Auburn Approves $323M Renovation of Jordan-Hare Stadium

The largest capital project in program history will add premium seating, dining, and event spaces.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:05pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting the planned renovations to Jordan-Hare Stadium, with overlapping planes of auburn, navy, and white colors representing the new premium seating, event spaces, and other upgrades to the iconic college football venue.Auburn's ambitious $323 million renovation of Jordan-Hare Stadium will transform the iconic venue with modern amenities and premium experiences for fans.Auburn Today

Auburn University's board of trustees has granted final approval for a $323 million renovation project at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The project includes a new seven-story multipurpose facility with 3,000 additional premium seats, expanded dining options, conference and event spaces, retail venues, student activity areas, and more. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer, with the first phase targeted for completion by fall 2028 and the full project finished by spring 2029.

Why it matters

This major renovation represents Auburn's commitment to enhancing the gameday experience and expanding the stadium's capabilities beyond just football. The new premium seating, dining, and event spaces will generate additional revenue streams for the athletic department and university, while also providing more amenities for fans and the broader campus community.

The details

The $323 million project includes a $305 million multipurpose facility and an additional $18 million for a plaza space at the north end of Jordan-Hare Stadium. The facility will add 3,000 premium seats, expand campus dining options, and feature versatile conference and event spaces, retail venues, student activity areas, and meeting rooms. The project will also result in five new entry gates, 13 elevators, 66 more concession points of sale, and 270 additional restroom fixtures.

  • Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.
  • The first phase of the project is targeted for completion by fall 2028.
  • The full renovation is expected to be finished by spring 2029.

The players

John Cohen

Auburn's athletic director, who expressed excitement about the transformative impact of the renovation project on the university as a whole.

Auburn University

The university's board of trustees granted final approval for the $323 million renovation project at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the largest capital project in program history.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to try not to get emotional about this, but if I live for 20 more years, this would be one of those moments where you come back to this facility, 20 years from now and be happier about it than you are right now. This is a moment for Auburn University -- the university, not the athletic department. The entire university and everything that comes with it.”

— John Cohen, Auburn Athletic Director

What’s next

Auburn hopes to have at least a portion of the project completed and available for use by fall 2028, with the remainder to be finished in spring 2029.

The takeaway

This major renovation of Jordan-Hare Stadium represents Auburn's commitment to enhancing the gameday experience and expanding the stadium's capabilities beyond just football. The new premium seating, dining, and event spaces will generate additional revenue streams for the athletic department and university, while also providing more amenities for fans and the broader campus community.