Wednesday December 6, 2023

A $94M High School Football Stadium Coming In Texas?

  • It would be the most expensive school stadium ever built in Texas if approved.
  • The proposed stadium for Prosper Independent School District would seat 8,000.
It would be the most expensive school stadium ever built in Texas if approved.
Syndication: Austin American-Statesman
Linkedin
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

The Prosper Independent School District in Texas seeks to spend $94 million to build a new high school football stadium, a record amount for the state.

If Prosper ISD’s proposal gets approved, it would be the most expensive school stadium ever built in Texas by $14 million, according to The Dallas Morning News. The Texas school district is seeking $102.4 million in total bond funding for the football project, with $94 million going towards the new stadium and the remaining funds used for renovations to the district’s athletic facilities.

The proposed football stadium would seat 8,000 spectators. Prosper ISD’s existing stadium reportedly seats 12,000 and costs $53 million—meaning construction of its proposed new stadium would be nearly double the price.

Prosper is a town within the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area. According to the district, nearly 21,000 new homes have been built in Prosper ISD’s territory since 2016.

The school district will propose its football stadium project to voters on Nov. 7. 

High school football is a revered cultural tradition in Texas, with a fictional West Texas high school football team being the center of the “Friday Night Lights” TV series aired on NBC from 2006-2008. Next spring will see the launch of Prep Super League, a football league for elite high school players founded by ex-USFL president Brian Woods that will assist athletes with NIL deals.

Linkedin
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher before the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium.

Texas A&M Firing Jimbo Fisher, Paying $76M Buyout

The whole transaction could cost the Aggies between $100M and $150M.
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is named the MVP after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game Five of the 2023 World Series at Chase Field.

Rangers to Benefit From $100M-Plus MLB Postseason Player Pool

Rangers players could pocket over $500,000 each in bonuses.
Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after winning the LIV Golf Chicago golf tournament at Rich Harvest Farms.

Bryson DeChambeau to Launch New Topgolf Competitor

UnderPar Life’s first location will be in Westworth Village, Texas.
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager singles during the first inning of game one of the ALCS against the Houston Astros in the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park.

Rangers-Astros Produces Most-Watched ALCS Game 1 Since 2010

The Texas Rangers’ win over the Houston Astros averaged 7.27 million viewers.
podcast thumbnail mobile
Front Office Sports Today

NCAA Opens Door to Athlete Compensation

0:00
0:00

Featured Today

The College Football Playoff is considering rotating TV networks for the national championship game.

CFP Considers Super Bowl-Like Rotation For National Championship Game

Multiple networks could share rights to the championship game, sources told FOS.
Brett Favre
November 27, 2023

Favre Welfare Case Hold-Up? "AG’s Office Has Not Expressed Interest In Pursuing"

The DOJ interviewed Brett Favre in early 2020.
The future of the Pac-12 rests on a court decision.
November 24, 2023

The Pac-12 Plays Its Final Regular-Season Game. Then A Court Decides Its Fate.

The conference's future rests with a court decision.
Lane Kiffin
November 9, 2023

Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin Lawyers Argue for Dismissal of Player Lawsuit

FOS obtained audio of Lane Kiffin's interaction with the player behind lawsuit.

Careers

Powered By

Careers in Sports

Looking for a new job? Check out these featured listings and search for openings all over the world.
Wasserman
Multiple - USA Careers
Live Nation
Multiple - USA Careers
Saco Bay PT
Multiple - USA Careers

Commanders Spend Big On Current Home While Planning New Stadium

The Washington Commanders will keep upgrading FedEx Field.
November 30, 2023

Brisbane's Big Build: $1.8B Super Stadium For 2032 Olympics

Centerpiece venue for upcoming Games to be torn down, rebuilt.
A rendering of the SSG Landers new baseball stadium currently under construction in Incheon, South Korea.
December 1, 2023

Korean Baseball Team Building First Stadium With A Mall

The KBO’s SSG Landers are building a 21,000-seat stadium in Incheon.
Sponsored

NHL’s Chris Foster on Amplifying Content Distribution With Automation

Learn how the NHL is using WSC Sports to increase fan engagement.
Wimbledon center court on a partly sunny day
November 27, 2023

Wimbledon Expansion Fate Rests In London Mayor’s Office

London borough of Wandsworth votes against $250 million expansion bid.
A rendering of the inside of the proposed rebuild of Ryan Field.
November 21, 2023

Northwestern Secures Approval For New $800M Football Stadium

Northwestern's rebuild of Ryan Field can move forward after a contentious debate.
November 17, 2023

Tiger, Rory's New Golf League Dealing With Setback As Dome Collapses

The dome at SoFi Center in South Florida collapsed.
A rendering of the proposed renovations to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football stadium.
November 17, 2023

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Investing $65M in Stadium Renovation

It’s the biggest renovation since the venue opened in 1971.