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.”
“This donation is a powerful testament to the passion and commitment of Mizzou supporters,” Veatch said. “It brings us closer to achieving our vision for the future of Memorial Stadium and signals that we are building something truly special here in Columbia. As Coach Drinkwitz’s program continues to thrive in the Southeastern Conference, we will need more philanthropic leaders to join in supporting this transformational project and continue Mizzou’s incredible momentum.”
Under fifth-year coach Eliah Drinkwitz, the No. 11 Tigers (4-0) have the nation’s longest winning streak at eight games dating back to last season. Mizzou has sold out nine consecutive games at Memorial Stadium with two more sellouts for upcoming home games against Auburn (Oct. 19) and Oklahoma (Nov. 9). The Tigers next play Oct. 5 at Texas A&M.
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