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 groundMarch 3, 2009
OpenedAugust 24, 2010
Construction cost$25.3 million
($35.3 million in 2023 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

Construction on Saluki Stadium was completed in August 2010. The horseshoe-shaped stadium seats 15,000 spectators and hosts the school's American football program, replacing McAndrew Stadium.

McAndrew Stadium was built in 1938 and stood as the main track and football stadium for 73 years. It was replaced by Saluki Stadium in 2010. The demolition of McAndrew Stadium began and was completed 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.

Salukis Stadium itself is valued at $29.9 million. Along with the 15,000 seats, the stadium has a two-story press box with 12 club suites, a 2,500-square foot VIP Club Room, as well as booths for radio, television, coaches, and print media. A Daktronics video board and a new FieldTurf were also 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

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 (230 m2) VIP Club Room, along with traditional booths for radio, television, coaches, and the print media. A 20x40 foot scoreboard with video replay capabilities in the north end zone and expanded concessions and restrooms enhance the fan experience.

FieldTurf, a Tarkett Sports Company, installed its Duraspine PRO turf system and its patented sand and rubber infill at Saluki Stadium.

Attendance records

RankAttendanceDateGame Result
115,276September 2, 20105 Southern Illinois 70, Quincy 7
213,356October 9, 201021 Southern Illinois 45, 15 Northern Iowa 38 OT
313,271September 24, 201114 Southern Illinois 20, Missouri State 18
413,170September 27, 201417 Southern Illinois 34, Western Illinois 17
513,078September 18, 20105 Southern Illinois 21, Southeast Missouri State 24
612,796October 15, 2011Southern Illinois 23, Youngstown State 35
712,166September 29, 2012Southern Illinois 3, Indiana State 24
811,927October 21, 202312 Southern Illinois 10, 1South Dakota State 17
911,886September 26, 2015Southern Illinois 34, 10 Liberty 13
1011,408September 28, 2013Southern Illinois 27, Youngstown State 28
1111,150September 17, 2016Southern Illinois 50, Murray State 17
1211,136October 16, 201015 Southern Illinois 10, South Dakota State 31
1311,121October 19, 2013Southern Illinois 10, 1 North Dakota State 31
1410,644October 16, 20214 Southern Illinois 31, 22 North Dakota 28
1510,575October 13, 2012Southern Illinois 34, Northern Iowa 31
1610,385September 13, 201420 Southern Illinois 50, Southeast Missouri State 23
1710,359September 30, 202310 Southern Illinois 33, Missouri State 20
1810,255October 25, 201420 Southern Illinois 26, 22 Indiana State 41
1910,118October 15, 202216 Southern Illinois 30, Western Illinois 7
2010,038September 7, 2013Southern Illinois 37, 14 Eastern Illinois 402OT

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

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