Convention Center & Dome renovation/expansion

DogtownBnR · Post3:49 PM - Apr 28#7012026-04-28T15:49+00:00

^ Do you think this new setup will lead to the Dome finally getting a major sponsor & advertisers?

With regards to the Taylor Swift discussions a few weeks ago, let's keep in mind that 2018 Swift stop in STL was at Enterprise. The KC show was at Arrowhead & the Indy show was at Lucas Oil. Both significantly larger venues. (Obviously impacting attendance figures)

soulardx · Post3:51 PM - Apr 28#7022026-04-28T15:51+00:00

dbInSouthCity wrote: ↑
12:22 PM - Apr 28
As part of this bill, the Dome is getting about $5m a year from the county hotel tax going forward, basically it closes its 10 year $155m maintenance need.

Private operators should also be named soon.

Thought experiment - would STL County in 2026 agree to subsidize a downtown STL convention center to the tune of $5M/year? Keep in mind, I think it's wholly appropriate but....different world.

StlAlex · Post4:01 PM - Apr 28#7032026-04-28T16:01+00:00

DogtownBnR wrote:^ Do you think this new setup will lead to the Dome finally getting a major sponsor & advertisers?

With regards to the Taylor Swift discussions a few weeks ago, let's keep in mind that 2018 Swift stop in STL was at Enterprise. The KC show was at Arrowhead & the Indy show was at Lucas Oil. Both significantly larger venues. (Obviously impacting attendance figures)

Taylor Swift was at the Dome in 2018 and drew nearly 48,000. She hasn't been at Enterprise since 2015 when she had 2 shows for a combined 30,000.

In 2013 she had 29k across 2 nights at Enterprise, in 2011 she had 28k across 2 nights at Enterprise, and 14k in 2009.

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DogtownBnR · Post4:51 PM - Apr 28#7042026-04-28T16:51+00:00

^Yep, you're right...my bad.

I would guess she'd sell out in 2026 no matter where she plays, including STL, as her popularity has gone through the roof since the last time she was here.

dbInSouthCity · Post9:17 PM - Apr 28#7052026-04-28T21:17+00:00

soulardx wrote: ↑
3:51 PM - Apr 28
dbInSouthCity wrote: ↑
12:22 PM - Apr 28
As part of this bill, the Dome is getting about $5m a year from the county hotel tax going forward, basically it closes its 10 year $155m maintenance need.

Private operators should also be named soon.
Thought experiment - would STL County in 2026 agree to subsidize a downtown STL convention center to the tune of $5M/year? Keep in mind, I think it's wholly appropriate but....different world.

Well, it is. The bribe is they get $50m that the account already has to patch their deficits. But going forward that money goes to the dome maintenance account and in about a decade grows to $15m a year. It generates $15m a year now but $10m goes to various bonds related to sports complexes built in the county

addxb2 · Post9:29 PM - Apr 28#7062026-04-28T21:29+00:00

^ A reminder of St. Louis County's financial situation. Government finance equivalent of trading in grandmas jewelry to pay down a credit card.

Ragtimer · Post7:11 PM - Apr 29#7072026-04-29T19:11+00:00

The International Robotics Competition is underway in Downtown St. Louis, bringing in an estimated 15,000 people each day and a projected total $32 million regional impact. Perhaps even more important, these kids are being newly introduced to St. Louis and hopefully having positive experiences in the city. This sort of event is a great way to show off the city to up-and-coming generations who may want to live here eventually. The competition will be held in St. Louis both this year and in 2027 after being moved from Dallas (yuk) where it resided for 5 years.

St. Louis students compete in international robotics contest - STLtoday.com

moorlander · Post10:58 PM - Apr 29#7082026-04-29T22:58+00:00

When the Black Eyed Peas were at their peak they were the surprise musical act for the robotics convention. That was a great show! I wonder who they have on the schedule this year.

addxb2 · Post11:27 PM - Jun 15#7092026-06-15T23:27+00:00

Just an idea for an exterior renovation motivated by all the press the exterior of the Dome has been getting.

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EssTeeEll · Post3:24 PM - Jun 16#7102026-06-16T15:24+00:00

^ Nothing too flashy, but pretty amazing what some new/additional windows, lights, and just one logo/sign can do for it. Would be a very welcomed refresh.

STLcommenter · Post5:41 PM - Jun 16#7112026-06-16T17:41+00:00

We can’t miss a golden opportunity to bring the CheckerDome name back!

framer · Post9:07 PM - Jun 16#7122026-06-16T21:07+00:00

I love the sentiment, but I'm afraid that looks more like a giant Rally's.

marc1015 · Post9:43 PM - Jun 16#7132026-06-16T21:43+00:00

Heres my vision for a exterior renovation to the dome to match the new convention center and new transparent roof

dbInSouthCity · Post1:52 AM - Jun 17#7142026-06-17T01:52+00:00

There is going to be a multi day 60,000-80,000 person saint beatification convention at the dome at end of September. Expecting people from all over the world

DogtownBnR · Post1:28 PM - Jun 17#7152026-06-17T13:28+00:00

Does anyone know if the tunnel from the Dome to the Casino is still open & in use for people going back & forth? It has been a long time since I used it. Just curious.

jshank83 · Post1:33 PM - Jun 17#7162026-06-17T13:33+00:00

DogtownBnR wrote: ↑
1:28 PM - Jun 17
Does anyone know if the tunnel from the Dome to the Casino is still open & in use for people going back & forth? It has been a long time since I used it. Just curious.

I used it a year or two ago.

DogtownBnR · Post1:36 PM - Jun 17#7172026-06-17T13:36+00:00

^ I guess it still being used then. Always thought that was a cool feature of the Dome.

Note Speak · Post6:56 PM - Jun 17#7182026-06-17T18:56+00:00

DogtownBnR wrote: ↑
1:28 PM - Jun 17
Does anyone know if the tunnel from the Dome to the Casino is still open & in use for people going back & forth? It has been a long time since I used it. Just curious.

It's still open. We used it for most of the Battlehawks games. However the "people movers" are all non functioning at this point.

dbInSouthCity · Post3:44 PM - Today#7192026-07-06T15:44+00:00

Back to our convention center, renovation of the front entrance as started, the dated video board is coming out and new LED boards will be on the building

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