University of Kansas football fans will have a new way to keep track of the games at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Construction crews elevated in boom lifts worked installing a massive new scoreboard on Wednesday in the south end of the stadium in Lawrence The installation is a component of the ongoing $450 million in major upgrades to the stadium as part of the University of Kansas’ new Gateway District.
The first phase of construction includes a complete rebuild of the southwest, west, and north sides of the stadium, which dates back to 1921 when the first game was played in the then-named Kansas Memorial Stadium. Improvements encompass a new conference center on the north end, elevated seating, closer premium seating, and the new scoreboard.
The new scoreboard is two-and-a-half times larger than the previous one and sits approximately 60 feet closer to the field. Interior renovations to the weight room and locker room at the Anderson Family Football Complex, adjacent to the stadium, were completed and unveiled in August of 2023.
Construction at the football stadium remains on schedule for completion before the start of the 2025 season. University of Kansas Athletic Director Travis Goff stated last fall that the remodeled facility’s capacity will be “40-thousand something” for the 2025 season opener on August 23, when the Jayhawks will take on the Fresno State Bulldogs.
Here are photos of the renovation in progress.
The view from the south of renovations at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Crews worked on a massive new scoreboard on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The scoreboard is two-and-a-half times larger than the previous scoreboard and is approximately 60 feet closer to the field. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
The massive new scoreboard is on the south end of the field at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Construction continues as part of the $450 million renovation project at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Phase one focuses on the north and west sides, adding elevated seating, upgraded premium seating, and a modern conference center. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
The renovation project includes includes a new conference center located on the north end of the stadium. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
New elevated stands can be seen on the west side of the stadium in this view from the south. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Construction crews use lifts to work on the new scoreboard. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
As part of a $450 improvement project, renovations are ongoing at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The scoreboard, seen here at the south end of the stadium, is two-and-a-half times larger than the previous scoreboard and is approximately 60 feet closer to the field. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
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