Camping World Stadium’s getting a $400 million makeover, and we now have a first peek into the new look.
The set of upgrades include expanded seating and new amenities to create a more modernized, comfortable and competitive venue.
The revamp is entirely funded by Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax, the 6% fee on all Orange County hotel stays and lodgings.
The stadium is expected to introduce a new North Endzone Tower, as well as improve and increase concessions, accessibility features and audiovisual devices. Planned additions also include hurricane bracing and a retractable stage pocket to accommodate large bands.
The design group DLR says the 650,000-square-foot renovation will expand seating capacity to over 65,000. Greater Orlando Sports Commission currently lists Camping World Stadium’s capacity as 65,000. It’s unclear if or how this differs from seating capacity.
Part of the visual upgrades include a new facade with programmable lighting, so the stadium itself can reflect the colors of any event that takes place.
Renovations were first proposed in 2023 and met with skepticism from Orange County Commissioners, who questioned the community benefits of the high-priced project. They weren’t approved the first time around, but eventually got the go-ahead in late 2024.
Construction started last December and is set to be completed in stages, so as not to interrupt the event schedule. The project, one of many rounds of renovations since Camping World Stadium was built in 1936, is expected to be complete by summer 2027.
On top of the stadium upgrades, $61 million of the renovation tab will go toward a new event center located across the street from the stadium along West Church Street. The event center needs final approval from the city before construction begins, but city officials are looking to start at the end of the year.
