The Viaero Center , previously known as the Kearney Event Center and Firstier Event Center , is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Kearney, Nebraska . It opened in November 2000 as the Tri-City Arena . It is home to the 2016 USHL Clark Cup Champions Tri-City Storm ice hockey , and former teams, the Nebraska Cranes basketball and Tri-City Diesel arena football . Seating capacity for hockey, basketball and arena football is 4,047.
41-480: The arena features 20 luxury suites and also plays host to concerts , trade shows, conventions and other events. 40°39′59″N 99°5′32″W / 40.66639°N 99.09222°W / 40.66639; -99.09222 This article about a sports venue in Nebraska is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Luxury suite The luxury box (or skybox ) and club seating constitute
82-445: A chance to be a venue for the 2004 Copa América , however conflict ignited between the club and the tournament organizers which led to the absence of this stadium from the event. Estadio Monumental has played host to several world-acclaimed musical artists such as: Other notable events took place in an open area south of the stadium premises, commonly known as "Explanada del Estadio Monumental" and often mistakenly regarded as part of
123-458: A luxury box typically includes a bar, televisions, a small seating area, and a private bathroom. The boxes are usually catered, with guests enjoying corporate hospitality, with champagne, canapés , shrimp, and sushi being common favorites. The lease to a box usually comes with allocated parking spaces at the venue and access is usually provided with separate entrances, away from the general public gates. Most luxury suites are leased by contract on
164-416: A record assistance of 54,708 spectators (not counting luxury boxes). The new stadium replaced the club's Estadio Teodoro Lolo Fernandez which now serves as the club's social headquarters in addition to a training centre. Since its opening, the most important derby of Peru has been repeatedly prohibited from being played there because of security issues. On 26 June 2002, the derby was allowed to be played for
205-591: A second derby after the club fought bitterly, seeking the authorities' approval to be able to host the game. This time the derby was successfully hosted without security issues and subsequently the stadium was not rejected for further derby matches in the following seasons. The Peru national football team has been a minor tenant of the Monumental. Although the Estadio Nacional is the national team's home venue, on more than one occasion has Peru played at
246-457: A yearly basis, though some are bought in a manner similar to that for a condominium . These methods usually grant access to the box by the leaseholder or owner for every event held at the venue. A few venues rent them on a per-event basis. Prices vary from US$ 5,000 up to the millions of dollars depending on the venue and events held there. Luxury boxes are a significant source of revenue for most professional sports teams and venue owners. Since
287-578: Is a football stadium in the district of Ate in Lima, Peru. It is the home of Club Universitario de Deportes , and it was opened in 2000 to replace the Estadio Teodoro Lolo Fernandez . Its only legal owner is the club itself. Designed by Progreso International and Gremco S.A., Uruguayan architect Walter Lavalleja Sarriés led the construction of the stadium. At the time of its construction, it became Peru's largest stadium and also
328-435: Is a recent innovation of the 1990s. The mid-stage is the optimal placement for luxury boxes in order to give them good sightlines to make them attractive for lessees, however only a limited number of luxury boxes can be placed there, as adding too many mid-level boxes will reduce seating capacity and degrade the viewing experience for other parts of the venue. For the area/stadium designer, club-level seating can be implemented in
369-499: Is considerably higher in the club level than general seating, avoiding the long washroom lineups that plague regular admission fans. The club level is usually located towards the middle of the stage of seating sections, above the lower deck but below the upper deck. They are usually situated near the luxury boxes, whether right above, right below, or sandwiched between two levels of luxury boxes. Unlike some luxury box levels, most club levels do not extend very wide or wrap entirely around
410-493: Is nearly as high as the revenue from Arsenal F.C. 's previous stadium at Highbury . Particularly in North American major professional sports leagues , luxury suite revenue does not have to be shared unlike gate receipts which are split with visiting teams, leading to teams demanding new venues that contain more luxury boxes. Some have commented that the rise of the luxury box, along with club seating , has degraded
451-451: Is open to the elements, as opposed to the entirely enclosed luxury boxes, which gives more of an outdoor impression at roofless and open-roof stadiums and arenas. Club-level seating is typically considered a more exclusive class of seating than elsewhere in the venue, other than the luxury boxes. Club-level seating can either be sold as individual tickets, or marketed on a contract basis (similar to luxury suites) to allow for maximum profit on
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#1732798603182492-615: Is the National Football League . Under the NFL's current revenue sharing agreement, teams must forfeit a large portion of their ticket revenues so that the funds can be redistributed among all the teams, particularly those in smaller markets. However, the luxury boxes, quickly becoming a top source of revenue for the franchises, were exempted from this sharing requirement. Furthermore, the NFL's blackout rule has led stadium operators to sacrifice seating capacity in favor of
533-399: Is watered by sprinkler irrigation. The stadium has four changing rooms which are below the western stand; two of them are the main changing rooms for the main game the stadium hosts, while the other two are for teams participating in a preliminary match. The changing rooms include showers, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and massage rooms. The main changing rooms have an office for the manager of
