Over the summer the $260 million soccer stadium finished construction and hosted its first game which was the US Women’s National Team against Nigeria. My sister and I got tickets to the game and experienced the stadium on opening day. The stadium seats 20,500 that are open-air and have no netting between the field and the stands. This creates what one sources calls “intimate viewing experience and an unequaled event atmosphere”.  My sister and I sat front row behind the goal, and we had such a fun time that we bought tickets to the first Austin FC game. There are so many unique features like fog machines and a 100% field lighting system that can change colors which make the experience so much more thrilling.

The stadium not only has unique design that incorporates a lot of green because of the team color, but it is also going green by designing sustainable features. It is on track to become LEEDv4 certified. They used an energy-efficient HVAC system, enhanced recycling and wase management, and even free bike valet on site to encourage active transportation. The stadium is meant to create a lively and thrilling experience for the Austin FC team as well as the fans to get more and more people out to the games. I would say that it succeeded in its mission, and I can’t wait to go to another game.

Source: Austin FC & Q2 Stadium: What You Need to Know | Visit Austin, TX (austintexas.org)