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Florida Board of Governors approves USF’s plan for a new on-campus stadium

The Florida Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the University of South Florida’s new on-campus stadium, signaling state-level support for the transformational facility scheduled to open in fall 2026.

September 8, 2023Campus Life, USF Athletics, University News

The $25 million investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.

September 7, 2023USF Athletics, USF Foundation, University News

Graphic: future on-campus stadium

USF Board of Trustees approves financing for new on-campus stadium

The approved plan includes financing for an estimated 35,000-seat facility that is scheduled to open by fall 2026. TheÌýstadiumÌýwill be builtÌýon the east side of the Tampa campus on a site known as Sycamore Fields, providing synergy with the ongoing expansion of the USF Athletics district.

June 13, 2023USF Athletics, University News

University of South Florida Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Kelly has announced the appointment of Amir Abdur-Rahim as the 11th head coach in Bulls men's basketball history.

March 30, 2023USF Athletics

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USF Board of Trustees approves advancing to design phase of a new on-campus stadium

The board’s decision authorized up to $22 million for the design of a stadium. The funds will come from non-state sources, such as private philanthropy and investment earnings.

March 7, 2023USF Athletics, University News

The University of South Florida has announced a $5.1 million gift from J.D. Porter and the Porter Family to name its new Indoor Performance Facility. The Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility will help support all USF student-athletes.

January 5, 2023USF Athletics, USF Foundation

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University of South Florida selects a recommended design/build team for on-campus stadium

The University of South Florida reached an important milestone in the process to construct an on-campus stadium, as university leaders recommended selecting the design/build team of Barton Malow and Populous for the project.

September 6, 2022USF Athletics, University News

Future location of the on campus stadium

USF leaders outline next steps for on-campus stadium project in update to the Board of Trustees

Co-chairs of the committee charged with leading stadium planning detailed the due diligence that’s been conducted in recent months at the recommended site on the east side of the Tampa campus known as Sycamore Fields.

June 15, 2022University News

Jeff and Penny Vinik

USF receives $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik to support an on-campus stadium

The University of South Florida’s plan to build an on-campus football stadium received a significant vote of confidence and generous philanthropic support with the announcement of a $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik – longtime supporters of USF.

April 6, 2022USF Athletics, University News

Site of football stadium

USF committee recommends site for on-campus football stadium, $5 million gift announced to advance the project

The University of South Florida’s vision to build an on-campus football stadium took a significant step forward today, with a recommended site selected and a $5 million gift for the project announced.

March 8, 2022University News

New agreement runs through June 2028.

January 5, 2022USF Athletics, University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF leadership provides on-campus football stadium update to the Board of Trustees

Leadership from the University of South Florida provided the USF Board of Trustees with its first update on plans to build an on-campus football stadium since Chair Will Weatherford announced his vision for moving ahead with the transformational project in September.

December 7, 2021USF Athletics, University News

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