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Rams Inglewood Stadium Groundbreaking: Quotes and Photos

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The Los Angeles Rams officially broke ground on their new Inglewood stadium on Thursday.

With an official ceremony on Thursday afternoon, the Los Angeles Rams’ Inglewood Stadium has broken ground.

Located in Inglewood, California, the Rams’ new home will open in 2019 as the most expensive stadium built in sports history, topping the New York Giants’ and Jets’ MetLife stadium by more than $2 billion.

On hand was NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, as well as Rams brass including owner Stan Kroenke and COO Kevin Demoff. The mayor of Inglewood, James Butts, was also at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Here’s what the Rams owner had to say about the stadium:

Rams owner Stan Kroenke: “Our goal is to build the most unique and fan-friendly stadium in the world.” pic.twitter.com/rdX0zRfiAx

— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) November 17, 2016

The commish has high hopes for the new spot in Inglewood:

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell: “We are confident this is going to be the place to be in 2019 and beyond.” pic.twitter.com/gzd34zd0cg

— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) November 17, 2016

Kroenke reiterated that the Stadium will be finished by the expected date:

Stan Kroenke, Inglewood groundbreaking: “We’re going to get all this done a little less than three years from today.” pic.twitter.com/SYzgKDRte3

— Jack Wang (@thejackwang) November 17, 2016

Rams legends Jack Youngblood and Eric Dickerson both attended the event:

The Best of the Rest From Inglewood Stadium Groundbreaking

Rams groundbreaking ceremony underway soon from Inglewood. I don’t think he is authorized to operate that machinery. pic.twitter.com/xGDDzMxs3o

— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) November 17, 2016

Can’t break ground without ceremonial shovels and hard hats. pic.twitter.com/A1mGxLmBFi

— Jack Wang (@thejackwang) November 17, 2016

Big crowd here today. Roger Goodell and Stan Kroenke in attendance, as is Eric Dickerson, Jack Youngblood and pic.twitter.com/7y1goADKbJ

— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) November 17, 2016