
Louisiana Athletics Opens Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium Transformation for 2025 Season
(Lafayette, La., August 18, 2025) – Louisiana Athletics unveils the transformational renovations on the west side of Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The $65 million project, designed by Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv in conjunction with AQ Studios, is the most significant upgrade to the facility since it opened in 1971. The improvements are highlighted by new premium experiences, enhanced seating in the west bowl, and a modernized concession experience.
The facility creates an elite gameday atmosphere for Ragin’ Cajun fans. The new west side features 34 suites, 40 loge boxes, 524 club seats, an indoor club, five new chairback sections in the lower west bowl, and enhanced amenities for all fans with a total capacity of over 30,000. These premium spaces create a first-class gameday experience and provide opportunities for UL and its partners to host premium events throughout the year.
“We are extremely grateful for the work by Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv, AQ Studios, and general contractor J.B. Mouton,†Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard said. “This project will elevate the game day experience for all patrons attending our football games, as well as for those groups from our community who rent the facility for special events. We could not be more pleased with the outcome of the newly renovated Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.â€
With 70,000 SF in a completely reimagined space, every fan at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium will feel an enhanced gameday experience. The west bowl improvements also include a reinvigorated concourse that provides patrons with new restrooms, more concession offerings, and an overall heightened in-stadium experience.
In addition to the premium seating offerings and concourse enhancements, fans will experience improved sightlines, increased legroom, and new ADA seating locations and upgrades.