Amlaham Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Couple of things: I don't think the Coyotes will end up moving here since they're already in negotiations with Tempe, Az to build a stadium there :( Sooooo Toyota Center's naming rights ends in 2023.... i'm sure they will try to renew, but I have a feeling Tilman Fertitta will not agree. Just speculation, but I have a feeling Fertitta is waiting to see if we get chosen to host the FIFA World Cup, because if/ when we do, I'm sure the naming right offers will be more enticing. I know that no games/ practice will be held at the Toyota Center, but one things for sure, it will get a lot of screen time when they display our city. Really hope we get a different name because I feel like Toyota, a Japanese car, doesn't really represent our city (nothing against the car). I know it's a long shot, but would be cool if Tilman can partner with Elon and name it Tesla Center or Space X Center, tbh anything sounds cooler than Toyota Center :/ (really hope I don't offend anyone) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 10:56 AM, Amlaham said: Really hope we get a different name because I feel like Toyota, a Japanese car, doesn't really represent our city (nothing against the car). The largest automaker in the world, who also sold more vehicles than any other in the US, doesn't represent our car-centric & international city? You know they also build the Sequoia & Tundra in Texas, right? Feel like Toyota Center is more fitting than Minute Maid Park. Particularly since Coca-Cola closed their offices in Sugar Land to move them to Atlanta. But I agree with you that something Space related would be cool. Doubt it would happen. Hopefully it won't be "Landry's Center". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 10:56 AM, Amlaham said: Couple of things: I don't think the Coyotes will end up moving here since they're already in negotiations with Tempe, Az to build a stadium there :( Sooooo Toyota Center's naming rights ends in 2023.... i'm sure they will try to renew, but I have a feeling Tilman Fertitta will not agree. Just speculation, but I have a feeling Fertitta is waiting to see if we get chosen to host the FIFA World Cup, because if/ when we do, I'm sure the naming right offers will be more enticing. I know that no games/ practice will be held at the Toyota Center, but one things for sure, it will get a lot of screen time when they display our city. Really hope we get a different name because I feel like Toyota, a Japanese car, doesn't really represent our city (nothing against the car). I know it's a long shot, but would be cool if Tilman can partner with Elon and name it Tesla Center or Space X Center, tbh anything sounds cooler than Toyota Center :/ (really hope I don't offend anyone) I have a feeling Tilman Fertitta will happily agree if they are the high bidder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlaham Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 13 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: I have a feeling Tilman Fertitta will happily agree if they are the high bidder. I hope we get a good deal mainly because I read that we don't get paid anywhere near as much as other arenas too In order: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto: 30M per season Chase Center in San Francisco: 15M per season Capital One Arena in DC: 10M per season Barclays Center in Brooklyn: 10M per season Philips Arena in Atlanta: 8.75M per season American Airlines Center in Dallas: 6.5M per season Little Caesars Arena in Detroit: 6.25M per season Golden 1 Center in Sacramento: 6M per season Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee: 6M per season TD Garden in Boston: 6M per season Ball Arena in Denver: 6M per season Crypto.com Arena in LA: 5.8M per season United Center in Chicago: 5M per season Spectrum Center in Charlotte: 5M per season Finally....Toyota Center in Houston: 4.75M per season The Rockets are good, the location is perfect (in the middle of the 4th largest city in America), almost all large concerts in the city occur at Toyota Center.....my point is, we deserve A LOT more. Also, in terms of how to stadium looks and feels, A LOT needs to be done IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Amlaham said: I hope we get a good deal mainly because I read that we don't get paid anywhere near as much as other arenas too In order: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto: 30M per season Chase Center in San Francisco: 15M per season Capital One Arena in DC: 10M per season Barclays Center in Brooklyn: 10M per season Philips Arena in Atlanta: 8.75M per season American Airlines Center in Dallas: 6.5M per season Little Caesars Arena in Detroit: 6.25M per season Golden 1 Center in Sacramento: 6M per season Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee: 6M per season TD Garden in Boston: 6M per season Ball Arena in Denver: 6M per season Crypto.com Arena in LA: 5.8M per season United Center in Chicago: 5M per season Spectrum Center in Charlotte: 5M per season Finally....Toyota Center in Houston: 4.75M per season The Rockets are good, the location is perfect (in the middle of the 4th largest city in America), almost all large concerts in the city occur at Toyota Center.....my point is, we deserve A LOT more. Also, in terms of how to stadium looks and feels, A LOT needs to be done IMO "The Rockets are good" You must watch a lot of basketball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I hope the new naming rights coincide with a huge overhaul of Toyota Center like they AT&T Center in San Antonio and State Farm Arena in Atlanta we're way overdue for an upgrade! 