Tag: SoFI Stadium

SoFi Stadium’s camera setup will be ‘Super Bowl level’ with unique angles

SoFi Stadium will give fans in attendance unique replays and camera angles on the Oculus video board.

SoFi Stadium is going to be a state-of-the-art venue in more ways than one. Its translucent roof that has the ability to project images is one-of-a-kind, as is the Oculus scoreboard and sweeping canopy around the outside of the stadium.

In addition to those features, SoFi Stadium will also have cameras all over the field – and not just for TV broadcasts. The cameras in the stadium will give fans in attendance unique angles of the play that won’t be shown at home on TV.

“You’ll see better replays here than you’ll see at home (watching a game on TV),” Rams COO Kevin Demoff told the Los Angeles Daily News this week.

Those cameras will also provide the Rams and Chargers different angles not shown by the regular TV crews from FOX, CBS and NBC. That’ll allow them to use exclusive video footage to display on the screen and likely on their digital channels, too.

It’s all made possible by the “Super Bowl-level” number of cameras installed in the stadium, and the 4K Oculus video board.

From the Los Angeles Times:

Demoff talked about showing highlights from around the league and replays from in-house skycams and pylon cameras. He said: “I can promise you, the number of cameras we have in the stadium is Super Bowl level.”

The NFL is trying to find ways to get fans in stadiums, which is hard to do in today’s world with RedZone and Sunday Ticket at everyone’s fingertips. While unique replay angles won’t solve that problem, the whole experience at SoFi Stadium should help get fans to Rams and Chargers games.

[vertical-gallery id=628242]

Watch a timelapse of SoFi Stadium going from start to 85% done

The progress made on SoFi Stadium has been stunning.

The NFL will welcome two new stadiums to the mix in 2020 with the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, and the Las Vegas Raiders both getting new homes. SoFi Stadium is where the Rams and Chargers will play, and it’s set to open in July for a Taylor Swift concert and eventually the 2020 NFL season.

It’s been a long road to this point, but the stadium is now more than 85% done. The Oculus scoreboard is being built, the roof panels are being installed and the finishing touches are coming together.

The stadium’s Twitter account released a video of it going from nothing to 85% completed, and the progress made is stunning.

The stadium was supposed to open in 2019, but it was delayed a year. It’ll eventually host a Super Bowl, 2028 Olympic events and a national championship game, among others, and be the center of Hollywood Park.

Construction on the surrounding area will continue for quite a while, including a hotel, NFL offices and more.

[vertical-gallery id=628242]

Get a look inside SoFi Stadium with new photos and videos

SoFi Stadium is more than 85% complete.

It won’t be long before the Los Angeles Rams are taking the field at SoFi Stadium wearing new uniforms, helmets and colors – as well as a refreshed logo. The stadium is close to being finished, which COO Kevin Demoff said on Wednesday it will be for Taylor Swift’s opening concerts on July 25 and 26.

Members of the media were treated to a tour of the stadium this week, sharing photos and videos inside the spectacular venue. The progress that’s been made in Inglewood is remarkable, as the stadium is more than 85% complete.

“The finishes for the whole building, that’s the last piece,” Demoff said, via the Associated Press. “All of the structural stuff is (already) in place, and I think everybody here feels confident about the timeline and how it will come together. There’s been no indication to us that there’s been any slippage.”

Here’s a look at the stadium from under the swooping canopy, which is where fans can enter.

In addition to housing the Rams and Chargers, and hosting marquee events like the Super Bowl, national championship and the 2028 Olympics, SoFi Stadium also has a 6,000-seat amphitheater for more intimate concerts and events.

The Oculus video board will be one of the iconic parts of SoFi Stadium, as it will hang above the field to show videos, replays, stats and everything inbetween. It’s double-sided, too, so it’ll be visible from everywhere in the stadium.

It’s currently under construction on the ground level, and up close, you get a sense of how huge it really is.

The seats at SoFi Stadium rise much steeper than those at the Coliseum, making even upper-level views feel better than ever. They’re much closer to the field than the Coliseum’s, as seen from this photo – which is near the top of the upper level.

The clear glass roof is also a big feature of the stadium, allowing the sun to shine through, while also giving that open-air feeling, unlike most domes.

Fans can also watch the planes going in and out of nearby LAX. And once finished, some of the panels can be opened on hotter days.

The team store will be located near the entrance, which appears to be on one end of the stadium, and is sure to come with some great views of the Southern California landscape.

And here’s a sweeping video from inside the stadium, showing how great the view is from the end zone sections.

