Champions Square!! already underway!

08-16-2010, 03:13 AM

For years, New Orleanians have longed for a place to congregate and party before New Orleans Saints games and other sporting events at the Superdome.

That wait has ended.
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The state and the Saints have partnered to build a sports and entertainment square outside of the iconic stadium on Poydras Street.

Champions Square presented by Verizon, a 60,000-square-foot (about the same size of Jackson Square) patch of land where the New Orleans Centre used to be, is set to open in time for Saturday night's exhibition home opener against the Houston Texans. The square can comfortably fit more than 8,000 revelers. It is free and accessible even if you don't have tickets to the Saints game.

"This is going to be a festive area much like you see across the country, like in L.A. and baseball stadiums across the country," Superdome Commission Chairman Ron Forman said. "This just adds another place for fans to congregate before and after the game.

"Our hopes and dreams is that this is just the first phase. But as we lead up to the 2013 Super Bowl, we'll have a major sports district that will be open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day that will be another major attraction for economic development."

But for now, Saints fans will get a square that will feature live entertainment, street vendors and some of New Orleans' favorite eateries.

Perhaps the crown jewel of Champions Square is its wall of champions, where 30-foot photos of past championship teams and individual champions from the city or the Superdome will be on display.

Champions Square will open for New Orleans Saints' first exhibition game at Superdome | NOLA.com

Crusader · 08-16-2010, 03:18 AM

This sounds awesome. Has anyone been past there and can share some more info?

Saint_LB · 08-16-2010, 05:22 AM

The Saintsations cheering naked...

SmashMouth · 08-16-2010, 06:33 AM

optimistic timeline ... but it should be an improvement .... ESPNZone would never make it there.

strato · 08-16-2010, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

The Saintsations cheering naked...

LOL...that would sell more tickets than the games...

SapperSaint · 08-16-2010, 08:19 AM

I think there needs to be a giant bronze statue of "Saint Man" and the Shield with the Lombardi trophey behind him. He has been apart of the Saints as long as I can remember. I think that needs to be the center piece of it.

Either that or the helmet and Lombardi.

Crusader · 08-16-2010, 08:38 AM

I actually would like to see a statue of Benson somwhere around the dome. He's getting up there in age and I think it would be nice to honor him before he goes.

Apart from that an Abita Brew Pub would be sweet.

SapperSaint · 08-16-2010, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I actually would like to see a statue of Benson somwhere around the dome. He's getting up there in age and I think it would be nice to honor him before he goes.

Very good point Crusader.

B_Dub_Saint · 08-16-2010, 02:53 PM

Its going to look amazing when finished.

Srgt. Hulka · 08-16-2010, 04:37 PM

Are there any artist's or Architect's renderings of the site?

View Poll Results: What do you want to see in Champions square?
LCD Ribbons around Poydras to the square!	3	13.04%
Large LCD/projection screen	10	43.48%
Saints player statues	9	39.13%
Night clubs/bar's	5	21.74%
ESPNZone	6	26.09%
Large green space	6	26.09%
Interactive water fountain in front	3	13.04%
Free Wifi	3	13.04%
A large Fluer De lis	10	43.48%
Other- i'll post it.	2	8.70%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

08-16-2010, 03:13 AM	#1
Threaded by Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4 Rating: (0 votes - average) For years, New Orleanians have longed for a place to congregate and party before New Orleans Saints games and other sporting events at the Superdome. That wait has ended. 24 0 140Share The state and the Saints have partnered to build a sports and entertainment square outside of the iconic stadium on Poydras Street. Champions Square presented by Verizon, a 60,000-square-foot (about the same size of Jackson Square) patch of land where the New Orleans Centre used to be, is set to open in time for Saturday night's exhibition home opener against the Houston Texans. The square can comfortably fit more than 8,000 revelers. It is free and accessible even if you don't have tickets to the Saints game. "This is going to be a festive area much like you see across the country, like in L.A. and baseball stadiums across the country," Superdome Commission Chairman Ron Forman said. "This just adds another place for fans to congregate before and after the game. "Our hopes and dreams is that this is just the first phase. But as we lead up to the 2013 Super Bowl, we'll have a major sports district that will be open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day that will be another major attraction for economic development." But for now, Saints fans will get a square that will feature live entertainment, street vendors and some of New Orleans' favorite eateries. Perhaps the crown jewel of Champions Square is its wall of champions, where 30-foot photos of past championship teams and individual champions from the city or the Superdome will be on display. Champions Square will open for New Orleans Saints' first exhibition game at Superdome \| NOLA.com Last edited by Saintswrath; 09-10-2013 at 04:56 AM..
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08-16-2010, 05:22 AM	#3
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	The Saintsations cheering naked...
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08-16-2010, 08:13 AM	#5
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by Saint_LB The Saintsations cheering naked... LOL...that would sell more tickets than the games...

08-16-2010, 08:41 AM	#8
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Originally Posted by Crusader I actually would like to see a statue of Benson somwhere around the dome. He's getting up there in age and I think it would be nice to honor him before he goes. Very good point Crusader.

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08-16-2010, 03:18 AM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,017	This sounds awesome. Has anyone been past there and can share some more info?

08-16-2010, 06:33 AM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,044 Blog Entries: 29	optimistic timeline ... but it should be an improvement .... ESPNZone would never make it there.

08-16-2010, 08:19 AM	#6
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	I think there needs to be a giant bronze statue of "Saint Man" and the Shield with the Lombardi trophey behind him. He has been apart of the Saints as long as I can remember. I think that needs to be the center piece of it. Either that or the helmet and Lombardi.

08-16-2010, 08:38 AM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,017	I actually would like to see a statue of Benson somwhere around the dome. He's getting up there in age and I think it would be nice to honor him before he goes. Apart from that an Abita Brew Pub would be sweet.

08-16-2010, 02:53 PM	#9
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Its going to look amazing when finished.

08-16-2010, 04:37 PM	#10
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Are there any artist's or Architect's renderings of the site?