Orlando City Stadium (Orlando, FL)

Exploria Stadium is a football stadium in downtown Orlando, Florida. This is the home of Orlando City, which joined the Major League Football (MLS) as an expansion franchise in 2015, and their sister club of the National Women’s Football League (NWSL), Orlando Pride. With the tadion was completed in time for the opening of the home in Orlando City the season of March 5, 2017, and it became the first place in history to be constantly hosted by the MLS, NWSL and USL teams in the same place this year.

Basic information

Arena capacity: 25 500 spectators

Address: 655 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32805, USA

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 28.5411 ° N 81.3893 ° W 

Year of construction: February 24, 201  7

Cost of construction: 155 million dollars

Field: lawn with dimensions of 120 yards × 75 yards (110 m × 69 m)

Seating Plan Orlando City Stadium

Orlando City SC Visitor Bench and Bench

• Orlando City SC Bench — Orlando City SK sideline is in front of Section 16;
• Bench for visitors — the side line for visitors is in front of section 14.

Shaded & Covered Seats

About half of all seats in the Orlando City stadium offer some type of shade or cover. Below is a sample of the seats that are at least partially covered or shaded at different times of the day.

• Lines L and above in section 31 are covered;
• Lines L and above in Section 1 are covered;
• Lines A and above in section 137 are covered;
• Lines A and above in section 138 are covered.

Support section

The fans section at Orlando City Stadium runs through sections 22-28. All seats in the fan sections are publicly available, and fans in these sections are encouraged to stand and sing throughout the match.

Where to buy tickets?

Tickets for the football club “Orlando City” and related events can be purchased front-office of the football club “Orlando City”, www.ticketmaster.com, as well as through any Ticketmaster location. These sources are the only authorized ticket agents in the Orlando City Football Club. Please note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity of tickets received from any other source.

Guests must always bring tickets with them when visiting the event.

Opening hours

The Exploria Stadium ticket office is only open on event days.

Opening hours: Orlando City — 3 hours before the match. Orlando Pride — 2 hours before the match and will be open until 60 minutes after the start of the match or event.

For all non-Orlando City Football Club events, ticket office hours are determined by the artist, promoter or organizer of the event.

The ticket office is located at gate A, which is located in the southeast corner of the stadium. There is no short-term parking in front of the stadium, where you can buy tickets, pick up a ticket by phone or leave tickets in Wille.

Tickets for Orlando City matches start at $25 for a permanent room. Tickets at the end of the upper level zone start at $26, and side seats can vary from $36 to $65 and up. This means that investments for a family of four will exceed $100 just for tickets. You also need to add parking cost and benefits. Nevertheless, the impressions of the game in Orlando City SC are just incredible, and perhaps you should definitely see them when visiting City Beautiful — everything here is worth the money.

How to get there?

Orlando City Stadium and all the professional Orlando sports stadiums in the city center are easily accessible. . Driving along I-4, you literally drive a few meters from the Amway Center and can easily see the Orlando city stadium just two blocks away, so finding the object is almost impossible. But if you somehow get lost, signs everywhere in the city center point the way to the Orlando City Stadium.

Recommended routes D about the city center and Parking Parameters

Given the construction on I-4 and 408, the city recommends the following routes if you are driving to the city center by highway:

Driving directions from Interstate 4

Coming from the West on I-4

Get off at Amelia Street (83A), Turn right onto Amelia Street, then turn right onto Orange Avenue. From the west and east you can reach several city garages from Orange Avenue in this south direction.

From East to I-4

Sign out at Colonial (84), turn left on Colonial, then right on Orange Avenue. Access to several city garages is possible from both West and East Orange Avenue in this south direction. Alternatively, exit Colonial (84) and go straight to Hughey. Access to several city garages is possible both from the west and east of Huey in this south direction.

Driving directions from 408

From the East to 408

Take exit Rosalind Avenue (11A), turn left onto South Street, then right onto Rosalind Avenue. Access to several city garages is possible from both the west and east side of Rosalind Avenue in this north direction.

From the East to 408

Take exit Rosalind Avenue (11A), turn left onto South Street, then right onto Rosalind Avenue. Access to several city garages is possible from both the west and east sides of Rosalind Avenue in this north direction .

Coming from the West on 408

Turn onto Orange Avenue (10C), turn right on Orange Avenue, which will become Rosalind Avenue. Access to several city garages is possible from both the west and east side of Rosalind Avenue in this north direction.

On Orlando City stadium itself has no garage or parking. However, the team owns and/or rents several lots in the area, and parking tickets can be purchased (usually from third-party vendors) for parking there. The Geico Garage Center Amway is also open for parking on game days. However  , There are also countless parking options on the plots and fields around Orlando City Stadium on game day in all directions. Orlando City also sells parking tickets at a special price for games to various parties in the city center of Orlando and its surroundings.

