What is the Vikings current stadium situation?
The Vikings have just 10 games remaining on the lease at the Metrodome, and team officials have been firm they will not sign a lease extension without a stadium solution in place. The team currently ranks at the bottom of the NFL in stadium revenues due to the challenges of the Metrodome. Since 1992, 28 of the 32 NFL cities have either built new stadiums or significantly renovated their existing facilities, making it difficult for the Vikings to remain competitive. While the Metrodome has been a great asset for the State of Minnesota for 29 years, the reality is the facility is obsolete for use for NFL games. It no longer provides fans with the experience they expect or deserve, and because of its revenue challenges, the Vikings receive subsidies from other teams (between $15-20 million) each year, a controversial situation among NFL owners.
