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While children are swarming back to schools, the 49ers Museum launched its STEM-based education and life skills enrichment program: the Denise DeBartolo York Education Center on Aug. 22 at Levi’s Stadium. Utilizing football and the new $1.3 billion stadium as educational platforms, the program is slated to host more than 20,000 K-8 students in its … Read more
Amidst pomp and grandeur, Levi’s Stadium officially opened on Aug. 2 with a majority of the 48,765 attendees enjoying the debut of the $1.3 billion stadium. Still in an information-gathering mode, management plans on improving in a number of aspects. Concerns by fans included a shortage of concessions, parking and traffic problems and minor glitches … Read more
Continuing an established relationship in the City and local schools – one day after unveiling Levi’s Stadium with a lavish, over-the-top celebration – the 49ers Foundation focused on local youth, rolling out the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute and Chevron STEM Zone at Cabrillo Middle School on July 18. Following introductions and remarks from local leaders … Read more
Prior to stepping onto the gridiron, San Francisco 49ers players, management, coaches and Silicon Valley executives stepped out of their usual gear, donning aprons and serving as celebrity waiters for Pasta Bowl VIII at Levi’s Stadium on July 23. Kicking aside cleats and pads and the seriousness of NFL competition, fun, excitement and pride were … Read more
With red, white and gold confetti streamers flying about, champagne flowing and a lavish reception, Kool and the Gang’s “Celebration” would have been the perfect theme song for the ribbon cutting of Levi’s Stadium on July 17. A who’s who of Bay Area politicos, luminaries, civic leaders and business representatives attended the bountiful celebration that … Read more
When two of the Mission City’s largest and most popular attraction-oriented corporations work together, the possibilities are nearly endless. With Levi’s Stadium weeks from opening, California’s Great America and the 49ers recently celebrated a collaboration that’ll transform Great America’s new 18,000-square-foot multi-purpose venue, the Great America Pavilion, into a sea of red and gold. The … Read more
Opening in just one month on Saturday, August 2 for the San Jose Earthquakes’ match against Seattle Sounders FC, Levi’s Stadium is nearly complete. Over the next several weeks, the finishing touches will be made to the stadium, which may become the first LEED Gold certified NFL stadium. From the plush red carpeting and pristine … Read more
Nearly finished, Levi’s Stadium has quickly taken center stage, with at least 20 major events booked at the 68,500-seat, $1.2 billion stadium, including at least 18 events in its maiden year. With Super Bowl 50 and WrestleMania 31 leading the way, events are being added swiftly, with both Monster AMA Supercross and Monster Jam each … Read more
When Levi’s Stadium opens this summer, guests will likely be greeted by a gallantly waving pool of red and gold – the beauty of the highly acclaimed San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush squad greeting guests with flair, adorned with their commonly identifiable red and gold pom poms and popular attire. While often greeting fans at … Read more
When Levi’s Stadium opens later this year, a handful of Mission College students will have their hands involved in almost every aspect of the items patrons consume at the 68,500-seat NFL stadium. Thanks to a partnership between Mission College and Centerplate, the stadium’s hospitality management company, students in the college’s Hospitality Management program have had … Read more