43 minutes ago, kbates2 said: "The Rockets are good" You must watch a lot of basketball. This team is going to be fun to watch we have some nice young pieces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 hour ago, kennyc05 said: I hope the new naming rights coincide with a huge overhaul of Toyota Center like they AT&T Center in San Antonio and State Farm Arena in Atlanta we're way overdue for an upgrade! This team is going to be fun to watch we have some nice young pieces. I suspect Tilman is eager to make improvements to Toyota Center. I'd be surprised if we don't get significant improvements along with the new naming rights agreement. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Houston19514 said: I suspect Tilman is eager to make improvements to Toyota Center. I'd be surprised if we don't get significant improvements along with the new naming rights agreement. Those maroon seats need to stripped out! . 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On 7/29/2022 at 2:41 PM, kennyc05 said: I hope the new naming rights coincide with a huge overhaul of Toyota Center like they AT&T Center in San Antonio and State Farm Arena in Atlanta we're way overdue for an upgrade! This team is going to be fun to watch we have some nice young pieces. I agree that we have some nice young pieces. I don’t know that we are good yet by any means. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) On 7/29/2022 at 3:50 PM, Houston19514 said: I suspect Tilman is eager to make improvements to Toyota Center. I'd be surprised if we don't get significant improvements along with the new naming rights agreement. Tilman was already quoted back in 2018 as they were looking at major renovations. The pandemic probably held that up but I would have to figure soon we’ll hear something about this, especially with the Astros ballpark village plans on the horizon. Quote They have retrofitted a number of areas and plan to continue making upgrades including what Fertitta calls a “major overhaul” in the next five years. “We have a lot of ideas and a lot of plans on what we are going to be doing,” https://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/10-08-18-toyota-center-turns-15-houston-rockets-tilman-fertitta-tad-davis-houston-astros-jim-crane/?utm_source=sf_twitter Edited August 4, 2022 by tigereye 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Looks like the Toyota Center parking garage is getting pressure washed. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) Working on New Years day, I guess they are making it look good for the Final Four although they aren't playing here but the teams may practice at Toyota. Edited January 1, 2023 by hindesky 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, hindesky said: Working on New Years day, I guess they are making it look for the Final Four although they aren't playing here but the teams may practice at Toyota. It's looking better! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 "Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said the Coyotes, the subject of relocation speculation for years, could make a new home in Houston if the new stadium plans don’t work out, The Houston Chronicle reported The Coyotes moved to Arizona State’s Mullett Arena this season, which has a capacity of 4,600, the article states. Houston has a hockey arena in the Toyota Center with a capacity of 18,300. It hasn’t been used by a pro hockey team since the American Hockey League's Houston Aeros moved to Iowa in 2013. “If this whole Arizona situation doesn’t work with the new building, I have to think Houston is the likely location, right?” Friedman said, according to the Chronicle article. “It’s a natural rival for Dallas; it’s the largest market in the U.S. that doesn’t have a team. There’s a lot of things that make sense there.” https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/construction-development/developer-could-call-off-46-acre-tempe-entertainment-district-in-exchange-for-23b-118448 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 20 hours ago, hindesky said: the Coyotes… could make a new home in Houston I'll break out my Winnipeg Jets jersey. Shame about the Aeros. They were always fun. I'm surprised that the Toyota Center capacity is under 20,000. It always looks so big from the outside. According to Wikimopedia: Basketball: 18,104 Hockey: 17,800 Concerts: 19,300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 hour ago, editor said: I'll break out my Winnipeg Jets jersey. Shame about the Aeros. They were always fun. I'm surprised that the Toyota Center capacity is under 20,000. It always looks so big from the outside. According to Wikimopedia: Basketball: 18,104 Hockey: 17,800 Concerts: 19,300 If we do get hockey back I hope they can revive the Aeros name! I have great memories of them playing at the Summit...Gordie Howe...Jerry Trupiano on play-by-play...great childhood memories... