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Major League Cricket brings stadium upgrades and tourism dollars to Grand Prairie
Summary
Grand Prairie tourism manager said Major League Cricket's presence—renovation of the former AirHog stadium, hosting matches and championship rounds—has raised the city’s profile and produced measurable economic impact.
Grand Prairie’s tourism manager said Major League Cricket (MLC) has turned the former AirHog stadium into a professional cricket venue, brought MLC headquarters to the city and generated millions in local economic activity.
"Major League Cricket basically raised about $120,000,000 to create infrastructure and stadiums where Major League Cricket matches could happen, and Grand Prairie was chosen as one of those locations," Sarah Dodelic, the city’s tourism manager, said on the city program. Dodelic said private investment into the existing stadium in Grand Prairie was about $20,000,000 for renovations.
Dodelic said Grand Prairie is…
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