In addition to parking, there are several bus lines that pass by Orlando’s city stadium, and the Orlando Lynx bus system center is right in the city center, just 10 minutes walk from the stadium gate. Fans can also take the Sunrail train from the north and south, usually for free, on game days. Near Amway Center there are stations from which you can get there, so the walk from the station to Orlando City Stadium is short. All this shows, that if you get to Orlando City stadium and can not find a parking spot or a simple way to get there, you just do not see.

Once inside, the fans should notice that the team uses a “clean bag” policy, so the entry of items into the game will be extremely limited.

Where to eat?

Food and drink at the Orlando City Stadium for MLS games echoes what you find in the Orlando Pride matches. Standards are all there, from pizza to hamburgers, from hot dogs to nachos, and fans can choose from this traditional fare at the stadium. In addition, the price of each item is reduced by a few dollars if you are a member of the bonus program of the Orlando City fan club or a seasonal ticket holder.

Orlando City Stadium has play areas all over the main hall from all sides during games, which means that you usually don’t have to wait too long or go too far to eat or drink.

Fans can expect to find other special items, as well as the stadium of Orlando City. A variety of sausages can be bought for $ 10 (chorizo, Tuscany or hot Italian in the menu), and you can also find braised pork with raspberries and cherry peppers, served with chips and pickled cucumbers for $ 13. For the same price you get juicy carved beef brisket with french fries and chips. If you are looking for a drink, soft drinks will rise in price from $ 5, and beer will cost you $8-10.

Atmosphere

Throughout Florida, there is nothing like football in Orlando City. A few hours before the gate opens, the party begins. Groups of supporters march massively through the streets of Orlando, sing, knock on drums, and stick out purple smoke bombs when they head for the main gate. Once inside, the northern end zone turns into a Wall, a support section only for permanent, which resembles English football fields. What is nice in this area for regular fans who are not members of fan groups is that in each SRO space there is a cup holder and clearly marked lines on which every person should stand.

The seats of the whole stadium are separate chairs with backs, which makes each seat from the first row down to the corners of the upper level comfortable.

Orlando City Stadium itself is beautiful and easy to navigate. Around the hall you can meet people with signs that say they can answer any of your questions. This means that no matter how you lose, you can always find your way back.

The stadium also uses the paperless ticket method, meaning each ticket is digital — fans simply download the Orlando City app or Ticketmaster and get access to their tickets in order to get to the stadium.

The whole game is that groups of supporters sing in unison from The Wall, supporting the energy of the whole game regardless of the score on the field. When Orlando scores goals, the whole stadium flashes and the Wall fills with purple smoke and waves flags when “ Violet Haze ”plays all over the stadium. After each game, the team locks their weapons and goes to the Wall to greet their fans. .

Neighborhood

What can you say about the center of Orlando? Orlando City Stadium is literally a few blocks from the popular Church Street area, Orlando’s reincarnation center as a gourmet and entertainment venue. The city of Orlando over the past few years has become a thirst for sports — thanks to the growing popularity of Orlando City SC and the renewed interest in Orlando Magic and Orlando Solar Bears, City Beautiful loves sports.

The immediate area around Orlando City Stadium includes suburbs to the west and the city center in the center to the east. There are many hotels nearby, and since the stadium is two blocks from I-4, getting to other resorts and hotels in the Greater Orlando area is also easy. Fans can easily stay at Crowne Plaza Orlando-Downtown, Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando or at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown, and still easily reach the arena. In addition, in the Orlando area there are many hotels and resorts, both in the city center and south towards the theme parks. Disney resorts, perhaps the furthest from Orlando City Stadium, are just 30 minutes away from the road.

For local restaurants, Lion’s Pride is one of the most popular sports bars in Church Street. Fans also visit The Rusty Spoon, Jernigan’s Restaurant and Chela Tequila & Tacos. If you want to delve into the heart of Orlando City fan territory, supporters meet before and after playing at the nearby Broken Cauldron bar. And if you want to see the sights, Lake Eola Park is just a few blocks away. This park is a landmark in Orlando, where there is also a weekly farmers market on Saturdays morning, and on weekends you can find another, better farmers market. Orlando City Stadium. In addition, being in Orlando, you are also a short drive from thetheme parks of the Walt the Disney World, Sea World or Universal Studios.

The fans

The fans in Orlando are not thrilled — there is little to say about their love for their team. From the first start to the final whistle, you can hear the fans singing the songs of a group of supporters.

Whenever a bad call comes in, fans erupt with shouts of “Ref You Suck!” Or “Ref is owned by OBT” (the local directory, anyone in Orlando can help fill you up when you arrive). However, in the lyrics rarely utter curses, and all fans are polite towards visitors — even fans from the other team treat everyone with respect and courtesy.

