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Caesars Superdome renovations include upgraded Wi-Fi, cell service

Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on renovations for the Caesars Superdome. One point of emphasis? Upgraded Wi-Fi and cellular service:

New Orleans Saints fans will soon get their first up-close look at extensive renovations to the Caesars Superdome, which has seen $560 million in work to upgrade the venue’s facilities over the last few years.

While this work has touched all aspects at the stadium from new field-level suites to improved concessions offerings, more-spacious atriums and concourses and smoother crowd movement, today we’re getting a look at the infrastructure behind cell service and Wi-Fi Internet access. Anyone who futilely tried to call their ride while navigating the crowded, sloping concrete ramps that mazed through the Superdome before knows that struggle.

“The usage of technology by our fans as part of their gameday experience and their demands will continue to increase,” Team president Dennis Lauscha told the Saints website. “It is important to provide the strongest and most reliable connectivity for our fans as possible with the Caesars Superdome transformation project. With these upgrades, we will offer a guest experience that features the most effective wireless technology available.”

An array of 16 new MatSing MS-48H180 antennas has been bolted to the Superdome roof and painted black to avoid standing out to the naked eye; each weighs about 600 pounds and is rated for hurricane-force winds. A matching set was installed to the building’s interior, complimenting the 200 extant antennas, creating a mesh that is expected to improve cellular service as the Saints’ season continues. The setup is designed for “high-density environments” and can be tweaked by engineers as they gather data on how and where the heaviest usage occurs.

Improving cell phone service is just part of the project. Making wireless Internet access more convenient is part of their ambitions, too. The Superdome has added 2,500 new Wi-Fi access points all throughout the venue to creative more comprehensive coverage for fans, media, and the teams themselves. Keeping people connected with reliable service is a major boon.

So these are big steps in the right direction — towards a goal of keeping the Caesars Superdome in its place as a world-class venue for sports and entertainment. The goal is to continue hosting Super Bowls (including this year’s championship game), ambitious tours by superstar musicians like Beyonce and Taylor Swift, and major events like Wrestlemania, Monster Jam, and the NCAA basketball tournament, just to name a few. These upgrades help ensure greater longevity for the Superdome and avoid a costly new stadium construction. Hopefully the Saints and the Superdome officials can get a deal pushed across the finish line to keep the team playing there for the decades ahead.

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WATCH: Saints release video highlighting upgrades to Caesars Superdome

The New Orleans Saints released a video highlighting upgrades to the Caesars Superdome, many of which fans can expect for the 2023 season:

New Orleans Saints fans can expect some exciting changes and upgrades when they step into the Caesars Superdome this year. With the first Saints preseason game just three weeks away, the team released a video highlighting the work done at their home stadium this summer.

Fans should look out for a new 40-yard-long cocktail bar on the 100 level as well as spacious atriums at Gates B and H. There is a new array of concessions options as well, including grab-and-go sections and new dishes. And it’s all tied together with a system of escalators and wider concourses to ease traffic flow as fans make their way to their seats.

It isn’t finished yet — construction will continue into the 2024 offseason as the facility is modernized to endure another half-century of memories at Saints games and historic Super Bowl matchups. Stay tuned for more details.

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Construction Underway in Memorial Stadium

Construction is underway in Memorial Stadium to add one of the nation’s largest scoreboards. Clemson didn’t waste any time once the season was over getting the upgrade work underway. Clemson University’s Board of Trustees officially approved Phase 2 …

Construction is underway in Memorial Stadium to add one of the nation’s largest scoreboards.  Clemson didn’t waste any time once the season was over getting the upgrade work underway.

Clemson University’s Board of Trustees officially approved Phase 2 of facility improvements to Memorial Stadium in July.  The improvements will cost $65 million. The original plan was estimated at a of cost $68.7 million.

The updated plan also eliminates the additional seating in the east end zone that was part of the initial approval. Part A of the Phase 2 improvements includes premium seating in the West Zone with the addition of the concourse club and a new video board in the east end zone. It is scheduled to be completed in August of 2022.

The new renovations call for a new video board, which will measure 126 feet wide and 57 feet tall. Once it is completed, it will be ranked second in the ACC behind Florida State’s and eighth in the nation overall.

Radakovich spoke to TCI about the upgraded in July.

“Our fans have options,” he said. “We want to make sure when they come to the stadium, they feel like they are getting the best value for their money. Not only with the product out on the field, but the way that the whole game day atmosphere is pulled together.

“That is one of the reasons why the scoreboard was so big from the standpoint of getting that done and having that increased amenity there, as well as for those who are interested in that club experience and getting a new amount of inventory for our club patrons.”

Packers roster 2021: Upgrades or downgrades for every position group on offense

A breakdown of where the Packers got better or worse within the various offensive position groups this offseason.

Football isn’t a game of stagnation. Most coaches will say they’re getting better or getting worse, but they’re rarely staying the same.

How did the Green Bay Packers do this offseason?

To help preview the Packers roster leading into training camp, we’ll first look at the offensive position groups to determine if they’ve improved or regressed since Matt LaFleur’s team finished up their 2020 season in late January: