<p>Populous has announced its involvement in the project to create a new 65,000-seat stadium for Liga MX football club Tigres UANL in Mexico. Plans for the stadium, which is due to be delivered in 2025, were unveiled at a press conference on 14 January 2022, with the Governor of Nuevo León, Samuel García, in attendance alongside representatives of the club, Populous, UANL, Sinergia Deportiva and Juego de Pelota.</p><p>Populous’ multi-use design features separate changing rooms for Tigres’ men’s and women’s teams and a retractable pitch that will allow a range of events to be hosted, from soccer and athletics to concerts and American football. The scheme also incorporates retail, hospitality, hotel rooms, offices, and classrooms for the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León to facilitate year-round usage and create a socially responsible and financially sustainable venue.</p><p>The new stadium will be located on a site close to Tigres’ current home, Estadio Universitario, meaning the club will not need to relocate during construction and will retain its position at the University with direct transport links to the downtown area. The project is expected to employ 60,000 people directly and indirectly and will be privately funded.</p>
<p>Populous has announced its involvement in the project to create a new 65,000-seat stadium for Liga MX football club Tigres UANL in Mexico. Plans for the stadium, which is due to be delivered in 2025, were unveiled at a press conference on 14 January 2022, with the Governor of Nuevo León, Samuel García, in attendance alongside representatives of the club, Populous, UANL, Sinergia Deportiva and Juego de Pelota.</p><p>Populous’ multi-use design features separate changing rooms for Tigres’ men’s and women’s teams and a retractable pitch that will allow a range of events to be hosted, from soccer and athletics to concerts and American football. The scheme also incorporates retail, hospitality, hotel rooms, offices, and classrooms for the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León to facilitate year-round usage and create a socially responsible and financially sustainable venue.</p><p>The new stadium will be located on a site close to Tigres’ current home, Estadio Universitario, meaning the club will not need to relocate during construction and will retain its position at the University with direct transport links to the downtown area. The project is expected to employ 60,000 people directly and indirectly and will be privately funded.</p>
