Overview
- Renderings and regents’ approval confirm a west-side overhaul that starts after the 2027 season and finishes before 2029.
- Athletic director Joe Castiglione said the capacity drop was an expected design tradeoff and noted future phases could restore seats.
- Plans add a full-length press box, 47 suites, 64 loge boxes (~280 seats), about 4,000 club seats, expanded concourses, and upgraded lighting and sound.
- OU says the $450 million cost will be covered by private donors and athletics revenue with no state appropriations or student tuition or fees.
- A stadium-wide reseating begins before the 2028 season, with OU contacting season-ticket holders for in-person options as capacity falls to roughly 73,000.