2019 CONTINUED
October
Construction of the retractable-roof trusses was completed .
October 23
The first seat was installed at Globe Life Field , located on the main concourse behind home plate .
Nov . 18
Globe Life Field celebrated the “ Topping Out ” of the facility with the last piece of steel installed on the retractable roof .
December
The Rangers take batting practice at Globe Life Field for the first time .
December 6
The 5.5-acre retractable roof was closed for the first time .
December 17
Arlington City Council enters into public-private partnership over 30-year period to facilitate even more transformative development near ballpark , including a best-in-class hotel , new convention center , corporate office headquarters , mixeduse residential building , small business coworking and incubator space , and even more dining , retail , and entertainment options .
January
Installation began on the playing surface , a process that took one month to complete .
January 23
The first Globe Life Field sign was installed , located at the North Plaza entrance adjacent to Texas Live !
February 28
Installation of the artificial turf playing surface was completed .
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