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
