Auburn Unveils $323M Jordan-Hare Stadium Renovation

Project to add 3,000 premium seats and new multipurpose facility at north end of stadium.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:58pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting the planned renovations to Jordan-Hare Stadium, with sharp, overlapping planes in the school's colors of orange, blue, and white.Auburn's ambitious $323 million renovation of Jordan-Hare Stadium will transform the iconic venue into a modern, multi-purpose facility.Auburn Today

Auburn University's board of trustees has granted final approval for a $323 million renovation project at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The project will construct a seven-story addition on the north end of the stadium, providing 3,000 additional premium seats as well as expanded campus dining, conference and event spaces, retail venues, student activity areas, and meeting rooms.

Why it matters

This is the largest capital project in Auburn's athletic program history, signaling the university's commitment to enhancing the fan experience and generating new revenue streams through premium seating and event hosting capabilities.

The details

The $323 million project will be split between a $305 million multipurpose facility and an $18 million plaza space. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer, with at least a portion of the project expected to be completed and available for use by fall 2028, and the remainder finished in spring 2029.

  • Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.
  • At least a portion of the project is expected to be completed and available for use by fall 2028.
  • The remainder of the project is expected to be finished in spring 2029.

The players

John Cohen

Auburn's athletic director, who expressed excitement about the project and its long-term impact on the university.

Auburn University

The school's board of trustees granted final approval for the $323 million renovation project at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

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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 project at Jordan-Hare Stadium demonstrates Auburn's commitment to enhancing the fan experience and generating new revenue streams through premium seating and event hosting capabilities. The $323 million investment is the largest capital project in the university's athletic program history.