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Swamp Makeover: Florida Announces Plans for a $1.45B Renovation to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
The project will modernize suites, add premium seating and address $500 million in deferred maintenance while keeping capacity at 88,548.
- On Thursday, the University of Florida released renderings for a $1.45 billion overhaul of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, aiming to modernize the historic venue while preserving the unique atmosphere of "The Swamp."
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is approaching its 100th year and requires significant infrastructure improvements, leading Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin to confirm a plan including $500 million for deferred maintenance and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
- With capacity remaining at 88,548, construction will occur in phases after the 2027 season and conclude by 2030; the project relies on private donations, capital reserves, and long-term debt.
- The venue generates roughly $75 million annually, and officials believe an upgraded facility could double revenue, helping Florida Athletics remain competitive in football and their other 20 sports.
- Preserving signature features like the orange Wing Walls, the Florida Gators aim to "breathe new life into one of the nation's" most iconic college football venues through this renovation.
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Florida unveiled plans Thursday for a $1.45 billion renovation of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, believed to be the costliest stadium project ever in college football.
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Florida’s stadium renovation has eye-popping price tag
Florida is set to begin a major renovation of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and it carries an eye-popping price tag.Florida announced the project via social media on Thursday morning. Approximately $1.45 billion has been budgeted through a combination of what 247 Sports describes as “private giving, capital reserves, project-generated revenues, and financing mechanisms, including long-term debt, through approval of the Florida Board of Governors.”
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