As the NFL privately claims that a return to Los Angeles is coming sooner than later, one of the companies hoping to build an L.A. stadium hopes to expand a soon-to-be-expiring window for doing so.
AEG has announced that it is seeking a six-month extension to an agreement with the City of Los Angeles regarding the construction of the venue that already is known as Farmers Field. The current deal expires on October 18.
“We have resumed discussions with the NFL and, while much remains to be done before a deal could come together, we remain committed to this project,” AEG president and CEO Dan Beckerman said. “In light of the positive tone of recent conversations, we feel it would be productive to continue this dialogue while at the same time further exploring alternative plans with the City.”
AEG hopes to build a downtown stadium, at the L.A. LIVE complex. Rams owner Stan Kroenke has acquired acreage at Hollywood Park, another potential location for an NFL stadium.
The Raiders, Rams, and Chargers are among the teams that could relocate to Los Angeles. It’s possible that L.A. eventually will have two teams, like it last did 20 years ago, right before the Raiders and Rams left town.
