Voters Approve Plan for New 49ers Stadium

[Dpantherman]

In a critical city-wide election on Tuesday, voters in Santa Clara approved plans for a new stadium for the San Francisco 49ers. The election clears the way for the project to move forward with the goal of opening the facility in time for the 2014 season.

“For almost a decade and a half, the San Francisco 49ers and our faithful fans have dreamed about playing at home in a world-class stadium, and now those dreams are closer to reality,” said team President and CEO Jed York. “We can now proceed with our plans to build the premier, open-air sports and entertainment venue in the world.”

Tuesday’s victory comes after an extensive grass roots campaign effort. Over 700 people from Santa Clara and throughout the Bay Area volunteered their time in support of the election.

“We are as thrilled by the results as we are humbled by the effort that so many people put into its success,” York added.

On the heels of Tuesday’s victory, the team today announced the launch of a website for fans: www.49ersNewStadium.com. The website is designed to help fans understand the selection process for seats at the new stadium, including a waitlist for fans that are not season ticket holders at Candlestick Park. The website also includes the latest images of the stadium design, and answers to frequently asked questions about the new stadium plans.

Next, the team and the City will finalize all project approvals and finance construction of the stadium. The goal is to begin construction of the stadium in 2012. Centrally located in Santa Clara, the stadium features easy highway and transit access for fans throughout the Bay Area. The completion of this state-of-the-art facility will secure the team’s long-term future in the Bay Area. Once the new stadium in Santa Clara opens, the team confirmed that its name will remain the San Francisco 49ers.

“We recognize that there is still a lot of work to be done, and it is now our responsibility to finish the job by delivering on the remainder of the plan,” said York. “But, the best fans in the NFL deserve the best stadium, and our new home will continue to make them proud to cheer on the San Francisco 49ers for generations to come.”

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[Hawk]

I've never been to the stick but many people I know say it's a poo hole. I also know that many people won't be happy it's going to Santa Clara though!

[Khyber53]

Candlestick Park is a historic place, but it'll be nice for them to get some new digs. And a Super Bowl in San Fran wouldn't be bad at all.

[dbeat]

San Francisco voters needed to get off their ass and supported the new stadium IN San Francisco. This is not good that it's now 45 minutes away in San Jose!

[DickolausJ]

Been to Candelstick a many of a time, it is indeed a frozen asshole. Pac Bell made it actually enjoyable to go to Giants games; until ofcoarse you realize that you are watching baseball.

Santa Clara aint too far, but San Fransisco delegation are still a bunch of cheap bitches.

[Hawk]

they should have threatened to change the name to the San Jose 49'er or the Santa Clara 49'ers or something. Seems San Fran wants the best of both worlds here.

[holycrikey]

It would have been great to keep the team closer to San Fran. I've been to candlestick a few times as a kid. Even back then it was a craphole. I'm psyched the 49ers are getting a new place. They really need it. Screw the SF gov't on pricking it up on the plans to rebuild. Santa Clara is a nice place though. The new stadium should be pretty awesome.

[Montsta]

If it has even half the technological amenities that Cisco Field in Fremont was going to have, it will be sweet. The 9ers have always been my secondary team, but I might actually have to go to games with a new stadium. Can't go wrong with a stadium that is 15 minutes away from Google, Yahoo, EA, Oracle, Cisco, etc. Should have no shortage of advertising and promotional partners.

[Nu Guns]

From what I have heard yes the stadium is crappy and is also a pain in the ass to get to. Im suprised San Fran has kept a team this long. I am shocked the city has not banned football for being to violent and discrimatating for there is no trans gender players on the roster.

[Mother Grabber]

San Francisco voters needed to get off their ass and supported the new stadium IN San Francisco. This is not good that it's now 45 minutes away in San Jose!

Unless you live 45 minutes away in San Jose, in which case it's pretty cool...

[Montsta]

Not to mention that when you leave 49ers games you drive through Hunter's Point, which is NEVER a good thing.