Do you like stadiums/arenas named after corporations and businesses? Why or why not?
143568
Actually if the name of the park does not glorify one person or corporation it seems like a good name. Yea name it after the type of park or arena to the team of the area that pertains to that sport. If it is commercially sponsored it kills the spirit of a team identity. What if the Roman Colisieum was named after some rich temporary corporation of its time, do you think it would of been marveled as the greatest arenas of all times?! Imagine Bartles and James Colisium, or Rigo Spumanti Winer-arena! ... but I bet in that stadium there must of been at least  one wardrobe malfunction per games at halftime! Also it was designed for all sports, even chariot races, maybe they could of called it Chariot-ona 500! There is where you can put your greedy sponsors, on the chariots themselves!
468775
no the dimension of every ballpark is different that is what makes each park unique. It would be kinda boring to go to each park if they were exactly the same.
615356
Having a professional sports team in your city is good for the that city's economy.  The city is hoping to benefit from the tax revenue genrate both by the team's operation and by associated businesses.  Also don't underestimate the importance of the ego's of a city council and mayor, gaining a Pro-Sports team brings prestige, losing a team brings shame (and loses votes).
604638
Most stadiums don't decriminate amomg their fans.  Most will offer their promotional items to the first 10,000, 25,000 or whatever number ideas they have on a first come, first serve basis.  Great to the ballpark early.  Good Luck!
553429
Yes, you're right. It is owned by the local authorities and leased out to both clubs. Very few clubs in Italy actually own the land where their stadia occupy.
404287
To look at he stadiums and sizes check ->http://www.soccerphile.com/soccerphile/wc2006/stadiums/index.html\n\nThe one in berlin is AMAZING
610724
I've been to 6:\nShea \nYankee Stadium\nFenway\nCoors Field\nKingdome (Seattles old park)\nSafeco Field\n\nI liked Safeco best, you can see the field from anywhere and the rows aren't too steep or narrow. The retractable roof is nice, too. No getting wet.\n\nI liked Fenway least. Bleachers too steep, seating areas too open (impossible to hide from rain) and the aisles are too narrow, can't see the field from all concessions, plus is is full of...Red Sox!!!
1106899
I don't think they will either.  They may even start growing different coloured grass in sponsors names.  The other alternative is super imposing but this is not viewed in the stadium
893276
Giants stadium is the actual name of the stadium only when the Giants are home, per their 30 year lease with the owner of the stadium. The owner of the stadium, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, allows the Jets to "rename" the stadium for their home games, since they obviously do not want to play in "Giants Stadium". \nIt got the name the Meadowlands because it's part of the Meadowlands complex - that includes the Meadowlands Racetrack and the Continental Airlines Arean.\nPrior to 1984, the Jets played their home games at Shea Stadium. When their lease expired, they moved to "Giants Stadium" but the naming rights were a part of the Giants lease with the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority. Therefore, they struck an agreement with the Jets that would allow the Jets to call the stadium the Meadowlands - since the complex that included the above mentioned stadiums was already named as such - but only during the Jets' home games. This is why the Jets often cover any mention of the Giants during their home games.
35963
Not all private companies/franchises effect the community tax base the way a stadium can. The more revenue a stadium collects, the more tax dollars are collected. The more businesses that pop up AROUND the stadium, the more tax dollars are collected. \n\nI believe they should be jointly funded. While ABC Co. may offer a few jobs downtown that people can apply for, new stadiums tend to draw in other businesses as well as create new jobs. Because of "incentives" like property tax breaks or personal property tax breaks for XXX amount of years, it is unfair to give the stadiums or teams a free ride. Because any town would want to increase their potential revenue futures, they need to be willing to give a little to get a lot back. :-) \n\nI'm always curious about who is responsible for the bill once a stadium is torn down... they never seem to tear them down and put them up in the same place again...
914918
the olympic stadium in barcelona will always stand.  Not so much as it is historical, but today it serves as the home field for the Barcelona soccer team.  I have been there a few years ago, and I cannot imagine that this facility will be knocked down, the training facilities are still state of the art, and it is upkept very well.  it is too historical, and important at this time for it to be knocked down.  My guess it will continue to be in use to train future athletes and host barcelona soccer games.
305621
I'm a fan of the oldies: Fenway and Yankee Stadium for sure.\n\nI still miss Tiger Stadium - but in many ways Comerica Park is a worthy successor.  (I'll admit, I'm partially saying that because I'm a girl and the bathroom lines are SO MUCH shorter at Comerica.)
940394
I don't think it's a bad name, and it's better than another team named the Tigers, Lions, or anything completely conventional.  I also like the inclusion of the word "iron," since it reflects the locale of the team.\n\nI'd like to see the logo, which could be interesting.
817709
Cornwall Aces.  Loved the logo.\n\n_
655296
If you have 100's of "fat cat" fans, you have 100's of "fat cat" fans to satisfy.\n\n...not to mention what profitability the lease fees bring for the arena owners.
1170305
The Blaze\nThe Stars\nThe Blast\nThe Champions\n\nI think u should maybe get the whole team togther and vote on a name
581520
Air Canada Centre cost $265 million to build and was entirely privately funded by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSEL)\n\nMost Stadiums are owned by companies and other private corporations.