But the best part is that almost every game is either sold out or almost full, regardless of the team record, which means that experience and enthusiasm will not differ during the season.

Additionally

Orlando City Stadium has 49 multi-colored seats in the bottom bowl, as a tribute to 49 lives lost during the shooting at the Pulse nightclub, and the team also has a talisman that roams the stadium and meets fans and young children.

The Supporters march is worth it to see him when his home team is in the city, as the huge crowd seizes roads in Orlando with smoke and songs on their way to their home stadium. In addition, the Orlando City Stadium has a variety of seating options and vantage points throughout the stadium that fans can watch, including Disney World Lion and Sun Pass.

Design

The is an architectural firm Woods Bagot has released their stadium drawings on their website. The team announced that these drawings were released without their knowledge or participation, and that they had not yet chosen an architect. Woods Bago proceeded to remove images from their site. The design phase began when Mayor Buddy Dyer and some Orlando City employees went to Kansas City to begin work with the design firm Populous.

Initial stadium performances offered 18,000 seats, including 2,500 club seats. It will also have 300 places in special suites. The stadium area is about 290,000 square feet, of which 120,000 square feet is reserved for the bowl. It is also assumed that there will be bars, shops and restaurants.

The stadium has an open area, where those passing by can be seen inside, since the field I S is 8 feet below street level. Initially it was planned that the capacity would be 19,500 people, and the design possibilities in the future would increase to 25,000 people. This was modified to simply build a room of 25,000 in the initial construction, rather than wait for another construction period. Field grass, with canopies over the fans, to protect them from the elements and increase the noise level.Four times the life size of a lion sculpture was supposed to miss the entrance. Immediately before the start of the game, the lion turned 180 ° to “observe” what was happening. At the southern end of the square, next to the main entrance to Church Street and Terry Avenue, a festive square with palm trees was built (the streets are closed for vehicles). A balcony-style bar was also planned just below the 360 ​​° view. The rest section on the northern tip is dedicated to members of supporters clubs. In accordance with the proposal — and, if building codes and regulations permit, there are no seats on it, but there is a handrail and additional space for “safe standing”. The section with a capacity of 3,811 people, known as “The Wall”, began as a small but hot collection of fans from the two main groups of supporters, The Ruckus and Iron Lion Firm. The supporters section would also have its own “pub style” area.

Heineken announced a partnership with several MLS teams, including Orlando City, making Heineken the team’s official beer, as well as giving Heineken the right to name the bar at ground level on the south side of the stadium. In addition to the announcement, a new rendering of the south side of the stadium was released.

Panasonic has been declared the “Official Technology Partner” team in exchange for something that Panasonic supplies LED displays on the field and in the form of the front panel, the main scoreboard at the south end of the field and dozens of flat television screens throughout the stadium suites, offices and performance zone. In addition, Panasonic provides technology solutions such as security cameras, control rooms and other key components for the new stadium.

The stadium includes 49 multi-colored seats in section 12 as a memorial dedicated to the memory of victims of shooting in a nightclub Orlando 2016.

History

The Orlando city acquired the city center for $ 8.2 million, which will be used for the construction of $ 110 ML football stadium million. However, in May, the Florida House of Representatives could not vote on a bill that was passed by the Senate, which would have allocated 30 million dollars of public funds for the stadium project. SC President Orlando City Phil Rawlins responded by expressing an intention to find alternative funding and continue to look for an extension to MLS.

Orlando football stadium in the city center close to securing funding, when Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer reached an agreement on an agreement to provide financial support to various projects of Orlando, including new MLS soccer stadium. The latest event in financing the stadium was a vote on the use of the existing tourist tax to finance the last quarter of a stadium project worth $ 80 million.  T he is the Orange County Board of Representatives voted 5-2, to approve the use of $ 20,000,000 in the tax development of tourism funds to build a multi-purpose football $ 84,000,000 stadium in downtown Orlando.

The National Student Sports Association (NCAA) announced that the NCAA Women’s Football Championship will be held at the new stadium in 2016 and 2017.

T he is the team announced, that the location of the stadium will be moved one block to the west, to avoid delays on the opening day of — the belief Deliverance Temple fight claims eminent domain of the city. The new location led to the closure of Parramore Avenue between Church Street and Central Boulevard, as the stadium was built right on top of the street along which the road now passes.

The club played their home MLS matches at Citrus Bowl. C president Phil Rawlins LUB announced, that the construction of the stadium the team takes four months longer than expected, and that the team will remain in the Citrus Bowl (renamed World The Camping Stadium then).

On March 5, 2017, Orlando City began the 2017 season, taking the New York FC in the first match at the stadium. Kyle Larin scored the first goal in the history of the stadium, as Orlando won 1–0 in front of a sale of 25,550 people.