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Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:13 pm
by KCPowercat
Why are the Comets playing at TMO? Aren't they housed out in Independence?

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:41 pm
by DColeKC
KCPowercat wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:13 pm Why are the Comets playing at TMO? Aren't they housed out in Independence?
Cable Dahmer Arena has the Mavericks the 22nd of January so looks like the Comets will play a game at T-Mobile.

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:46 pm
by KCPowercat
kind of embarrassing. The suburb tiny arena has scheduling conflicts so they move to the big boy arena?

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:47 am
by DColeKC
KCPowercat wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:46 pm kind of embarrassing. The suburb tiny arena has scheduling conflicts so they move to the big boy arena?
They’ve always scheduled a few games at T-mobile similar to how KU always plays a game at T-mobile instead of their tiny arena in Lawrence.

Nothing out of the norm at all.

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:58 am
by TheSmokinPun
They always have moved a game there every time the one soccer coaches association has their conference here too.

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:39 pm
by KCPowercat
I enjoy comparing the comets to ku bball.

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 1:11 pm
by Major KC Fan
I wouldn’t call Allen Field House small- it holds over 14,000 people. KU BB looks really good for this season with high early season rankings and an over abundance of talent-more like the kind of BB team that we Jayhawks have been blessed with for many seasons. KU regularly has games at T- Mobile to recognize and nurture the largest college alumni group in the metro- and maybe make some additional money! Lawrence/Douglas County isn’t in the official metro statistical area but is included in the combined metro statistical area.

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:15 am
by DColeKC
Major KC Fan wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 1:11 pm I wouldn’t call Allen Field House small- it holds over 14,000 people. KU BB looks really good for this season with high early season rankings and an over abundance of talent-more like the kind of BB team that we Jayhawks have been blessed with for many seasons. KU regularly has games at T- Mobile to recognize and nurture the largest college alumni group in the metro- and maybe make some additional money! Lawrence/Douglas County isn’t in the official metro statistical area but is included in the combined metro statistical area.
I wasn’t digging on AFH. One of the best college basketball venues in the country. Top 4.

I’m not a KU fan but appreciate their basketball program.

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:12 am
by DColeKC
@normalthings - any permits pulled lately for T-Mobile Center? Some window work being done and a crane onsite. They are upgrading LED screens finally but I’m not sure this is related.

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:26 am
by KCPowercat
no permits for 1400 grand this year

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 12:37 pm
by normalthings
DColeKC wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:12 am @normalthings - any permits pulled lately for T-Mobile Center? Some window work being done and a crane onsite. They are upgrading LED screens finally but I’m not sure this is related.
Yes!

Temporary closure of sidewalk for glass replacement.
Applied Date:01/11/2022
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Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 4:39 pm
by moderne
Did they ever replace the Sprint yellow glass with T Mobile magenta?

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 4:42 pm
by KCPowercat
yes they did. Almost immediately

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:41 pm
by KCPowercat
Looks like they are working on the flying people art display

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 11:40 pm
by KCPowercat
Here's my approach on art. I don't like it all but i respect the artist and their effort. Maybe it's not your thing but why want it taken down?

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:37 am
by DaveKCMO
My biggest complaint is that the plaza surrounding the art felt very slapdash and the water without a fountain seems unnecessary.

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:22 am
by KCPowercat
totally agree there.

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:20 am
by kcjak
I wouldn't mind some lighting or video screens integrated into or visible behind the glass panels - maybe something similar to Allianz stadium in Munich. As is typical with design proposals, the finished product was a bit underwhelming from what was 'promised' during the initial competition.

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:47 am
by shinatoo
Perfect building for projection mapping.

Re: T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center)

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:54 am
by KCPowercat
that was the plan in the early renderings. Much more doable/affordable now I'd guess