{"id":160131,"date":"2026-02-18T18:30:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/160131\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T18:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:30:15","slug":"camping-world-stadiums-400-million-renovation-is-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/160131\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping World Stadium\u2019s $400 million renovation is underway"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Credit: Rendering via Camping World Stadium<\/p>\n

Construction has begun on Orlando\u2019s renovation of Camping World Stadium, a project focused on creating a more modernized, comfortable and competitive venue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This $400 million project aims to increase the longevity of the stadium as an economic beacon. The revamp is entirely funded by Orange County\u2019s Tourist Development Tax, the 6% fee on all Orange County hotel stays and lodgings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Planned upgrades include hurricane bracing, a retractable stage pocket to accommodate large bands, and increased seating capacity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Renovations were first proposed in 2023 and met with skepticism from Orange County Commissioners<\/a>, who questioned the community benefits of the high-priced project. They weren\u2019t approved the first time around, but eventually got the go-ahead in late 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The project, one of many sets of renovations since Camping World Stadium was built in 1936, is expected to be complete by summer 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n

By that time, the plan says seating will increase by nearly 5,000 with renovations to the aging upper bowls, the addition of a new upper bowl on the north side, and new premium suites. Additionally, the stadium will modernize its systems to enhance competitiveness, the city says.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The overhaul will proceed in phases to allow events to continue at the stadium.<\/p>\n

A major $207 million reconstruction in 2014 opened the stadium to hosting several prominent events and sold-out concerts. With this latest revamp, all of the elements from the 2014 work are being replaced.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The upgrades are planned to be completed in time for Orlando to host the Jacksonville Jaguars \u201chome\u201d games in 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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