University of Kansas

See progress on KU’s Memorial Stadium. On schedule to seat fans for 2025 home opener

By Tammy Ljungblad and Shreyas Laddha

A drone flight over David Booth Memorial Stadium on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence on Friday revealed the progress of the renovations happening at the stadium.

The Jayhawks will be playing their football game with the University of Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday in what should be their last game at one of their temporary home fields, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Construction at the football stadium remains on schedule for completion before the start of next season. KU athletic director Travis Goff said earlier this fall that the remodeled facility’s capacity will be “40-thousand something” for the 2025 season opener.

With construction at Memorial Stadium ongoing, the Jayhawks played four “home” football games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium this season, with two others at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Shreyas Laddha contributed to this report.

Renovations at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence are progressing on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, as part of a $450 million project. The first phase, targeting the north and west sides which are seen here, includes elevated seating, closer premium seating, and a new conference center​
Renovations at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence are progressing on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, as part of a $450 million project. The first phase, targeting the north and west sides which are seen here, includes elevated seating, closer premium seating, and a new conference center​ Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com


The first phase, targeting the north and west sides, includes elevated seating, closer premium seating, and a new conference center​. The west side is seen here looking to the north.
The first phase, targeting the north and west sides, includes elevated seating, closer premium seating, and a new conference center​. The west side is seen here looking to the north. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
This is the view from the north end of the stadium looking south toward the campus.
This is the view from the north end of the stadium looking south toward the campus. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com
This is the southwest side of the stadium.
This is the southwest side of the stadium. Tammy Ljungblad Tammy Ljungblad
Renovations continue at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. This is the south end of the stadium where work is underway near the scoreboard.
Renovations continue at David Booth Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. This is the south end of the stadium where work is underway near the scoreboard. Tammy Ljungblad Tljungblad@kcstar.com

This story was originally published November 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

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