A comparison of Rosenblatt Stadium and TD Ameritrade Park by the numbers


by Paul Fiarkoski
The iconic Rosenblatt Stadium hosted the College World Series in Omaha from 1950 to 2010. In 2011, the series moved to TD Ameritrade Park in downtown Omaha where it is still played today.

College World Series Stadium Comparison

 

Rosenblatt Stadium

TD Ameritrade Park

Total Seating Capacity 23,100 24,000
Outfield Dimensions (feet) LF – 335, LCF – 375 Same
C – 408, RC – 375, RF – 335 Same
Home Plate to First Row Seats 60 Feet 52 Feet
Average Concourse Width 20 Feet 32 Feet – Infield
30 Feet – Outfield
Leg Room Between Rows Varies From 30 to 36 Inches All 36 Inches
Total Cost $25 million* $ 128 million
CWS ticket prices (GA) $ 7 (in 2010) $ 8 (in 2011)
CWS ticket prices (reserved) $ 22 (in 2010) $ 28 (in 2011)

*Estimates as of 2011 open of TD Ameritrade Park. Includes initial build cost plus improvements over the years; not adjusted for inflation.

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