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About Future South Florida on-campus stadium

The USF on-campus stadium is a new ~35,000-seat football venue currently under construction on the east side of the University of South Florida's Tampa campus, on a site known as Sycamore Fields. USF has set its first event for September 4, 2027, against Louisville. It will be the first on-campus home for the South Florida Bulls in program history, replacing their long-standing use of Raymond James Stadium. The $340 million facility — later revised to approximately $348.5 million — is designed to anchor a broader USF Athletics district and will also serve as home to the Bulls' women's lacrosse program.

Future South Florida on-campus stadium History

Origins

The USF Bulls had played at Raymond James Stadium, an NFL venue miles from campus, since the program's founding in 1997. The lack of an on-campus facility was widely seen as a disadvantage for game-day atmosphere, student engagement, and recruiting. University leadership pursued an on-campus stadium for years before the USF Board of Trustees approved a $340 million financing plan on June 13, 2023, funded through a combination of $200 million in long-term debt issued by USF Financing Corp. and $140 million from university sources including foundation gifts, capital trust funds, and auxiliary revenues. The project was later updated to $348.5 million with expanded scope including additional academic space and improved athlete facilities.

Notable Moments

Jun 13, 2023USF Board of Trustees unanimously approves $340 million financing plan for on-campus stadium
Nov 8, 2024Groundbreaking ceremony held on the Tampa campus, the day before the Bulls' home game against Navy at Raymond James Stadium
Sep 4, 2027First scheduled event: USF football against Louisville.

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South Florida Rivals

Acrisure Bounce HouseUCF · Orlando, FLWar on I-4

Closest Stadiums to Future South Florida on-campus stadium

Raymond James StadiumTampa Bay Buccaneers · Tampa, FL8 miRaymond James StadiumSouth Florida · Tampa, FL8 miTropicana FieldTampa Bay Rays · St. Petersburg, FL25 miAcrisure Bounce HouseUCF · Orlando, FL83 miSpec Martin Municipal StadiumStetson Hatters · DeLand, Florida95 miSteve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumFlorida · Gainesville, FL110 mi

Frequently Asked Questions About Future South Florida on-campus stadium

What is the capacity of Future South Florida on-campus stadium?
Future South Florida on-campus stadium has a seating capacity of 35,000.
Where is Future South Florida on-campus stadium located?
Future South Florida on-campus stadium is located in Tampa, FL.
What team plays at Future South Florida on-campus stadium?
Future South Florida on-campus stadium is planned as a future venue for South Florida in the American.
When does Future South Florida on-campus stadium open?
Future South Florida on-campus stadium is scheduled to open on September 4, 2027.
What type of surface does Future South Florida on-campus stadium have?
Future South Florida on-campus stadium has a tbd playing surface.
What stadiums are near Future South Florida on-campus stadium?
The closest stadiums to Future South Florida on-campus stadium are Raymond James Stadium (8 mi), Raymond James Stadium (8 mi), Tropicana Field (25 mi), Acrisure Bounce House (83 mi), Spec Martin Municipal Stadium (95 mi), Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (110 mi).
Who are South Florida's biggest rivals?
South Florida's rivals include UCF (War on I-4).

References

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