BBVA Compass Stadium, the new home of the Houston Dynamo soccer team, is seen against the downtown Houston skyline in an aerial photo on Sunday, April 29, 2012. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
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Dynamo stadium Aerial photos Sunday, April 29, 2012, in Houston. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
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Dynamo stadium Aerial photos Sunday, April 29, 2012, in Houston. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
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Statoil sponsors a party in conjunction with the OTC which includes live music and a light show at BBVA Compass Stadium, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in Houston. It was the first big event at the new stadium. (Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle)
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Luis Sanchez and Dagoberto Cruz, with IntexUnited, install the new sign at BBVA Compass Stadium Tuesday, April 24, 2012. (Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle)
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Dr. John Rudley, President of Texas Southern University, El Franco Lee, Harris County Precinct One Commissioner, James Rodriguez, City Council, Chris Canetti, Dynamo President of Business Operations, Mayor Annise Parker, Kent Friedman, Chairman of the Board Harris County Houston Sports Authority, Houston Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Al Green participate in the Houston Dynamo and BBVA Compass Stadium ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle)
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Alvarado Luis assembles armrests for a couple of seats at the new BBVA Compass Stadium as they prepare for Opening Day. (Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle)
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Matthew Rogers, HCHSA Board of Directors, is photographed with Dymano Girls (left to right) Taylor, Melissa, Tina, and Sara, at the end of the Houston Dynamo and BBVA Compass Stadium ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle)
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (center) loses her shoe while Houston Mayor Annise Parker (left-right), Houston Dynamo President Chris Canetti, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Kent Friedman, Chairman of the Board Harris County Houston Sports Authority and El Franco Lee, Harris County Precinct One Commissioner kick soccer balls into the net during the Houston Dynamo and BBVA Compass Stadium ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 1. (Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle)
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Tom Sprague, Harris County Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors; Philamena Baird, HCHSA Board of Directors; Janis Schmees, Harris County-Houston Sports Authority; Sylvia Garcia, former Harris County Precinct Two Commisioner; Jack Cagle, Harris County Precinct 4, pose for a photograph prior to the Houston Dynamo and BBVA Compass Stadium ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle)
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Dymano Girls Sara and Tina chat at the goal post at the conclusion of the Houston Dynamo and BBVA Compass Stadium ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle)
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Houston Mayor Annise Parker, center, takes a picture with Houston Dynamo fan Paola Ojeda 9, during a rally where Parker was presented a new jersey by the Dynamo's President Chris Canetti, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, on the steps of City Hall in Houston. The rally was done in preparation for the Dynamo home opener. (Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle)
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Fans watch as the Houston Dynamo soccer team practices at BBVA Compass Stadium Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Houston. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
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The entrance to the Houston Dynamo locker room at the BBVA Compass Stadium. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
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The Houston Dynamo locker room at the BBVA Compass Stadium which will be the new home of the Houston Dynamo soccer team. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
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A concession stand at the BBVA Compass Stadium. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
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The Houston Dynamo locker room at the BBVA Compass Stadium. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
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An entrance to the BBVA Compass Stadium. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
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An entryway at the BBVA Compass Stadium. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
Workers paint a wall as seat installation, sod laying and general work continues at the BBVA Compass Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. (Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle)
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Members of the media are led on a tour as seat installation, sod laying and general work continues at the BBVA Compass Stadium on Feb. 8, 2012. (Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle)
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Workers paint a wall as seat installation, sod laying and general work continues at the BBVA Compass Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. (Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle)
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Workers paint a wall as seat installation, sod laying and general work continues at the BBVA Compass Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. (Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle)
A view of the field from the upper level. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
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An exterior view of the BBVA Compass Stadium. (James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle)
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A banner is unfurled by Houston Dynamo fans and staff during a naming ceremony for BBVA Compass Bank Stadium Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, in Houston. The Dynamo and BBVA Compass announced they are entering into a multi-year naming rights agreement for the Major League Soccer team's new downtown stadium, currently under construction. (Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle)
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Check out this panoramic view from inside BBVA Compass Stadium taken by Chronicle photographer James Nielsen.
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Watch this video below, and you’ll not only get a tour of the new facility. But you’ll also get a sense of just how exciting this weekend will be for soccer in Houston.
Looks like a nice stadium, and I imagine there are folks that will enjoy whatever events are held there. However, having no interest in soccer or any of the other so-called “sports” that people seem to be enamored of, I could really care less. Seems to me we would have been fine with one stadium for all the spoiled little rich kids to play ball in, maybe two, but four!?
First year season ticket holder and I’m pumped for tomorrow. If soccer isn’t for you but you’re a sports fan, I suggest you take in at least one game then knock it after you try it. My roommate had no interest in soccer and last year I took him to a game, then he went to another and well the rest is history. Think about it, if it was such a bad draw or sport, why would they build it in one of the most expensive pieces of property in Houston or build a stadium PERIOD duh! Anyway, for the lovers, here’s a cool vid and article by Bleacher Report, worth watch and read, c-yall tomorrow…GO DYNAMO!
The only parking that I notice was the the parking for Minute Maid park are they going to be allowed to use those parking spaces and whats going to happen when the Astros have a game at the same time
Thanks for the tour.
Since I am not a soccer fan, I doubt I will ever frequent the facility, but it seems like a nice place.
How can someone with a name “Laszlo” not be a soccer fan? Seriously! Soccer is deeply ingrained in the Hungarian DNA.
Go to the home opener and see what happens
Looking good. I will be there for a night game or cool autumn day
Could they have designed and built anything more perfect? This place is awesome!
The Astrodome.
Looks like a nice stadium, and I imagine there are folks that will enjoy whatever events are held there. However, having no interest in soccer or any of the other so-called “sports” that people seem to be enamored of, I could really care less. Seems to me we would have been fine with one stadium for all the spoiled little rich kids to play ball in, maybe two, but four!?
Riiiiight. Because rich kids are the ones that tend to become professional athletes. Bitter much?
First year season ticket holder and I’m pumped for tomorrow. If soccer isn’t for you but you’re a sports fan, I suggest you take in at least one game then knock it after you try it. My roommate had no interest in soccer and last year I took him to a game, then he went to another and well the rest is history. Think about it, if it was such a bad draw or sport, why would they build it in one of the most expensive pieces of property in Houston or build a stadium PERIOD duh! Anyway, for the lovers, here’s a cool vid and article by Bleacher Report, worth watch and read, c-yall tomorrow…GO DYNAMO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-LBveiBYgY&feature=player_embedded
Waste of money for all involved.
Looks nice. Could be a nice venue for outdoor concerts as well.
I’m a big Houston sports fan. But this was a waste of money.
The only parking that I notice was the the parking for Minute Maid park are they going to be allowed to use those parking spaces and whats going to happen when the Astros have a game at the same time
No tks I see enough Mexicans everyday!