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University of Houston Breaks Ground on $130M Memorial Hermann Football Operations Center
The University of Houston celebrated a significant milestone on November 17 with the ceremonial groundbreaking for its latest venture, the $130 million Memorial Hermann Football Operations Center.
The facility’s design showcases innovation, featuring a two-story lobby, coaches’ offices on the second floor, athlete spaces on the ground floor, and a new 20,000-square-foot weight room on the second floor. Beyond its functional aspects, the Football Operations Center aims to elevate fan experiences by introducing premium seating options at TDECU Stadium. These enhancements include 14 suites, a 450-seat club section with access to an 11,000-square-foot club, and a 300-seat roof terrace.
Crucially, the center will seamlessly integrate with TDECU Stadium on the west side, promising a holistic upgrade to the university’s athletic infrastructure. As part of the construction, the university will unveil a new scoreboard, an impressive three times the size of the current video board at the venue.
When will the University of Houston’s Football Operations Center be completed?
Scheduled for completion in August 2025, the University of Houston Football Operations Center is poised to become a focal point, spanning 105,000 square feet. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as the nucleus for the university’s football operations, encompassing vital elements such as the team’s training space, locker room, health, and nutrition facilities, along with staff offices.
Football head coach Dana Holgorsen emphasized the transformative nature of the project, stating, “This facility will make our day-to-day one of the best in the country.” Originally estimated at $75 million, the University of Houston Board of Regents approved an increased budget in May, underscoring the commitment to delivering a cutting-edge facility. Construction oversight will be provided by Dallas-based Austin Commercial, with the design led by the Omaha, Nebraska-founded DLR Group, which maintains an office in Houston. |
