On Friday we learned more about future renovation plans for the Syracuse Dome. The second phase of Dome renovations will focus on replacing the metal bleachers throughout the Dome and putting in individual seats. The goal is to have seats ready for the 2023 football season and the switch to individual seats as well as accessibility upgrades will result in a decrease in the Dome’s seating capacity, the extent of which has not been determined yet.
We also learned that the seats will be navy blue and feature cup holders. The decision not go with orange seemed curious at first and confusing when the initial response from Syracuse was concern over getting the right shade of orange.