Saluki Stadium

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Saluki Stadium
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Saluki Stadium
Location2 Arena Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Coordinates 37°42′31″N89°12′58″W / 37.7086°N 89.2162°W / 37.7086; -89.2162
Owner Southern Illinois University Carbondale
OperatorSouthern Illinois University Carbondale
Capacity 15,000 (2010–present)
Surface FieldTurf
Construction
Broke ground March 3, 2009
OpenedAugust 24, 2010
Construction cost$25.3 million
($36.5 million in 2024 dollars [1] )
Architect 360 Architecture
Image Architects, Inc. [2]
Services engineerHenneman Engineering, Inc. [3]
General contractor J. E. Dunn/Holland
Tenants
Southern Illinois Salukis (NCAA) (2010–present)

Saluki Stadium is a stadium on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. It is primarily utilized by the Southern Illinois Salukis football team.

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Saluki Stadium on October 16, 2021 vs North Dakota Saluki Stadium October 16.jpg
Saluki Stadium on October 16, 2021 vs North Dakota
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Saluki Stadium from the suites
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Saluki Stadium entrance

History

Saluki Stadium was constructed to replace McAndrew Stadium which was built in 1938 and stood as the main track and football stadium for 73 years. The new stadium was completed in August 2010 and followed shortly thereafter by McAndrew Stadium's demolition in February 2011.

Saluki Stadium is part of the $83 million Saluki Way Project, which includes a major renovation to the 46-year-old SIU Arena and a new athletic support facility (that features new football offices and football locker rooms). The first event held at the stadium was an open house on August 24, 2010. [4] Southern Illinois christened its new stadium on September 2, 2010, with a game against Quincy.

Saluki Stadium itself is valued at $29.9 million and has a capacity of 15,000. A Daktronics video board and a new FieldTurf were added in 2019. [5]

The stadium hosted a large watch party for the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse and did the same for the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse.

Features

The stadium's seating includes 1,080 seat-back chairs as well as a capacity for nearly 2,500 on the grass berm enclosing the north end zone. The two-story press box features 12 club suites, a 2,500-square-foot VIP Club Room, along with traditional booths for radio, television, coaches, and the print media. A 20-by-40-foot scoreboard with video replay capabilities in the north end zone and expanded concessions and restrooms enhance the fan experience.

Attendance records

RankAttendanceDateGame Result
115,276September 2, 20105 Southern Illinois 70, Quincy 7
213,421September 21, 20247 Southern Illinois 21, 21 Southeast Missouri State 38
313,356October 9, 201021 Southern Illinois 45, 15 Northern Iowa 38 OT
413,271September 24, 201114 Southern Illinois 20, Missouri State 18
513,170September 27, 201417 Southern Illinois 34, Western Illinois 17
613,078September 18, 20105 Southern Illinois 21, Southeast Missouri State 24
712,796October 15, 2011Southern Illinois 23, Youngstown State 35
812,166September 29, 2012Southern Illinois 3, Indiana State 24
911,927October 21, 202312 Southern Illinois 10, 1South Dakota State 17
1011,886September 26, 2015Southern Illinois 34, 10 Liberty 13
1111,408September 28, 2013Southern Illinois 27, Youngstown State 28
1211,150September 17, 2016Southern Illinois 50, Murray State 17
1311,136October 16, 201015 Southern Illinois 10, South Dakota State 31
1411,121October 19, 2013Southern Illinois 10, 1 North Dakota State 31
1510,644October 16, 20214 Southern Illinois 31, 22 North Dakota 28
1610,575October 13, 2012Southern Illinois 34, Northern Iowa 31
1710,385September 13, 201420 Southern Illinois 50, Southeast Missouri State 23
1810,359September 30, 202310 Southern Illinois 33, Missouri State 20
1910,255October 25, 201420 Southern Illinois 26, 22 Indiana State 41
2010,118October 15, 202216 Southern Illinois 30, Western Illinois 7

Design

360 Architecture and Image Architects, Inc. designed Saluki Stadium and J. E. Dunn Construction Group/Holland Construction Services Joint Venture is the general contractor. [6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–" . Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Holland, JE Dunn Start $83M SIU-C Athletic Complex". St. Louis Business Journal . February 2, 2009. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  3. ↑ "New Football Stadium and Sports Facilities Southern Illinois University". Henneman Engineering, Inc. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Samron Midwest Overcomes Cold, Wet Conditions to Drive New Football Stadium Over the Goal Line". Bobcat Company. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Gameday Guide".
  6. ↑ "Saluki Stadium". Southern Illinois Athletics. June 28, 2010. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
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