Phase I — Projected Cost: $100 million

New Arena

C.M. Tad Smith Coliseum, one of Ole Miss’ most prominent campus landmarks, opened its doors in 1965 and has played host to a variety of athletic, academic, community and entertainment events. However, time is taking a toll on the aging facility and Ole Miss has fallen behind many other schools in the SEC who have recently completed significant renovations or built new basketball facilities in the past five to ten years. With help from one of the world’s leading sports architecture firms, Ole Miss Athletics will bring a first-class basketball facility to the campus of the University of Mississippi.

Featuring:

• Seating capacity for approximately 10,000 fans;
• Exclusive student entrance with adjoining pre-game tailgate patio;
• Courtside and baseline seating for students, bringing them as close to the action as possible;
• Over 1,500 premium seats from floor seats to club seats to loge seating;
• Two exclusive club areas offering an array of premium amenities;
• Hall of Fame exhibiting the rich history, tradition and crowning achievements of Ole Miss Athletics.

Vaught-Hemingway Renovations and Improvements

The concourses at Vaught-Hemingway are old and outdated and in need of renovations and improvements. As such, Phase I will include several enhancements to the concourse, concession and restroom areas of the stadium. These improvements will drastically improve the overall function, atmosphere and aesthetic appeal of these areas. In addition, the Southzone Club will undergo several upgrades to enhance the look and level of hospitality.

• The concourse areas will updated with a signage to provide more information, allow for better navigation and exhibit Ole Miss Football championships, All-Americans and Hall of Famers. In addition, up to 13 new restrooms will be added to the concourse areas and existing restrooms will undergo significant renovations and upgrades.
• The West Skyboxes, South Suites, South Club and Rebel Club will undergo several upgrades. Improvements may include better lighting, furniture and other aesthetic enhancements.

Phase II — Projected Cost: $50 million

North Endzone Expansion

As demand for seating in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium grows, so too does the need to expand the north endzone. The proposed expansion will bring capacity over 70,000 and will feature additional club seats and suites as well as a north endzone plaza that will offer the perfect place to gather with family and friends to enjoy the sights, sounds and pageantry of Ole Miss Football. Not only will bowling in the north endzone provide more symmetry and continuity throughout, it will also serve to enhance the game-day atmosphere for our coaches, student-athletes and fans. The proposed expansion will create an impressive “Front Door” to the stadium and transform Vaught-Hemingway into a premiere college football venue.

• The expansion of the north endzone will bring capacity over 70,000, creating symmetry and continuity throughout the stadium while also enhancing the game-day atmosphere for our coaches, student-athletes and fans.
• The north endzone will be a mirror image of the south endzone, providing additional endzone seating, club seats and suites.
• A north endzone plaza will create an impressive “front door” to the stadium and will offer the perfect place to gather with family and friends to enjoy the sights, sounds and pageantry of Ole Miss Football.

Gillom Center

The Gillom center will undergo a number of improvements benefiting tennis, soccer, softball and volleyball. Possible enhancements include an additional tennis court and indoor practice space for women’s soccer. In addition, individual team meeting rooms for soccer, softball and volleyball may be added, featuring the latest in audio and video technology and theater style seating.