Mosaic Stadium
Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan has a total capacity of 30,945. However, it has one big advantage over many of the larger stadiums, it has sell-out crowds. The entire 2009 season saw sell-out crowds for every single game from what I gathered in all the pre-game hype.
TSN has no problem showing the entire stadium at Taylor Field. Mosaic is wall-to-wall people. When it comes to showing the stadiums in BC or TO, for example, they tend to keep the camera on-field as much as possible. The odd time a glimpse of the stands is shown, the reason for this is clear - the stands are nearly empty. The fans that are in attendance seem swallowed up by the immense building around them.
Montreal opted to play outdoors in a much smaller college stadium this year. They filled the stands too, game after game.
Saskatchewan is in the midst of a debate on whether or not to expand and/or replace Mosaic, possibly with a dome. I think this would be a mistake of huge porportions, especially concerning the dome. I understand the need to enlarge the seating capacity but, a way must be found to do so without changing the character that is now present at Mosaic/Taylor Field. The history of the Saskatchewan RoughRider's is written on the sod of that field.
Were I Brad Wall, I would take a very careful look at the stats for the big stadiums. How much revenue do they bring in during the games? How many people attend on a regular/seasonal basis? Will the combined CFL season and off-season events bring in enough cash to cover the massive expense of a dome. Mind you, were I Brad Wall, I would hold a referendum on the matter.
The people of Saskatchewan - the Rider Nation, whose support has put wings beneath the arms of quarterbacks, and made fleet the feet of receivers, should be the ones who decide the fate of Mosaic Stadium.
But, that's just my opinion. ;-)