In less than 10 months, the massive reconstruction project completely demolished the stadium’s entire lower bowl, leaving only the upper level stands remaining. Approximately 90 percent of the Orlando Citrus Bowl is all-new and was designed to enhance the fan experience. All these enhancements and amenities will not only make the stadium competitive in today’s market but will continue to ensure it remains the destination for memorable events and experiences in Central Florida.
Among the new features and enhanced amenities:
- Capacity of 65,000 for sporting events, 75,000 for non-sporting events
- More than 41,000 new lower bowl seats, each with chair backs and six more inches of legroom
- Two wide concourses that connect throughout the whole stadium
- Vibrant open-air façade
- 20,000-square-foot plaza deck in the north end zone
- Multiple large-scale video displays
- Game day favorite concessions with healthy and gluten-free options
- New, larger team facilities and locker rooms with dedicated spaces for coaches, equipment, trainers, cheerleaders and officials with an attached media room
On Saturday, November 22, the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic will be the first event hosted in the newly reconstructed stadium. The new stadium will continue to host signature events like the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic, Orlando’s historic bowl games and Monster Jam. In addition to these regular events, the new stadium will draw more high-profile events like neutral-site college football games, NFL preseason matchups, big-name concerts and more.