TXHSFB has been trending most of the summer.
The viral discussion mostly revolved around Melissa High School. Last month, the school introduced a new $35 million stadium that has since taken the internet by storm. However, the high price tag doesn’t crack Texas’ top 5 most expensive stadiums. Not even close.
There are over 1,200 high school stadiums that host regular-season varsity games in our state, with a combined seating capacity of over four million. One seat per seven Texans means there are more seats in Texas than 24 states in the United States. Additionally, Texas communities also spent about $500 million on over 150 indoor practice facilities.
These are the Top 5 Most Expensive Stadiums in Texas high school football:
5. Woodforest Bank Stadium
Cost: $49 million
Capacity: 10,000
About: Located in Shenandoah, Woodforest Bank Stadium is home to all Conroe ISD high school football teams, including: Conroe, Woodlands, Oak Ridge, Coney Creek, College Park, and Grand Oaks. Woodforest National Bank — based in The Woodlands — purchased the rights to the stadium name for $1 million from the Conroe Independent School District.
4. Eagle Stadium
Cost: $60 million
Capacity: 18,000
About: Built to seat the most high school football fans in Texas, often peaking at 24,000 spectators, Allen I.S.D stadium boasts architecture and design that mirrors nearby the Frisco minor-league ballpark.
Since Allen started playing football in the 1930s, the stadium is the school district’s fifth; the previous stadium had a capacity of 7,000 and was built in 1976, when the school had 5,000 students. As of this writing, there are over 20,000 students in the district.
3. McKinney Stadium
Cost: $70 million
Capacity: 12,000
About: Beneath the glow of the 50-by-30-foot high-definition video board is McKinney ISD’s facility, currently shared by its three high schools. Coincidentally, the stadium is merely six miles away from Eagles Stadium.
Inspired by Allen’s big spend, McKinney’s construction initially divided residents between those who saw it as excessive and others who longed for a new facility to replace the Ron Poe Stadium, built in 1962. Ultimately, 62% of McKinney voters approved the $220 million bond package that included the stadium.
2. Legacy Stadium
Cost: $72 million
Capacity: 12,000
About: Katy ISD’s mega-stadium boasts two concessions stands on each side, two large female and male restrooms on each side, and two lorckerrooms that can divide into four rooms for additional space. All eight high school in the district compete at the location, positioned right next door to Rhodes Memorial Stadium; both are part of Academy Sports + Outdoors Student Activities Complex.
1. Cy-Fair FCU Stadium at Berry Center
Cost: $80 million
Capacity: 11,000
About: Constructed in 2006, this massive 65-acre complex is used for all events from football games to concerts to graduation ceremonies. Previously known as Berry Center, the stadium was renamed to Cy-Fair FCU under a naming rights deal worth $1.5 million over 10 years.
In addition to the 11,000 seats at the football field, the adjacent complex includes a 15,000-square-foot conference center, 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena, 456-seat theater, and about 4,000 parking spots.
Cy-Fair FCU stadium is home to the following football programs: Bridgeland, Cypress Lakes, Cypress Park, Cypress Ranch, Cypress Springs, Cypress Woods, and Langham Creek.
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