Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Renovation

Gainesville, Florida

Home of Florida Gators Football

Presenting Sponsor

Guiding strategic planning, commercial monetization, and overall project execution for the future of The Swamp.

Groundbreaking

Late 2026

Capacity

88,000 (Retained)

Target Completion

2030 Season

Project Value

$1.45 Billion

For nearly a century, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium has stood as the proud home of Florida Football. Opened in 1930, "The Swamp" has witnessed legendary SEC battles, national championships, and generations of impassioned Gator fans. However, approaching its 100th anniversary, the stadium requires structural modernization to remain the premier destination in college athletics.

Rather than starting anew, the University Athletic Association is advancing a historic $1.45 Billion renovation project. Guided by the principle of preserving the electric atmosphere and scale of the legendary facility, the master project will upgrade technology, expand concourses, address deferred infrastructure maintenance, and elevate premium offerings.

Welcome to Facility Spotlight. Today, we break down the elite roster of sports architecture, planning, and construction firms joining forces to preserve the roar of The Swamp for future generations of Gators.

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This project represents an incredible opportunity to modernize and elevate the experience at one of the most iconic venues in sports while protecting the traditions that make it special. The Swamp will be bigger, better and louder.

Scott Stricklin

Director of Athletics

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Concept Rendering

Project Leadership

The Elite Team Reimagining The Swamp

Owner's Representative

Legends Global

Brought on as owners' representative to guide Florida Athletics in strategic planning, monetization, project execution, and long-term asset management.

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Design & Planning Architect

Crawford Architects / Gensler

The world-class design alliance tapped to orchestrate structural solutions, facility master planning, premium design, and sightline preservation.

Crawford Gensler

Construction Management

Manhattan & Hunt Joint Venture

A powerhouse joint venture between Manhattan Construction Group and Hunt Construction Group to construct and manage the massive $1.45B phased buildout.

Manhattan Hunt