Swamp Gets $1.45B Upgrade

UF’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, aka “The Swamp,” is getting a $1.45 billion makeover — the most expensive college football stadium renovation ever — to boost accessibility with wider aisles and ADA-compliant railings, while secretly adding premium seating and standing room decks to preserve its legendary 88,548-capacity. Athletic director Scott Stricklin says these new outdoor luxury seats are key to funding the project and keeping the Swamp packed for every home game. Construction kicks off post-2026, wrapping before 2030, with Manhattan and Hunt Construction leading the charge. Renderings are out, but details like exact seat losses and pricing remain TBD — and final approval awaits the UF Board of Trustees. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fac563fdeb527897