A redevelopment of Globe Life Park if a new retractable-roof ballpark is built for the Texas Rangers could include an amphitheater, condos and retail — with as much of the facility retained as possible. (more…)
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Ballpark Proponents, Opponents Go to Work
As a referendum on a new Texas Rangers ballpark approaches, both proponents and opponents of the project are pitching their respective cases. (more…)
Council Unanimously Approves New Rangers Ballpark; Vote Up Next
The Arlington City Council unanimously approved a development plan for a new $1-billion Texas Rangers retractable-roof ballpark, clearing the way for voter approval in a fall referendum. (more…)
New Rangers Ballpark: A Billion Dollars, 2021 Opening
The Texas Rangers unveiled all the details for a new retractable-roof ballpark to replace Globe Life Park, and it’s a doozy – a price tag of a billion dollars, a capacity between 42,000 and 44,000, a 2021 opening and a 30-year team commitment to Arlington. (more…)
New Retractable-Roof Ballpark On Tap for Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers and the City of Arlington are planning a new retractable-roof ballpark to replace Globe Life Park, as the team decides to directly address perhaps the worst thing about attending a home ballgame: the hot Texas sun. (more…)
Rangers add more high-def signage for 2016
Another ballpark videoboard upgrade to report: the Texas Rangers are adding a new LED videoboard to Globe Life Park under some interesting circumstances: the board will be in direct sunlight, so brightness is an important factor. (more…)
Will entertainment development lead to new Rangers ballpark?
With the city of Arlington committing at least $50 million toward an entertainment development across from Globe Life Park, one big issues arises: Is a new ballpark in the cards for the Texas Rangers? (more…)
Mixed-use development pitched for Globe Life Park
A $200-million mixed-use development near Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers, has been pitched by the team and the city of Arlington. (more…)
Out of playoffs, Rangers embark on ballpark improvements
Unceremoniously dumped from the MLB playoffs, the Texas Rangers have embarked on improvements to Rangers Ballpark instead of hosting postseason games. The Rangers had planned on some $10 million in improvements to the ballpark, including the addition of a new row of luxury seats behind home plate and some concessions upgrades in the concourse. The […]
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington / Texas Rangers
Rangers Stadium in Arlington is a sprawling, retro facility that feels more like a downtown ballpark than what it is: a surbuban facility. Year Opened: 1994 Capacity: 49,288 Architect: Design Architect, David M. Schwarz Architectural Services of Washington, D.C.; Architect of Record, HKS Dimensions: 332LL, 390LC, 400C, 407RC, 381RC, 377R, 325RL Playing Surface: Grass Website: […]