Nebraska regents approve $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the Memorial Stadium 'Big Red Rebuild' project on Friday. The $600 million project is designed to offer improved access, seat comfort, enhanced sightlines, and upgraded amenities throughout the entire stadium.

The planned new capacity is 80,000 seats, with 20,000 seats receiving new chair backs and 7,000 seats dedicated to Nebraska's band and students. The school says that 'uniting the band and student sections and bringing them closer to the field amplifies the game day atmosphere and maximizes home field advantage.'

The project will be funded by $250 million in philanthropic support and $350 million in private bond financing. The plan was originally presented in 2023 with a cost of $450 million but a review of the plans identified several 'critically important areas' that had to be addressed, including $200 million in deferred maintenance.

Nebraska has played at Memorial Stadium since 1923 and holds an NCAA-record 410 consecutive sellouts dating back to 1962. Full construction is set to begin following the 2026 football season with a full project completion scheduled for the fall of 2028.

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