Protective Stadium
Protective Stadium is an under-construction multi-purpose stadium located on the grounds of the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It will be home to the UAB Blazers football program, starting in 2021. The stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2022 World Games. Other events likely to be hosted in the stadium include the Magic City Classic and the Birmingham Bowl.[2][3][4][5]
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  Protective Stadium Location in Alabama  Protective Stadium Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°31′40″N 86°48′32″W |
|---|---|
| Owner | Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority |
| Operator | Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority |
| Capacity | 47,100[1] |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2019 |
| Opened | October 2, 2021 (Scheduled) |
| Construction cost | $175,000,000 |
| Architect | Populous |
| Tenants | |
| UAB Blazers (2021-present) Birmingham Bowl (2021-present) Alabama High School Athletic Association (2021–present, every three years) | |
References
- https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2020/06/18/protective-stadium-to-have-a-1-200-seat-increase.html
- "BJCC bond sale closes, generates $313 million for stadium, arena renovations". Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- "BJCC Reveals Protective Stadium Official Design Plans". Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- "BJCC And Protective Life Announce Naming Rights for Downtown Stadium". Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- "Protective wins naming rights for Birmingham stadium". Retrieved April 15, 2019.
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