Eagle Stadium (Allen, Texas)
 | |
| Location |
155 Rivercrest Boulevard Allen, Texas 75002 |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°6′51″N 96°39′32″W / 33.11417°N 96.65889°WCoordinates: 33°6′51″N 96°39′32″W / 33.11417°N 96.65889°W |
| Owner | Allen ISD |
| Operator | Allen ISD |
| Capacity | 18,000 |
| Acreage | 72 acres |
| Surface | Matrix artificial turf |
| Scoreboard | Daktronics scoreboard 75’ x 45’ with 38’ x 23’ HD screen |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2010 |
| Opened | August 31, 2012 |
| Closed | February 27, 2014 |
| Construction cost | $ 60 million |
| Architect | PBK Architects |
| Tenants | |
| Allen Eagles (2012-2014) | |
Eagle Stadium is a football stadium in Allen, Texas.
It is owned and operated by the Allen Independent School District. It is home of the Allen High School Eagles.
History
It opened on August 31, 2012 with a non-district matchup between Allen and Southlake Carroll, who at the time was the defending 5A state champion. In a mild upset, Allen prevailed 24-0 en route to its own state title later that year. The Eagles are undefeated to date (11-0) when playing in Eagle Stadium and have won 2 state championships (2012, 2013) in 2 seasons playing at Eagle Stadium.
Eagle Stadium is notable (and controversial) for its size (it has a capacity of 18,000 spectators, the fifth largest high school stadium in Texas, and the largest which serves as home field for only one high school) and its cost of completion (just under USD $60 million).[1] The 18,000 seats include 9,000 home-side seats (including 1,000 reserved for the Allen Escadrille), 4,000 end-zone seats for students and general admission (located in the north end zone), and 5,000 visitor-side seats.
Beneath the stadium there are areas for wrestling, a golf simulator practice area, and a weight room.
Beginning in February 2013, the stadium became the home of the Texas vs The Nation college football all-star bowl game.[2]
Cracking and Temporary Closure
On February 27, 2014 the stadium was closed due to cracking in concrete making it unsafe to use. All future events have been canceled until further notice.[3] In a letter to the design and construction companies for the stadium, lawyers for the school district cited “construction failures” that exacerbated “already deficient design.”[4]
References
- ↑ http://espn.go.com/dallas/story/_/id/8323104/allen-texas-high-school-ready-unveil-60m-football-facility
- ↑ Dane Brugler, "Texas vs. the Nation game returns for 2013", NFLDraftScout.com at CBSSports.com, November 9, 2012.
- ↑ Concrete 'cracking' found in stadium, ESPN, February 27, 2014.
- ↑ Erin McClam (May 20, 2014). "$60 Million Texas High School Stadium Deemed Unsafe for Football". NBC News.com. Retrieved May 21, 2014.