The Preservation of Tiger Stadium In August 2010, the LSU Athletic Department and the Tiger Athletic Foundation launched a campaign to preserve and restore the look of Tiger Stadium. Renovations throughout the iconic venue are in its final stages and it will culminate with an expansion of the South End Zone, raising Tiger Stadium’s capacity to near 100,000. All of the projects are being privately funded by TAF.
West and North Stadium Plazas
South End Zone Project
Prior to the start of the 2012 season, construction was completed on the first part of the west side plaza that includes new gates, All-American and Hall of Fame plazas and the National Championship plaza that showcases the past, present and future of LSU football. Construction on the north plaza of Tiger Stadium is scheduled to be completed prior to the 2013 season. This update maintains the great look and feel of Tiger Stadium while preserving the facility in a way that allows it to continue to function for years to come.
In October 2012, ground was broken for the expansion of the south end zone that will include approximately 60 suites, 3,000 club seats as well as about 1,500 general public seats above the current south end zone bowl. The addition will also debut two brand new HD corner scoreboards that will be among the best in the SEC. The new addition is scheduled to debut for the start of the 2014 season.
Tiger Stadium Windows
New Lighting
On Nov. 1, 2012, all 428 windows on the North side of Tiger Stadium were replaced, marking the initial phase in the Preservation of Death Valley. The 300 remaining windows on the east and west sides of Tiger Stadium are also being sponsored and replaced. The new windows restore the original look of the stadium on the outside and provide interior protection from the elements.
A new, state-of-the-art lighting system was installed prior to the 2012 season that turns the upper archways of the north end of the stadium purple and gold and lights the iconic “LSU” on the stadium’s north scoreboard. The visually outstanding system perpetuates the legend of the stadium’s night games. Following an LSU win, the north end of the stadium lights up in “victory gold.”
For more information visit www.PreserveDeathValley.com
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