Rangers set to begin Texas Live! construction

ARLINGTON — The Rangers are just about ready to begin the construction of Texas Live!, the entertainment complex that will be built adjacent to both Globe Life Park and the new ballpark, expected to open as soon as 2020.

The new ballpark still needs the approval of Arlington voters in a Nov. 9 election, but Texas Live! has advanced beyond the planning stage, and the scope of the project has doubled since planning began nine months ago.

“We’re looking forward to the beginning of building the Texas Live!, [to] start immediately after winning a World Series,” Rangers co-owner Ray Davis said at a news conference on Tuesday to reveal the plans, developed by Baltimore-based Cordish Companies.

Blake Cordish, vice-president of the Cordish Companies, unveiled three major areas to be developed at Texas Live! One is Rangers Republic, which will be the “ultimate fan clubhouse” and a 30,000-foot dining and entertainment venue dedicated to the Rangers heritage.

Live! Arena will be a 35,000-foot, multilevel central gathering place that will serve as the “living room” of the complex. Arlington Backyard will be a 5,000-person outdoor event pavilion that could host concerts, festivals and community activities.

“We could not be more excited about the vision we have laid out today,” Cordish said.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred attended the news conference and reiterated the need for the Rangers to have a climate-controlled facility in the Texas heat. If the $1 billion ballpark is approved, it will have air conditioning and a …

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