COLUMBIA, Mo. – Shortly ahead of Mizzou’s back-and-forth victory over the Razorbacks, the University of Missouri broke ground on the newly named “Memorial Stadium Centennial Project.” 

What You Need To Know

  • Mizzou broke ground on the Memorial Stadium Bicentennial project with $250 million in renovations

  • Enhancements include fan amenities, expanded premium seating and state-of-the-art facilities 

  • The new multi-level north concourse addition will feature a wide variety of new premium seating options

  • Modernized concessions, enhance restrooms and a new stadium entry plaza also are in the works

The $250 million renovation of the Tiger’s home has its sight set on being ready for the 2026 season, the university’s 100-year anniversary. 

Enhancements include fan amenities, expanded premium seating and state-of-the-art facilities. 

Mizzou believes this will keep their home games a premier venue for football and honor its traditions.  

“This is a landmark occasion in the history of our university and athletics program,” said Robin Wenneker, the chair of the University of Missouri Board of Curators. “The new name celebrates the vision of the stadium’s original builders and our commitment to ensuring its legacy endures for generations of Tigers fans and all Missourians. This momentum investment honors the past while creating a first-class venue that reflects the excellence of Mizzou.”

During the board meeting in September, the Board of Curators unanimously approved the stadium project. A Kansas City architecture firm, the DLR Group, designed the new multi-level north concourse addition which will feature a wide variety of new premium seating options. Modernized concessions, enhance restrooms and a new stadium entry plaza also are in the plans.

“Memorial Stadium has long been a symbol of pride for Missourians,” said University of Missouri President Mun Choi. “This project reaffirms our commitment to achieving excellence both on and off the field. It’s an investment in the future of our university, our student-athletes and for Missourians.”

Mizzou says this is the largest renovation project in Memorial Stadium’s history. 

“On Saturday, we celebrated the beginning of a new chapter for Memorial Stadium,” Director of Athletics Laird Veatch said. “This renovation reflects the incredible energy and momentum surrounding Mizzou Athletics. We are grateful to everyone who made this possible, led by our Board of Curators and President Choi. This is not just a stadium renovation — it’s a statement of our aspirations for the future and our ‘Will to Win.’”