Nebraska Unveils $600M Memorial Stadium Overhaul Plan: Big Red Rebuild
Nebraska announced a $600 million plan called the Big Red Rebuild to overhaul Memorial Stadium after the 2026 season, reducing capacity from 86,549 to about 80,000 by 2028 (65,000 in 2027 during construction) with 7,000 seats for students/band and about 20,000 new chairbacks. The project includes tearing down and rebuilding the West bowl and a full demolition/rebuild of South Stadium, new concourses, premium seating, a large video board, and a year‑round team store, funded by at least $250 million in philanthropy and $350 million in private bonds (no state funds). Officials project 7,300+ jobs and $1.1 billion in statewide economic impact, with $95 million in annual revenue post‑completion; Regents will vote at the April 24 meeting to move forward after the 2026 season.