Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: The Events Center has a official seating capacity is 1,800 , but with open areas around the field , the capacity extends to 2,500 making it the second largest stadium in the City of Erie .
Simplified: The Events Center has an official seating capacity of 2,500 , making it the second largest football stadium in the City of Erie .