RENO, Nev. (Nevada Athletics) – The University of Nevada and Nevada Athletics celebrated a historic day June 13, 2025, when the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents gave last approval for construction of a long-awaited indoor fieldhouse and resurfacing of two turf fields.
Groundbreaking for the state-of-the-art fieldhouse, to be positioned adjoining to the southeast entrance of Mackay Stadium, is ready to happen in fall 2025 with completion of the facility focused for fall 2026.
The 72,000-square foot facility will profit the University pupil physique by serving in a multi-purpose capability. The fieldhouse’s 110 yards of indoor turf and recreation house will accommodate Nevada membership and intramural sports whereas enhancing wellness and exercise for the campus group. The facility additionally supplies a essential apply space for the Wolf Pack Marching Band and Nevada spirit groups with further alternatives for ROTC workout routines, ASUN and group occasions, youth sports’ actions, and pregame occasions.
“With the approval by the Board of Regents, the entire University stands to benefit from the new fieldhouse. In addition to the major leap forward that Wolf Pack Athletics will experience, the University’s emphasis on student success also benefits greatly,” stated University President Brian Sandoval ’86. “From the very beginning, we have envisioned the fieldhouse as enhancing the student experience for all students through its multi-use nature. The student events, activities, intramurals and more that will be regularly held in the fieldhouse will further the University’s goal of health, wellness and connection for our entire campus community. I would like to express my gratitude to the Board of Regents for approving this important project.”
The fieldhouse has lengthy been important for Wolf Pack pupil athletes to practice, compete, and succeed year-round. It will positively influence all 17 Nevada sports by offering coaching house for soccer and ladies’s soccer, batting cages for softball, and conditioning house for all Wolf Pack applications.
“Today’s decision by the Board of Regents will have a momentous positive effect on the University of Nevada. We are grateful for the support and action of the Regents, President Sandoval, and ASUN in making this possible,” stated Nevada Director of Athletics Stephanie Rempe. “This long-awaited indoor facility is essential for the long-term success and championship potential of our programs and student athletes. It will elevate our department, our University, and our community, and I am excited for Nevada’s College Town to come together with pride and purpose to help us make this transformational project a reality.”
Nevada Athletics is dedicated to securing $5-7M in philanthropic help for the Fieldhouse & Turf Fields Project to broaden and enhance pupil entry to leisure alternatives that help bodily and psychological well-being, elevate program competitiveness, and deal with important well being and security wants. The aim will likely be achieved by a complete fundraising marketing campaign centered on main items, naming alternatives and donor engagement methods.
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