Mizzou receives $25 million donation for stadium project

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Show me the money!

The University of Missouri Department of Athletics announced on Thursday it received a $25 million donation for the Memorial Stadium Improvements Project.

The kind donor—who has opted to stay anonymous—has given the athletics department a significant boost in its fundraising efforts for Memorial Stadium’s renovation.

The improvements, including a comprehensive renovation of the north end zone concourse, will elevate the game-day experience for fans, student-athletes and the entire university community, ensuring the stadium remains a premier venue in college football.

The $250 million project is scheduled to break ground on November 30, 2024, and will be done for Mizzou’s 2026 season.

“Under Coach Drinkwitz’s leadership, we have seen how Mizzou football unites the entire State of Missouri,” University of Missouri Board of Curators Chair Robin Wenneker said.

“Mizzou’s football program and Memorial Stadium are a point of pride for Missourians and the greater Mizzou family.”

Mizzou Athletics has set a goal of raising $125 million in leadership philanthropic support toward the Memorial Stadium project. With the recent donation, Mizzou Athletics has raised approximately $90 million toward the goal.

Mizzou has sold out nine consecutive games at Memorial Stadium, with two more sold-out home games against Auburn and Oklahoma. The Tigers next play Texas A&M in College Station on Oct. 5.

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