I think it will be a question for Stampede whether they can generate enough revenue to offset the operating expenses of the Dome, plus opportunity cost of what else the land could be. Parking? New Coke Stage?
Ice time is always a safe revenue bet (as it was in the Corral). You would think the space could be useful to certain conferences/events.
During Stampede time, it has still been a useful space for ag programming/concerts. One would think Stampede concerts would move to the new building, but the Dome could still attractive to host an additional ticketed event - a run of Disney on Ice, a proper cirque production, etc. Stampede likes pre-ticketed events as they include 'free-admission', even if the gate portion they take is less, it helps drive attendance.
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