The Rams’ schedule has not yet been released, so we don’t know who they’ll open SoFi Stadium against – or if they’ll even be the first team to play there. It’s possible the Chargers will get the first home game, depending on travel and scheduling decisions made by the NFL.

Check it out: Take a virtual tour of SoFi Stadium from every section

Time to get a glimpse from your soon-to-be seats in the Los Angeles Chargers new stadium.

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to embark on a new journey as they move into their new stadium, which will be shared with the Rams in nearly eight months from now.

Many fans have already started buying their tickets, so they know exactly where they will be sitting. Now, they can get a feel of what that’s going to look like from their seats.

For those that already have seats locked in, or are curious to get a glimpse at seats to get in the near future – you can take a virtual tour to see what it looks like from every section in the stadium.

Here is a look from Section 103 – Row 10:

Going much higher up, here is a look from Section 444 – Row 3:

Taking it near the top of the stadium, here is a look from Section 541 – 10:

The completion of SoFi Stadium is close to coming to an end. The last update that we had, they were at about 85% of it being finished. After playing in a soccer stadium that didn’t even seat 30,000, the Chargers are eager for the new chapter in the glorious stadium in Inglewood, CA.

Take a virtual tour of SoFi Stadium with views from every section

Get a view from each section in SoFi Stadium.

The Los Angeles Rams are about eight months from taking the field at SoFi Stadium, though we’re not yet sure who they’ll face in their first home game at the new venue. Fans have already been purchasing personal seat licenses (PSLs) and season tickets, so they know where they’ll be sitting when SoFi Stadium opens.

They can get a view from their seats, too.

On the stadium’s website, you can take a virtual tour and get a view from every section in the stadium – from field-level seats to suites to upper-level seats. You can look around as if you were in the stadium, too, to see the roof, field, Oculus scoreboard and everything else.

Here’s a view from the 50-yard line in the VIP Section 219, Row 10.

And here’s what it looks like from higher up in Section 540, Row 3.

Even the supposed “worst seats in the house” don’t look bad at all, as seen here from Section 553, Row 17.

SoFi Stadium is nearing completion and as of the Rams’ last update, it was 85% done earlier this month. It’ll be quite the change from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where the Rams have played the last four years after moving from St. Louis.

[vertical-gallery id=628242]

Look: Aerial tour of SoFi Stadium shows Rams’ new home from above

SoFi Stadium is nearing completion, as this aerial tour shows.

Morale among Rams fans is probably pretty low after the team missed the playoffs this season, finishing with an unimpressive 9-7 record after making the Super Bowl a year ago. However, there is one big thing to look forward to in 2020: a brand new stadium in Inglewood.

SoFi Stadium is 85% complete, according to the Rams, and is set to open this summer. The Rams will move into the new venue for next season, sharing it with the Chargers. As the newest stadium in the NFL – along with the Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas – it’s going to be a state-of-the-art stadium for the two Los Angeles teams.

John Kay, who frequently shares videos of SoFi Stadium’s progress, posted a new video to his YouTube channel recently showing aerial shots of the stadium. It gives a glimpse at the 360-degree video board, the NFL offices going up next door and the swooping canopy around SoFi Stadium.

On Tuesday, Kay shared another video shot by himself near the grounds of SoFi Stadium. Construction workers can be seen on the roof, cranes are moving pieces into place, and Kay shows where the American Airlines Plaza will be located.

The Rams called the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum home for the last four years after moving back to the West Coast from St. Louis, but they’re undoubtedly ready for a new place to play their home games.

Look: Chargers, Rams stadium 85% complete

An update on the new home to the Los Angeles Chargers and Rams.

The Los Angeles Chargers and Rams’ 2019 season is behind them. But what awaits them is SoFi Stadium, the permanent home to both teams starting in August of 2020.

With seven months until they play their first game in the stadium located in Inglewood, CA, a lot of progress has been made. At the moment, it is more than 85% complete.

Here is a glance at the progress of the stadium:

Players and coaches of the Chargers are eager to move into their home after spending the past three seasons in Dignity Health Sports Park, the main stadium to the L.A. Galaxy of the Major League Soccer league.

The state-of-the-art arena that’s worth $5 billion will seat more than 70,000 and will not only house the Chargers and Rams, but will include retail and residence.

The stadium and the surroundings will be fully constructed this summer.

Rams share update on SoFi Stadium, which is 85% complete

SoFi Stadium is nearing completion with the Oculus video board currently being built inside.

The Rams’ tenure at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has officially come to an end after the team played its final game there on Sunday against the Cardinals. They spent the last four years with the Coliseum being their home stadium, but it was only temporary while their spectacular new venue was being built in Inglewood.

