RENO, Nev. — The University of Nevada and Nevada Athletics marked a milestone on June 13, 2025, as the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents granted final approval for construction of a long-anticipated indoor fieldhouse and the resurfacing of two outdoor turf fields.
Groundbreaking for the $ multi-million project is scheduled for fall 2025, with completion expected by fall 2026. The 72,000-square-foot facility will be located adjacent to the southeast entrance of Mackay Stadium, transforming both the student-athlete and broader campus experience.
The fieldhouse will include 110 yards of indoor turf designed to accommodate football practices, women’s soccer training, softball batting cages, and conditioning space for all 17 Wolf Pack athletic programs. Its multi-purpose design also ensures year-round access for intramural sports, club teams, the Wolf Pack Marching Band, ROTC exercises, spirit squads, and a variety of student and community events.
“With the approval by the Board of Regents, the entire University stands to benefit from the new fieldhouse. In addition to the major leap forward that Wolf Pack Athletics will experience, the University’s emphasis on student success also benefits greatly,” said University President Brian Sandoval ’86. “From the very beginning, we have envisioned the fieldhouse as enhancing the student experience for all students through its multi-use nature. The student events, activities, intramurals and more that will be regularly held in the fieldhouse will further the University’s goal of health, wellness and connection for our entire campus community. I would like to express my gratitude to the Board of Regents for approving this important project.”
Athletics Director Stephanie Rempe echoed that sentiment, calling the project transformational for the university and community. “Today’s decision by the Board of Regents will have a momentous positive effect on the University of Nevada. We are grateful for the support and action of the Regents, President Sandoval, and ASUN in making this possible,” she said. “This long-awaited indoor facility is essential for the long-term success and championship potential of our programs and student athletes. It will elevate our department, our University, and our community, and I am excited for Nevada’s College Town to come together with pride and purpose to help us make this transformational project a reality.”
The project represents more than just athletics—it is being positioned as a hub for recreation, health, and connection. Nevada Athletics has committed to raising $5–$7 million in philanthropic support through a comprehensive fundraising campaign, leveraging major gifts, naming opportunities, and donor engagement efforts.
Beyond athletics, the new facility will allow the University to expand student wellness and recreational programming, promote physical and mental well-being, and create more opportunities for community partnerships. Youth sports camps, regional competitions, and large-scale student events are also expected to benefit from the fieldhouse’s flexible space.
As the University of Nevada looks to its future, the indoor fieldhouse stands as a symbol of growth and ambition. It bridges the gap between athletics and student life while positioning Reno as a regional hub for college sports and community engagement.
Those interested in supporting the Fieldhouse & Turf Fields Project can reach out to the Wolf Pack Athletics Association at wolfpack@unr.edu.
Originally reported by Kurt Schroeder in Kolo TV.
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