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The University of Missouri Board of Curators this week approved a massive $250 million renovation to the Mizzou football stadium hoping to elevate the university’s competitive standing in the Southeastern Conference. Designed by Kansas City architecture firm DLR Group, improvements to Memorial Stadium include a new multi-level north concourse that will bring more options for seating, concessions, an expanded video board and more. According to plans announced by the University, the project will break ground on Saturday, Nov. 30, when the Tigers host division rival Arkansas. The project is expected to be complete in 2026 to coincide with the stadium’s 100th anniversary. “The Memorial Stadium Improvements Project is a milestone in Mizzous continued growth, University of Missouri President Mun Choi said. This project symbolizes the university’s strategic vision to provide world-class facilities for our student-athletes while reinforcing Mizzous role as a driver of economic impact for the state. This investment is about more than football. Its about community and economic development for the state of Missouri. The new north concourse structure will total approximately 191,000 gross square feet, including 99,000 gross square feet of enclosed, climate-controlled areas. This includes a new retail outlet for Mizzou merchandise, the integration of an enhanced video board and sound system in the north end zone and improved wayfinding and graphics throughout the stadium.The Bunker Club in the south end zone will be transformed into a recruiting center, and the entire stadium will see enhanced LED lighting for Faurot Field, Wi-Fi improvements, upgrades to concourse restrooms and concessions, auxiliary locker room conversion, and more. In a release, the university said, “The project envisions the development of 14 field-level open-air suites behind the north end zone and two new club sections, including a field-level, 300-person Rock M Club built directly under the historic Rock M Hill behind the current north end zone, and a 500-person Mezzanine Club. The project will explore the addition of 150 family lounge boxes, 250 club seats and 28 ‘Tiger Den’ private outdoor patio boxes for families or corporations. Under DLRs design, the stadiums capacity will increase to approximately 65,000.””This project is a game-changer for Mizzou Football, our fans and our student-athletes, Mizzou Director of Athletics Laird Veatch said. This could not be possible without the leadership of our Board of Curators and President Choi. Their unwavering commitment continues to push Mizzou Athletics on an upward trajectory. This historic stadium renovation will not only enhance the overall fan experience but provide the resources necessary for our program to compete at the highest level in the SEC.”This is an incredible statement by our Board of Curators and President Choi, Missouri head football coach Eliah Drinkwitz said. Their leadership has been instrumental in pushing this project forward. These stadium improvements are crucial for recruiting and developing the next generation of Tigers. Were building something special here, and a renovated Memorial Stadium will be the heartbeat of that progress.” Click here to learn more about the project and to see renderings.