What’s next for the Cleveland Browns’ stadium? At a meeting between city officials and the franchise, plans were discussed

For some time now, the Cleveland Browns have been discussing what to do with the franchise’s home stadium.

As early as 2022, there were reports that the Browns were considering building a new stadium for around one billion US dollars.

However, there was also always talk of renovating the Browns’ current stadium, which is located right next to the large Lake Erie.

Slowly but surely, however, a decision is now to be made. That is why franchise officials met with city representatives earlier this week to discuss the future of the Browns’ home stadium.

According to a report in “Signal Cleveland”, a concrete alternative to the original plan has now been presented.

According to the report, the franchise also insisted for a long time on a renovation of the Cleveland Browns Stadium, which was still called FirstEnergy Stadium until 2023.

Now, franchise officials have unveiled plans for a new stadium that could be located near the airport.

The plans are said to be for a multi-purpose stadium – as a result of potential construction, the entire area near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport would receive a major redevelopment.

The team sat down with a bipartisan group of lawmakers organized by state legislators.

Because the fact is, the Browns, led by owner Dee and Jimmy Haslam, won’t be able to get the billion-dollar project off the ground on their own.

Browns stadium will be expensive

Without the state and other investors, nothing will work, because the new domed stadium could cost several billion US dollars.

The exact plans of the franchise are not yet public. However, according to the report, drawings submitted to lawmakers show a multi-purpose stadium built deep into the ground. Surrounding the stadium are said to be several options for additional attractions and facilities.

All in all, the project was categorized “as an unprecedented economic development effort” that “includes a domed stadium and an entertainment and lifestyle district that would be largely privately financed – but would also likely cost taxpayers a lot. “