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Florida’s Swamp Renovation Won’t Effect Stadium Capacity, AD Scott Stricklin Says
Scott Stricklin said the nearly $1 billion project will modernize Ben Hill Griffin Stadium while preserving its 88,548-seat capacity.
- Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin confirmed Thursday that Ben Hill Griffin Stadium's capacity will remain at 88,548, addressing fan concerns as the university prepares its massive renovation plan for The Swamp.
- While initially estimated at $400 million, the project has reportedly reached $1 billion in costs, requiring the stadium to be ADA-compliant with wider aisles and expanded concourses, concession areas, and restrooms.
- The University Athletics Association surveyed fans Monday to guide decision-making, aiming to preserve the orange Wing Walls and close fan-to-field proximity that create one of college football's best game-day atmospheres.
- Head coach Jon Sumrall, who played as a Kentucky linebacker, praised the venue's unique character during Tuesday's press availability, while Stricklin noted formal renderings will release later this year.
- Construction is slated to end after the 2029 season, marking a transformation for a venue that opened in 1930 with a capacity of 21,769 and has evolved significantly through multiple expansions.
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Orlando SentinelGators AD Scott Stricklin: Swamp renovation to preserve capacity, atmosphere
UF plans massive stadium upgrades while keeping capacity and preserving the Swamp’s iconic atmosphere and close fan-to-field experience.
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