New Titans stadium construction at 75% completion. What to know about project

The new Titans stadium is scheduled for completion in February 2027, in time for the NFL season.

The $2.2 billion venue is located on the East Bank of the Cumberland River next to the current stadium, which will be demolished after the completion of the new stadium. The building of 2.1 million square feet is more than 75% complete, according to the Titans.

Here is what you need to know about the new Titans stadium:

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New Titans stadium capacity at 60,000. Here's why it's that small

The new Titans stadium will be an enclosed venue with a seating capacity of 60,000. That is 9,143 fewer seats than the current Nissan Stadium.

Titans CEO Burke Nihill said the smaller capacity was designed to enhance the fan experience, with more comfortable seating and better sight lines. It also would leave more room for luxury suites and premium seating. There will be a total of 130 suites and 126 studio boxes.

The capacity can be expanded by about 10,000 seats with temporary seats for major events like the Super Bowl. NFL officials have assured the Titans that the size is acceptable for a Super Bowl.

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Will new Titans stadium have a retractable roof?

The roof on the new Titans stadium will be enclosed and not retractable. Officials decided not to install a retractable roof after researching venues that had that feature and finding many are underused, with costly mechanical issues.

The translucent roof will allow for events to be held year-round, regardless of weather conditions.

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Will the new Titans stadium have grass or artificial turf?

The playing surface will be an artificial turf in the new Titans stadium. The specific type of artificial turf has not yet been revealed. According to the Titans' website, it will be "the absolute best, technologically advanced field surface available when the stadium is ready."

In 2023, the Titans switched from natural grass to monofilament, Matrix Helix Turf with organic infill at the current stadium.

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New Nissan Stadium concessions will have cashless checkout

In an effort to reduce long lines, fully cashless, checkout-free concessions powered by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology will be used.

There will be more than 40 market locations in the stadium where fans enter by tapping a credit card or mobile device, select items, and leave. Cameras and AI technology charge patrons as they exit.

Where will fans park at the new Nissan Stadium?

When thinking about parking at the new Titans stadium, fans should consider satellite or remote parking. The new stadium will have some traditional parking options, but there will be fewer parking spaces at the stadium than there are currently.

Titans officials plan to identify alternative methods for arriving at the stadium on event days, including preferred partner parking lots near the stadium, new public transportation options, ride-share and other transit solutions.

What will happen to the current Nissan Stadium?

The current Nissan Stadium, which opened in 1999, is scheduled to be demolished after the new stadium opens. The existing stadium will remain fully operational until then.

The space currently occupied by the old stadium will be transformed into a mixed-use development. It will be part of the East Bank redevelopment featuring affordable housing, restaurants, parks and retail space.

The distance between the old stadium and the new one is only 94 feet.

Former Vanderbilt QB overseeing construction of new Titans stadium

Tennessee Builders Alliance was selected to serve as the construction manager for the new Titans stadium. John Gromos, a former Vanderbilt quarterback and radio analyst, is principal-in-charge of Tennessee Builders Alliance.

Gromos played at Vanderbilt in 1985, 1988 and 1989 and threw for 3,331 yards and 16 touchdowns in his career. He also spent 19 years (1996-2015) as the color analyst for Vanderbilt football games on the radio.

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