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FIU Stadium opened on September 20, 2008 against South Florida A new era began on Saturday, September 20 when FIU hosted the University of South Florida. All along, the Golden Panthers have set aggressive goals and have been committed to competing at the highest level. FIU is building this tradition of excellence with Athletic Director Pete Garcia, Head Football Coach Mario Cristobal and a new on-campus stadium opening this fall.
FIU’s new stadium becomes the only Division I on-campus football stadium south of Orlando in Florida. “This puts FIU on an even playing field in terms of facilities,” said Coach Cristobal. “Now, local athletes have
another reason to stay home and help build a championship program while student-athletes from all over the Since breaking ground state and country on May 25, 2007, sta- “This stadium is the crown jewel of FIU Athletics. It dium construction has will be the vehicle that takes our athletic department will have one more reason to attend occurred under the aus- to the next level.” school here. This pices of Coral Gables, will have a huge Fla., based Odebrecht FIU Athletic Director Pete Garcia Construction, Inc. The impact on future stadium’s first phase inrecruiting and will cludes a capacity of 18,000 and features 1,500 club seats, give our students and fans something to rally a 6,500 square foot Stadium Club, an upper concourse and around and it is a great foundation to build upon.” 19 premium suites. Seating includes both chair back and bench seating with backrests for fan convenience. Additional phases of construction will include a student support complex and will bring the stadium’s seating capacity to approximately 45,000.
“This stadium is the crown jewel of FIU Athletics,” said Garcia. “It will is the vehicle that will take our athletic department to the next level.”
Nearly two-thirds of the stadium project will be funded from existing sources like athletic fees, game guarantees and existing vendor contributions. In addition, ticket sales will be applied toward financing improvements. The new stadium complex also opens the door to other sources of revenue like corporate sponsorship packages and naming rights, in addition to concerts, non-intercollegiate sporting events and other community activities that will take place at the stadium.
FIU STADIUM FAST FACTS It is the only Division I on-campus football stadium south of Orlando in Florida The first phase of construction will bring the stadium’s capacity to approximately 18,000 and will include: 1,500 club seats 6,500 square-foot Stadium Club An upper concourse and 19 premier suites Chair back and bench seating all with backrests for fan convenience Additional phases of construction will include a new fieldhouse, state-of-the art weight room, a student-support complex and will bring the stadium’s seating capacity to approximately 45,000.
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