press box areas.
Multimillion-dollar renovations are also underway at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The $140 million upgrades began in March and are slated to be completed by the start of the 2025 State Fair of Texas. The renovations will increase concessions stands, double the main concourse size on the west side of the complex and create new premium seating.
And in Roanoke, a 122-acre youth sports complex is planned. Play It Forward is behind the vision of a sports and entertainment venue in the Denton County city, with an opening set for sometime in 2025. Plans call for five baseball diamonds and three soccer fields, plus retail space and a hotel. In total, the project is estimated to cost $60 million to $70 million, according to the developer, 114 Development Group.
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