SoFi Stadium is nearing completion for the 2020 season and it looks incredible. It’s a state-of-the-art arena that will house the Rams and Chargers, as well as other offices for the NFL and NFL Network.

It will open this summer and on Thursday, Rams COO Kevin Demoff shared an update on the progress, saying it’s 85% complete.

Stan Kroenke’s vision to transform both the fan experience and our region will come to life this fall, reimagining gamedays for Angelenos and the entire NFL. SoFi Stadium will be a destination that will welcome Rams fans from around the world and is more than 85% complete, with the roof panel and seat installations underway. The Oculus, a first-of-its-kind 70,000 square foot double-sided display board with 4k video, is being assembled within the stadium. Our culinary experience, which will be uniquely Los Angeles and feature food made to order in front of your eyes, is being finalized. Additionally, we continue to focus on making this the best fan experience in the world with the latest technology, amazing partnerships, operational ease and our diehard fans. Last Friday, I toured 17 of our Season Ticket Members who make up our Rams Fan Council around the building and it was powerful to see first-hand their reaction to the stadium and invaluable to hear their ideas for what gamedays at the Rams House should be.

This year for the Rams will feature a lot of changes. In addition to the team moving into a new stadium, they’ll also get new uniforms, helmets, colors and an updated logo. Fans are understandably anxious and excited about the rebranding, but no one is worried about what games will be like at SoFi Stadium.

It’s going to be an incredible place to watch a football game, especially with the unique glass roof and Oculus scoreboard, which is being built inside the stadium right now.

[vertical-gallery id=627791]

Playing in new stadium ‘not a motivating factor’ for Chargers QB Philip Rivers

Playing in SoFi Stadium and getting their new journey started up is not a motivating factor when determining Philip Rivers’ future.

The Los Angeles Chargers start a new journey when they move into their new stadium with the Rams in Inglewood, CA in 2020.

But the question remains whether or not they are going to start a new era at the quarterback position.

For Philip Rivers, going from a stadium that had a seat capacity of 27,000 to one that seats nearly 80,000, as well as leading the Chargers into their new chapter is not a motivating factor in him wanting to be back next year.

The future for Rivers, who is slated to become a free agent, remains to be seen. Even though he has had a down year, the 38-year old still believes he can play football.

“I know I can still do it. And I know I can still do it at a high enough level for us to win. I have not done it well enough this year, but I still do love to play, and love to lead these guys and this team. It’s been an array of things that have compounded, to keep us from winning enough games to advance into the tournament,” Rivers said.

Rivers has thrown 21 touchdowns to 18 interceptions this season, giving many the reason to believe that his time has come to an end and that the Chargers must move on after this season.

Rivers believes that his playing days aren’t over. But he will use the time to evaluate his options when the season is over. Even if he does want to continue to play, that doesn’t mean it’s set and stone that he will back in the blue and gold, as it’s ultimately the franchise’s decision whether or not he returns next season.

Rivers has been with the team for 16 seasons, but 17 for the sake of loyalty is not guaranteed. Just look at Brett Favre and Joe Montana. The NFL is a business and the end result is winning, which the Chargers haven’t done this season, and they have yet to secure a Super Bowl with him under center.

“That doesn’t mean [having some really good plays lately] is good enough for someone to want you to keep playing. Because you have to maintain that consistency throughout games and do enough to win football games, which we haven’t done, and I haven’t done well enough this year,” Rivers said.

Look: Oculus construction is underway inside Rams’ SoFi Stadium

The revolutionary Oculus video board is under construction at the Rams’ new SoFi Stadium.

In just over two weeks from now, the Rams will be taking the field for their last home game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum – barring a playoff miracle. Next summer, they’ll be moving into their new home in Inglewood, which has since been named SoFi Stadium.

Construction is coming along well and progress is being made at a fairly rapid rate with the roof nearly finished and seats installed inside. One of the best features of the stadium is the video board that hovers above, which has been nicknamed the “Oculus.”

The roof is still coming together, but the Oculus is also under construction inside the stadium. John Kay shared a video of the stadium recently, which features photos of the Oculus.

And here’s a drone video of the stadium and scoreboard, which can be seen from directly above.

SoFi Stadium will open for its first event in July when Taylor Swift performs two shows there. While there is still plenty of work to be done, it’s easy to see how magnificent the stadium will be once it’s complete.

Here are a few other photos of the Oculus, as shared by a user on Twitter.

The Rams know which teams they’ll host at SoFi Stadium in 2020, and there are a few strong candidates to play in the home opener. The Cowboys and Patriots would be outstanding opponents for the Rams in their first game at the new stadium next year, as would a rival such as the Seahawks or 49ers.