La Porte Football stadium

[CS.]

Beautiful stadium.  I can't wait to visit next season when PNG travels there. 

[OlDawg]

Dr. Jackson has stated it will be ready for graduation this year. That’s right in the 18-24 month window that was originally proposed.

I’m sure the kids will be excited & be able to say they were the first graduating class in the new stadium.

[OlDawg]

Finishing touches are starting to go on...

New, quick drone video from press box angle.

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[CS.]

Beautiful stadium.  What is the seating capacity? Love how it wraps around.

[OlDawg]

2 hours ago, CS. said:

Beautiful stadium.  What is the seating capacity? Love how it wraps around.

Been told seating is the same (10,000) because it had to fit in the same footprint. District didn’t want to buy more land. Prudent move. The horseshoe allows for the bigger/UIL regulation track setups and press box while keeping the seating the same.

I think it’s a pretty unique setup for a high school stadium. I really like it as well.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

32 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Been told seating is the same (10,000) because it had to fit in the same footprint. District didn’t want to buy more land. Prudent move. The horseshoe allows for the bigger/UIL regulation track setups and press box while keeping the seating the same.

I think it’s a pretty unique setup for a high school stadium. I really like it as well.

I'm hoping Port Arthur Memorial has a playoff game there this upcoming season, not versus yall though 😁

[OlDawg]

23 hours ago, CS. said:

Beautiful stadium.  What is the seating capacity? Love how it wraps around.

Tried to look up some numbers for capacity. Of course, there are usually some design changes as the project progresses. But, I saw where there were supposed to be 500 more seats than old Bulldog. Numbers for seating (without Press Box, Viewing Deck, and possible allowable overflow by Fire Marshall using Concourse viewing) seem to range from 9,000-10,000. Not sure if any viewing will be allowed from Development Center deck during sold out games or not.

Should be enough seating for most events, but not feel empty because of oversizing. Spring game is May 14. So, I'll try to go and get some pics. Being told the bands/drill teams will sit on the horseshoe sections where the direct field viewing is all for paying fans.

Also being told all the technology is set up for broadcasting even better than LPSportsnet now, and the video screen is definitely jumbo sized. There's a rumor that LPSportsnet may partner with Texan Live--but still provide all the camera work, commentary & audio/visuals. Don't know truth of the rumor right now.

The cameras now don't do the size and scope of everything justice when seen in real life. If you've been to the Bulldog Centre for volleyball, basketball just due east of the stadium, you can kind of see the size difference, and Bulldog Centre isn't small at all. It's like a college arena complex.

The Board and Administration said they--as always--try to have the best facilities possible since they know many will not move on to college facilities, and they want the experience to be as good as it can be at LPHS for those that don't participate in activities at a higher level.

Now all we need is approval for DQ delivery via drone. Or, just have a DQ pickup counter in the stadium since it would still be fresh from the 5 minute walk. 😁

[Big Daddy Cool]

On 4/1/2025 at 12:35 PM, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

I'm hoping Port Arthur Memorial has a playoff game there this upcoming season, not versus yall though 😁

What better opponent than Port Arthur for a playoff game there.

[OlDawg]

11 hours ago, Big Daddy Cool said:

What better opponent than Port Arthur for a playoff game there.

LP would have to win a coin flip for Area Round or Regional Semi's. We play 12-5A Bi-District. Next realignment may make some changes for a possible district game again though. Doubtful if predistrict is possible since PO's are a distinct possibility.