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
The Titans go into the NFL draft flexible at No. 7 with lots of needs to fill
State Council approves new nuclear plants
Greece hands over Olympic Flame to Beijing 2022 organizers
China defeats Brazil, to battle Poland in VNL Finals semis
Officer fatally shoots man who confronted him with knife, authorities say
Chinese paddlers reign supreme at Durban table tennis worlds
China's CPI up 0.1 pct in March
Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
Defending champion Lilia Vu withdraws from Chevron Championship with back injury before 1st round
Interfaith conference seeks to raise awareness about Uyghur genocide — Radio Free Asia
National Games witnesses development of China's sports map