LINCOLN — Historic renovation of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium is back on the front burner, set to begin — with approval at next week’s NU Board of Regents’ meeting — right after the 2026 football season.
The $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium will focus on tearing down and rebuilding the south and west sides, with the south side getting a large video board.
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Nebraska A.D. Troy Dannen anticipates the new south end of the stadium will be "loud" for opposing offenses driving toward it. The new construction, Dannen said, will trap sound better and make room for a state-of-the-art video board.
The "Big Red Rebuild" plans feature a massive entrance at the southwest corner of Memorial Stadium where as many as half of the 80,000 fans attending games could enter the stadium and flow to many sides of the facility.
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts gives an update on Memorial Stadium renovations on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
Nebraska players huddle during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match against Omaha at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
Photos: Nebraska football practice, March 10, 2026
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Connor Schutt (46) catches a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Daniel Kaelin (12) throws the ball during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) throws the ball during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Jeremiah Jones (80) catches a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen watches on during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Daniel Kaelin (12) hands off the ball during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Cortez Mills Jr. (19) during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Nalin Scott (24) during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska defensive coordinator Rob Aurich talks with Owen Chambliss (33) during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Jones Jr. (15) runs a drill during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (9) runs a drill during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Victor Evans III (22) and David Hoffken (39) run a drill during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Danny Odem III (16) and Jeremiah Charles (25) run a drill during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs a drill during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (21) runs a drill during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
