ROLLA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri is planning a $250 million renovation of Memorial Stadium.
The Memorial Stadium Improvements Project, expected to be completed by the 2026 season, will further enclose the north end of the stadium and add a variety of new premium seating options. The field-level Bunker Club in the south end zone will be converted to a team recruiting center, with upgrades to restrooms, concessions and the sound system among other changes.
The university’s Board of Curators unanimously approved the hiring of Kansas City architecture firm DLR Group on Wednesday to handle the project.
The Tigers have played in Memorial Stadium since 1926.
“We are competing in a dynamic, highly ambitious environment in intercollegiate athletics and across the totality of higher education,” Board Chair Robin Wenneker said. “We are momentum investing in Memorial Stadium to elevate Mizzou’s national brand and deliver a world-class facility that creates year-round connections for Tiger Nation within the campus, the community and the state of Missouri. We want to be pace setters and establish the new standard for success.”
More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football. Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25
Defending champion Lilia Vu withdraws from Chevron Championship with back injury before 1st round
Rybakina, Vondroušová into Stuttgart quarters while Jabeur out
University of Oregon football player, 19, is arrested for fatal hit and run after 46
District attorney says Memphis police officer may have been killed by friendly fire
Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year
Sluggish start for spring homebuying season as home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising
A former Maldives president is freed after a high court throws out his 11
Arizona Republican drops reelection effort after accusation he forged signatures
Fire in truck carrying lithium ion batteries leads to 3