COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Department of Athletics has received a $25 million commitment for the Memorial Stadium Improvements Project, Director of Athletics Laird Veatch announced Thursday.
The generous donor, who has chosen to remain anonymous, has provided a pivotal boost to the athletics department’s fundraising efforts for the transformation of Memorial Stadium, the home of Mizzou’s football program for nearly a century. The improvements, including a comprehensive renovation of the north end zone concourse, will elevate the game-day experience for fans, student-athletes and the entire university community, ensuring the stadium remains a premier venue in college football. The $250 million project is scheduled to break ground on November 30, 2024, and be completed for Mizzou’s 2026 season.
“Under Coach Drinkwitz’s leadership, we have seen how Mizzou football unites the entire State of Missouri,” University of Missouri Board of Curators Chair Robin Wenneker said. “Mizzou’s football program and Memorial Stadium are a point of pride for Missourians and the greater Mizzou family. We give a special thank you to our generous donor for supporting this historic project. Congratulations to Director of Athletics Laird Veatch and the Tiger Scholarship Fund staff for securing an extraordinary gift that reflects the profound impact Mizzou has on our state.”
Mizzou Athletics has set a goal of raising $125 million in leadership philanthropic support toward the Memorial Stadium project. With this most recent gift, Mizzou Athletics has raised approximately $90 million toward that goal.
“This generous gift will help ensure that Memorial Stadium remains a cornerstone for our community, and it speaks to the lasting legacy we are building for our student-athletes and fans,” University of Missouri President Mun Choi said. “We are deeply grateful for this support, and I am confident that the Mizzou family will continue to step up to make this project a success.”
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