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==Uses==

==Uses==

Stadiums are typically built to accommodate outdoor sports that require a large playing area, such as various [[football sport|football sports]], [[baseball]], or [[athletics]]. An exception to this is bullfighting. A stadium often doubles as a concert venue or for other public events (such as religious gatherings) that would be attended by thousands of people.

Stadiums are typically built to accommodate outdoor sports that require a large playing area, such as various [[football sport]]s, [[baseball]], or [[athletics]]. An exception to this is bullfighting. A stadium often doubles as a concert venue or for other public events (such as religious gatherings) that would be attended by thousands of people.

==Design==

==Design==

In the era of 21st century professional sports, stadium construction costs have surged to hundreds of millions of dollars. In the case of the [[National Football League]], the cheapest active stadium (adjusted for inflation) cost $154 million, while the most expensive cost $1.15 billion.<ref>McGinty Craven, J and Palmer, G. [http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/09/08/sports/20100908-stadium-sidebar.html?ref=sports "The N.F.L. Plays, the Public Pays - Graphic"]; ''The New York Times''; September 7, 2010</ref>

In the era of 21st century professional sports, stadium construction costs have surged to hundreds of millions of dollars. In the case of the [[National Football League]], the cheapest active stadium (adjusted for inflation) cost $154 million, while the most expensive cost $1.15 billion.<ref>McGinty Craven, J and Palmer, G. [http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/09/08/sports/20100908-stadium-sidebar.html?ref=sports "The N.F.L. Plays, the Public Pays - Graphic"]; ''The New York Times''; September 7, 2010</ref>

The high cost of stadiums means that [[taxpayer|taxpayers]] usually contribute to the cost of construction. Aside from ticket sales, cost recovery occurs through offering naming rights to the stadium, selling personal seat licences, renting out luxury boxes, or by increasing car rental and hotel taxes.<ref>Guilbaue, G ''et al''. [http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/99999999/SPORTS0302/412260350/1001/SPORTS/Stadium-deals-funding-sources-vary-widely-across-NFL "Stadium Deals, Funding Sources Vary Widely Across NFL"]; ''Shreveport Times''; (n.d.)</ref>

The high cost of stadiums means that [[taxpayer]]s usually contribute to the cost of construction. Aside from ticket sales, cost recovery occurs through offering naming rights to the stadium, selling personal seat licences, renting out luxury boxes, or by increasing car rental and hotel taxes.<ref>Guilbaue, G ''et al''. [http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/99999999/SPORTS0302/412260350/1001/SPORTS/Stadium-deals-funding-sources-vary-widely-across-NFL "Stadium Deals, Funding Sources Vary Widely Across NFL"]; ''Shreveport Times''; (n.d.)</ref>

In a few cases, the debt from a stadium's construction has outlived the stadium itself. In the 1970s, Giants Stadium was built in New Jersey. It was demolished less than 40 years later, while still carrying over $100 million in debt at the time of demolition.<ref>Belson, K. [http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/08/sports/08stadium.html "As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On"]; ''The New York Times''; September 7, 2010</ref>

In a few cases, the debt from a stadium's construction has outlived the stadium itself. In the 1970s, Giants Stadium was built in New Jersey. It was demolished less than 40 years later, while still carrying over $100 million in debt at the time of demolition.<ref>Belson, K. [http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/08/sports/08stadium.html "As Stadiums Vanish, Their Debt Lives On"]; ''The New York Times''; September 7, 2010</ref>