The Metrodome was a utilitarian building that cost $55 million and came in under budget. U.S. Bank Stadium is a $1.1 billion palace – costing more than Target Field, TCF Bank Stadium and Xcel Energy Center combined.

Any comparisons between the past and upcoming home of the Vikings must be framed with that in mind. That said, here is a look at how the two buildings stack up against each other (with information gleaned from Vikings.com and other sources):

Metrodome CategoryU.S. Bank Stadium

1982 Year opened 2016

900,000Total square footage1.75 million

24 feet Concourse width32-50 feet

243 Club seats 8,000

Yes In-line skating? Yes

June 26, 1986: Bob Dylan/Grateful Dead/Tom Petty triple billFirst big concertsAug. 19-20, 2016: Luke Bryan the first night, Metallica the second

Sept. 12, 1982: Vikings 17, Tampa Bay 10First regular-season Vikings gameSept. 18, 2016: Vikings vs. Packers

Super Bowl XXVI: Washington 37, Buffalo 24Super Bowl, homeboyFeb. 4, 2018: Teams TBA