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Dallas' American Airlines Center getting a renovation.. "As American Airlines Center nears its 22nd birthday this summer, work is underway to greatly enhance fan experience and comfort, with the Mavericks and Stars splitting the $18.5 million bill. For the first time since 2009, AAC not only will get a new LED Center Hung Display, but four curved and angled underbelly screens with 360-degree video capability. Together the Center Hung and underbelly screens will create a 55%-larger viewing area than the current center video boards. All 19,134 of the arena’s original seats are being replaced with better-cushioned and ergonomically improved seats that also are resistant to spills, stains and cuts." https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2023/04/18/american-airlines-center-in-dallas-getting-major-upgrades-new-video-boards-seats/?sailthru_id=62681630c37a8b7a1180197a&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TicketTicker_04192023&utm_term=Ticket Ticker 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 1 hour ago, steve1363 said: Dallas' American Airlines Center getting a renovation.. "As American Airlines Center nears its 22nd birthday this summer, work is underway to greatly enhance fan experience and comfort, with the Mavericks and Stars splitting the $18.5 million bill. For the first time since 2009, AAC not only will get a new LED Center Hung Display, but four curved and angled underbelly screens with 360-degree video capability. Together the Center Hung and underbelly screens will create a 55%-larger viewing area than the current center video boards. All 19,134 of the arena’s original seats are being replaced with better-cushioned and ergonomically improved seats that also are resistant to spills, stains and cuts." https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2023/04/18/american-airlines-center-in-dallas-getting-major-upgrades-new-video-boards-seats/?sailthru_id=62681630c37a8b7a1180197a&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TicketTicker_04192023&utm_term=Ticket Ticker Just a new scoreboard and new seats. They’re not going all in on a major overhaul yet since Mark Cuban has his own dreams of a new basketball arena across the freeway in the design district (near the Mavs practice facility). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Thomas Rhett (never heard of him) is having a concert at Toyota Center tonight. About a dozen trucks with his name on them were parked around the center and a bunch of tour buses in the parking lots surrounding the center. https://www.thomasrhett.com/#/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 2 hours ago, hindesky said: Thomas Rhett (never heard of him) is having a concert at Toyota Center tonight The new generation of country music! I don’t follow but this song is pretty good… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Toyota Center has added LED ribbon boards across all facias in the arena bowl. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 1 hour ago, tigereye said: Toyota Center has added LED ribbon boards across all facias in the arena bowl. Nice it took them awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/toyota-center-upgrades-houston-rockets-18410399.php#:~:text=The projects will range from,years since it's opening night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 On 10/5/2023 at 11:04 AM, kennyc05 said: Nice it took them awhile. Per the article, they've apparently always had ribbon lighting; they are adding additional ribbons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: Per the article, they've apparently always had ribbon lighting; they are adding additional ribbons Yeah it was in the middle of the bowl. They're adding one on the top and bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlaham Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Nothing concrete but more talks about Tilman Fertitta wanting to bring an NHL team here. Also, doesn't the Toyota Center's naming right expire this year? https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/commercial-real-estate/tilman-fertitta-says-hes-in-serious-talks-to-bring-an-nhl-team-to-downtown-houston-122976 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn173 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 If a new arena was built, and somewhere 'downtown' ,(however that is defined), where might it go? I like the proximity of the Convention Center and arena, but that is not a requirement for a new building. You could significantly re-build the Toyota Center, much like MSG was substantially rebuilt about a decade ago. My longshot site is combining the blocks around the two closed bus stations on Main. Light Rail adjacent. Downtown (or very near) and available. Any ideas on potential sites from those with more experience with Houston? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 On 2/24/2024 at 6:31 AM, Brooklyn173 said: If a new arena was built, and somewhere 'downtown' ,(however that is defined), where might it go? I like the proximity of the Convention Center and arena, but that is not a requirement for a new building. You could significantly re-build the Toyota Center, much like MSG was substantially rebuilt about a decade ago. My longshot site is combining the blocks around the two closed bus stations on Main. Light Rail adjacent. Downtown (or very near) and available. Any ideas on potential sites from those with more experience with Houston? The Astroworld lot surrounded by a mixed-use development district on the level of The Battery at Truist Field in Cobb County for the Braves. Site is on the Loop with Rail access. The other option IMO would be a new arena within the Astrodome itself like 02 Arena within Millennium Dome in London Both options could be viewed as a replacement venue for an aging NRG Arena if the Texans & HLSR would be interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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