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Ford Field Information

Located in the heart of downtown Detroit's entertainment district, Ford Field is an industry-leading sports and entertainment development that hosts - in addition to Lions football - sporting events, concerts, banquets, corporate meetings, special events and much more.
Ford Field will also house a variety of tenants including restaurants, entertainment venues and business offices.

Our primary goal is for you to enjoy unique and exciting experiences at Ford Field. We are certain that the excitement of the National Football League, coupled with an unrivaled mix of high-end entertainment, will make for a year-round family destination that is fun, first-class and distinctively Detroit.

SITE AND BUILDING INFORMATION
Entire worksite area: 25 acres (approximately)

Total square feet of building
: 1,826,250 (includes lease space)

Type of foundation
: Caissons

Type frame
: Concrete and Steel

Type roof frame
: Structural Steel

Deepest penetration into ground (caissons)
: 128 feet from main concourse level

Deepest penetration into ground (field level)
: 40'10" from main concourse level

Highest point above ground once completed
: 128 feet from main concourse

Total cubic yards of concrete to be used
: 58,560 cubic yards

Total material excavated for lower bowl and field level
: 300,000 cubic yards

SEATING INFORMATION
Overall Capacity
: 65,000

Lower and upper bowl seats manufacturer
: Hussey Seating Company

Size of upper and lover bowl seats
: 19"

SUITES
Number of suites
: 132

Suites in warehouse (south side)
: 115

Suites on north side
: 17

Variety of suites
: 8

Capacity range of individual suites
: 8-30

Suite seat manufacturer
: Visteon Corporation

Size of suite seats
: 21"

CLUB LEVEL
Number of club seats
: 8,600

Club seat manufacturer
: Visteon Corporation

Size of club seats
: 21"

STADIUM ACCESS
Gate entrances: 7

Main entrance doors
: 32; 3'2"x8'7"

Escalators
: 8

Elevators
: 16

Staircases
: 23

Accessible ramps
: 5

RESTROOMS
Public restrooms (not including private suite facilities)
: 105
Men: 43
Women: 49
Family: 13

ADDITIONAL STADIUM INFORMATION
First aid rooms: 6

ATMs
: 9

Ticket Will Call Location
: Gate A (corner of Brush St. and Adams St.)

LOCKER ROOMS
Total locker rooms
: 11

FIELD LEVEL
Playing surface
: FieldTurf

Area of field level
: 97,000 sq. ft.

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