Written By Sam Ekstrom (ColdOmaha.com)
Tuesday marked another milestone for US Bank Stadium as the media was permitted access to each area of the stadium for the first time.
Scroll through the tweets and photos below (@SamEkstrom) to see what lies in store at the Vikings’ new home.
Per Lester Bagley, the team has contributed over $600 million toward the stadium (54%). They will also pay $10 million per year in rent.
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
No joke, it’s actually quite bright when the sun shines through the ETFE roof. Might need sunglasses. pic.twitter.com/F755IFpFSS — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
Just outside the FMP Club. pic.twitter.com/CvI1nTdkB3
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
The press box view. Can’t wait. pic.twitter.com/8KUOhMMElZ — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
Suite level is covered with original art, old player photos and history walls like this. pic.twitter.com/Ig4U3OQIe7
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
A look inside one of the suites. All but one have been sold. Better act fast! pic.twitter.com/OpTlmMoGFx — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
From the West Bridge. pic.twitter.com/B5VqgueDou
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
This is the opposite side of the scoreboard. More great images. pic.twitter.com/GBE6WlCimg — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
Pretty fantastic lighting. pic.twitter.com/DCVephSGZn
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
Folks in Club Purple are living right. pic.twitter.com/c63SAM5kgd — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
Did I mention Club Purple has it good? pic.twitter.com/vfGujnhr3k
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
The Hyundai Club view of the field. pic.twitter.com/kr7qO5HKeu — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
Just inside the retractable doors. pic.twitter.com/aKMubyUUC3
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
#Art pic.twitter.com/sbBQ6ABFcm — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
Delta Sky360 Club. pic.twitter.com/aWXepR2JR0
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
The window to the press conference room can be turned on/off with the flip of a switch. pic.twitter.com/0V1TMmNAUD — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
The lockers in the middle of the room will be removed once the roster is trimmed down. pic.twitter.com/ulQOj0H0GH
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
This is what a 27-yard field goal from the left hash looks like in the new place. pic.twitter.com/Fzq7ortpJb — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
Not bad. #USBankStadium pic.twitter.com/U62tAJhW3w
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
pic.twitter.com/zSlAocuM50 — Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
Getting close to when a 12 p.m. kickoff would be; definitely some shadows in play. pic.twitter.com/EhJs8jOnlw
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 19, 2016
Just 40 days until the first preseason game!