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LINCOLN – As the University of Nebraska celebrates the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium, the Board of Regents is set to consider renovation plans that will modernize the state’s most iconic facility for its next century and beyond.
Plans for the $450 million renovation will go before the Board at its Oct. 5 meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will also be live-streamed at www.nebraska.edu.
Informed by a 2022 survey that drew responses from 22,000-plus Husker fans about what improvements they wanted to see in the stadium, the modernization project has three overarching goals, according to Athletic Director Trev Alberts:
- Enhance the evolving fan experience that encourages families to come to Memorial Stadium on game day.
- Ensure a modern facility with infrastructure suited for the next century.
- Provide equitable and affordable access for all Husker fans, including dedicated space for students.
If approved by the Board, the project will be paid equally from private funds ($225 million) and other funding sources, including up to $50 million from the university’s internal lending program. No student tuition dollars or university general operating dollars will be used. Unlike most athletic departments, Nebraska’s does not receive a subsidy from the university.
Athletic Director Trev Alberts also shared his comments to the media Thursday Morning.
MEMORIAL STADIUM RENOVATIONS – TREV ALBERTS COMMENTS:
ALBERTS – SURVEYS SHOWCASED WHAT FANS WANT:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts spoke to the media on Thursday morning to showcase the new Memorial Stadium renovation project. Alberts added that these changes come on the heels of the recently completed surveys sent to fans…
That information including several key points: fans want the gameday experience to enhance encouraging more families to arrive to Memorial Stadium; create a more modern facility, and provide more affordable access to all Husker fans.
ALBERTS – MAIN POINTS WANTED FOR MEMORIAL STADIUM RENOVATION:
Trev Alberts, Nebraska Athletic Director, broke the news on $450 million in renovation projects anticipated for Memorial Stadium arriving in 2024. Alberts spoke about the main points discussed by fans driving the change…
These main points were taken directly from surveys sent out to Nebraskans who had attended a Memorial Stadium event in 2022.
ALBERTS – CONCOURSE CONNECTION IMPORTANT TO RENOVATION:
Trev Alberts, Nebraska Athletic Director, discussed some of the expected additions for Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium during his Thursday press conference regarding Memorial Stadium’s renovation project…
Alberts added that South stadium will be completely demolished in the process to create the new changes needed for the revamp of the home of Husker Football.
ALBERTS – CREATING MORE THAN JUST SEVEN SATURDAYS:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts addressed during his Thursday press conference the new $450 million renovations coming to Memorial Stadium. Alberts added that these changes are to enhance not only the fan experience for football season, but beyond…
Alberts discussed additions to the North and South stadiums for community engagement, student academic studies, and much more.
ALBERTS – SOUTH STADIUM WILL EMBRACE STUDENTS:
Trev Alberts, Nebraska Athletic Director, spoke about the anticipated renovations coming to the home of Husker Football Memorial Stadium. Alberts added he wants the students to become a more integral part of gameday…
Nebraska will demolish south stadium – the current home for most of the student section – and revamp locations and distinctions for the band and students. Alberts added that academic classrooms and student hubs may be added to portions of the facility.
ALBERTS – TIMELINE FOR DEMOLITION; RENOVATION:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts spoke about the renovations coming to Memorial Stadium during his Thursday morning press conference. Alberts also spoke on the expected timeline of the project…
Alberts added delays should be expected, as Nebraska weather has not been kind to larger projects in the past. The renovation project is set to be on the proposal for the Board of Regents next week.