574-538: The 5th largest in South America. Since its expansion to 80,000 capacity in early 2020s, it has become the second-largest stadium by seating capacity on the continent. The stadium was built in accordance with FIFA ’s manual of technical specifications for World Cup finals. The stadium has hosted some of the Peru national football team 's international matches including FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. It also hosted
615-538: The Finalisima of the 2008 Copa Perú . This was the final stage of Peru's promotion tournament in which four teams played in six matches to gain promotion to the first division. The champion Sport Huancayo and runner-up Colegio Nacional Iquitos were promoted the first division while third place Atlético Torino and fourth place Cobresol FBC were promoted to the Segunda División . The Monumental had
656-578: The major professional sports league system in North America. The Palace of Auburn Hills ' large number of luxury suites was a pioneer for the building boom of modern-style NBA arenas in the 1990s. The Detroit Pistons played in The Palace from its opening in 1988 through the 2016–17 season, by which time it was one of the NBA's oldest arenas. Nonetheless, The Palace's forward-thinking design contained
697-415: The "Turn Two Suites") in 1973 as part of the existing motel complex on the grounds. One unusual set of luxury boxes is located on the campus of Boston College . The school's main indoor arena, Conte Forum (also known as Kelley Rink for hockey games), is directly attached to its football venue, Alumni Stadium . Some of the luxury boxes in the combined complex overlook both the stadium's playing field and
738-425: The Monumental. The first match Peru played at the Monumental was on 2 June 2001 against Ecuador for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers . The match was an unfortunate 2–1 loss for the home side. A second qualifier was played later that year against Bolivia which was also their last fixture of the 2002 qualifiers which ended in a 1–1 draw. The Monumental hosted a third match for the national team in 2003, however this
779-525: The amenities that most NBA teams sought in newer arenas. The Pistons moved to the new Little Caesars Arena in midtown Detroit for the 2017–18 season, by which time only one of the five other NBA venues that opened in the 1988–89 season was still in use—the Bradley Center , which was replaced in 2018 by Fiserv Forum and then demolished in early 2019. Three others had already been demolished ( Amway Arena , Charlotte Coliseum , and Miami Arena ), and
820-551: The arena floor. The University of South Dakota later borrowed Boston College's concept when it built the Sanford Coyote Sports Center , which opened in 2016 as the new home for the school's basketball and volleyball teams. Several boxes at the Sports Center allow their users to watch games at both the arena and the attached DakotaDome , home to USD football. Luxury boxes have become a feature of
861-703: The arena; however, renovations that took place during 2017 removed the upper level luxury boxes and were replaced with a traditional upper deck and premium seating spread throughout the arena. The stadium with the most luxury boxes is the Estadio Monumental "U" in Lima , Peru : with 1,251. The first stadium to contain a luxury box was the Astrodome in Houston, Texas , built in 1965. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway constructed their first luxury boxes (dubbed
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#1732798603182902-554: The final stages of the 2008 Copa Perú . However, the Monumental was absent from the organization of the 2004 Copa América because of conflicts between the club and the organizers. In addition, between its opening in 2000 until 2007, only one edition of the Peruvian Clásico was played due to security concerns; however, in late 2008, the derby returned to the stadium. On 5 November 2019, the Estadio Monumental
943-481: The first time at the Monumental between Universitario and Alianza Lima for the Torneo Apertura trophy. This first leg match was a 1–0 victory for Universitario; however the aftermath of the match inside and outside of stadium was disastrous leading to further prohibition of the match from the Monumental. After the derby's six-year absence from the Monumental, on 14 September 2008 the Estadio Monumental hosted
984-569: The game-day experience for the average fan, because placement of the boxes has moved the upper decks higher and farther away from the playing surface. Three current North American venues, Ford Field , Red Bull Arena , and Levi's Stadium , have addressed these concerns by placing all luxury boxes on one side of the playing surface, which allows the other sides of the venue to have closer sightlines than most modern venues. State Farm Arena in Atlanta formerly had all of its premium seating on one side of
1025-490: The last, Sleep Train Arena , was replaced in 2016. Top-tier European pro association football teams have moved to new stadiums designed with a large number of luxury boxes, such as Benfica , Bayern Munich , Arsenal , and Juventus . Other clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester United have extensively renovated their existing stadiums to add large numbers of luxury boxes. Most notable in their use of luxury boxes
1066-469: The late 1990s, it has been proven that luxury suites and club seating are lucrative revenue-generating features that make pro sports teams financially successful in order to remain competitive long-term. While originally widespread among North American major pro sports, this trend is also gaining popularity in Europe. For instance, Emirates Stadium 's revenue from premium seating and corporate boxes alone
1107-538: The luxury boxes, as it makes a sell-out easier with a lower total number of regular seats. Teams have used the threat of relocation to press state and local governments for financial assistance to either build new stadiums or renovate older venues. Club seating , club-level seating , or premium seating is a special section of seating in modern sports stadiums and arenas . These may be known by different terms, such as "Legends Suite seats" at Yankee Stadium or "Platinum Club" at Scotiabank Arena . Club-level seating
