How many people does State Farm Stadium hold? Super Bowl 2023 Stadium details explored

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How many people does State Farm Stadium hold?

There is only one day left until the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs square off at State Farm Stadium in Arizona for Super Bowl 2023. Super Bowl LVII is set for Sunday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m. ET.

It will be a contest between the two best teams this year, each of which earned them the top seed in their conference going into the postseason. In addition to the thrilling Chiefs vs. Eagles game, the Super Bowl half-time show in 2023 will feature a performance by pop singer Rihanna.

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What are the features of State Farm Stadium?

The State Farm Stadium, which is 1.7 million square feet in size, opened in 2006. At the stadium, there are 63,400 seats with uninterrupted views.

The arena also has a retractable roof. It is made out of Birdair fabric and takes about 12 minutes to completely open or close.

Meanwhile, the field allows the stadium to have natural turf, which cannot be grown inside the walls of the stadium. It is also complete with a built-in irrigation and drainage system.

The stadium is the NFL's second-smallest ground, after Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, which seats 61,500 people. For large-scale events, the State Farm Stadium can accommodate up to 73,000 people.

The stadium has 7,505 club seats and 88 lofts.

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The most expensive ticket is available on Gametime, where a seat in Row 4 behind the Eagles' sideline costs $34,596. If all costs are included, it will be $46,365. A Super Bowl LVII ticket costs an average of $8,761.

The cheapest Super Bowl LVII ticket is $4,605 on Gametime. If fees are factored in, the total would be roughly $6,176.


What other events have been held at State Farm Stadium?

The State Farm Stadium hosts all home games of the Arizona Cardinals. It also holds the college Fiesta Bowl every year. Moreover, the 2008 and 2015 Super Bowls were also held at this venue.

The 2011 BCS National Championship Games and the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship have also been played at the arena.


What is the history of State Farm Stadium?

The State Farm stadium opened in 2006 as the Cardinals Stadium, but later that year its name was changed to the University of Phoenix Stadium. The name change was due to an agreement with the University of Phoenix, who signed a 20-year deal with the arena.

However, in September 2018, the arena was given its current name after insurance company State Farm signed an 18-year deal for the naming rights.


Which celebrities will perform at Super Bowl LVII?

Pop singer Rihanna
Pop singer Rihanna

Here are the names of the celebrities that will perform at the Super Bowl LVII:

  • Chris Stapleton, a Grammy Award winner, will perform the national anthem before the kickoff between the Eagles vs Chiefs starts. According to the NFL, Stapleton has received 10 Academy of Country Music Awards and 15 Country Music Association awards.
  • Troy Kotsur, an actor from "CODA will perform the national anthem in American Sign Language."
  • The NFL said that R&B singer Babyface has been announced to play "America the Beautiful."
  • The Navy will execute a flyover with female pilots as part of the formation to commemorate 50 years of women pilots in the Navy.
  • The Broadway musical "Dreamgirls" actress Sheryl Lee Ralph will perform the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
  • At the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, pop star Rihanna will perform. In an interview with E! News, Rihanna made the comment that she may invite special guests to play during her 12-minute set.

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