1148-474: The middle tier at lower cost and less space than having all luxury boxes. Club levels normally provide fans several additional amenities than standard seating. The seats themselves are often wider and more comfortable than regular seats. The club level provides fans with special access to an indoor part of the venue exclusive to fans with special tickets. These areas are air conditioned and allow access to special restaurants, merchandise stands, and lounge areas of
1189-417: The midsection and/or main stand or grandstand . However at some tennis venues (where stadiums are smaller) the luxury boxes are often but not always located at the lowest ring of seats, nearest to the playing court. Stadium luxury boxes sometimes have their indoor facility glass panels which can be opened to a balcony type area, in order for the user to feel immersed in the action of the event. The inside of
1230-539: The most expensive class of seating in arenas and stadiums , and generate much higher revenues than regular seating. Club ticketholders often receive exclusive access to an indoor part of the venue through private club entrances, to areas containing special restaurants, bars, merchandise stands, and lounge areas of the venue that are not otherwise available to regular ticketholders. These special private seating sections located within stadiums , arenas , and other sporting and entertainment venues, are typically located in
1271-528: The north and south stands have standing terraces . Behind the western and eastern stands, there is a handicapped zone. In the center of the western stand the Palco Oficial is situated for about 600 spectators, which has a private entrance and commodities such as bathrooms and a cafeteria. Together, these four stands can receive 65,000 spectators. The upper section consists of the luxury box suites which are 1,250 in total for 20,000 spectators approximately;
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1312-407: The northern stand, an LED display electronic scoreboard stands which measures 8 m × 10 m (26 ft × 33 ft). Above the southern stand, a Philips screen is situated that measures 10 m × 6 m (33 ft × 20 ft). Above the western stand, a surveillance room with eight security cameras monitoring the interiors and exteriors of the stadium. The field
1353-411: The part of the venue. This gives club seats more flexibility for individuals and small companies, while luxury boxes can typically only be leased by large corporations willing to pay around US$ 500,000 or higher a year. Like luxury suites, club seating generates much higher revenues than regular seating. While luxury boxes and personal seat licenses have been around since the 1960s, club-level seating
1394-403: The press, press conferences, telecommunications, and accreditation. Universitario de Deportes is the Monumental's principal tenant as well as the owner of the entire sports complex. The football club plays its home games for domestic and international matches since its opening in 2000. The inaugural match was played on 2 July 2000 against Sporting Cristal for the local Primera División with
1435-419: The stadium field and two training grounds. The stadium is divided into two main sections; the lower section of stands for the general public and the upper section of 6 floors of luxury boxes . The lower section of the stadium consists of four stands—known as Norte, Sur, Oriente, and Occidente (North, South, East, and West respectively)—each having its own entrance. The east and west stands are all-seaters, while
1476-419: The suite owners have a private parking lot. The main field is 18 m (59 ft) below ground level and from the outside the stadium, only the luxury suites are visible. The field is 105 m × 70 m (344 ft × 230 ft) in size. Modern floodlighting was installed, with a total of 160 Ultra Sport General Electric spotlights of 2,000 watts with four levels of illumination. Above
1517-518: The team. There is also an anti-doping room, a referees changing room, and a chapel. Below the southern stand is a changing room for musical concert personnel. In the western stand–Occidente–the first floor of the upper section was exclusively made for the media and press. There are 168 positions for newspaper journalists in addition to 32 cabins for radio broadcasts as well as 5 specially-made positions for television broadcasts. Two photography laboratories are available. Several rooms are also available for
1558-449: The venue that are not otherwise available to standard ticketholders. Concession stands and vendors on the club level also often offer different menus than in other stands to give more of a special feel to the club. These areas are closed off to the rest of the venue, and they usually can only be accessed through the exclusive, private club entrances. Parking and concierge service are often available to club levels. The ratio of toilets to fans
1599-641: The venue. Some club levels stop at a certain point, giving way to an expansion of the mezzanine , while others give way to lower-class luxury boxes (such as "party suites"). A notable exception to this is Emirates Stadium in London , which has a complete tier of club seating. Some venues such as the MetLife Stadium have luxury suites that are not completely enclosed and come with exposed seats similar to those at club level. Estadio Monumental %22U%22 The Estadio Monumental ( Monumental Stadium )
1640-617: Was only a friendly against Paraguay ; the match was Peru's second loss at this stadium. Peru's fourth match at the Monumental was a new qualifying match in 2003 for the 2006 FIFA World Cup against Brazil . The match was 1–1 draw and there was a record assistance of 59,566 spectators. Due to the installation of artificial turf at the Estadio Nacional, the Estadio Monumental hosted 8 of Peru's 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers . Of these 8 matches, 2 wins were achieved against Venezuela and Uruguay , both 1–0 victories. The stadium hosted
1681-522: Was selected by CONMEBOL to host the 2019 Copa Libertadores Final , won by Flamengo against River Plate (2–1), after the outbreak of 2019 Chilean protests raised security concerns about the development of the match in Santiago , city initially chosen as host. Located on Avenida Prolongación Javier Prado Este, the 85.000-spectator stadium and the surrounding sport complex cover an area of 186,542 m (2,007,920 sq ft). There are 3 fields;