Daily Digs: Drexel to Add Turf Field With Bubble, RIT's Tiger Stadium Groundbreaking, School's Two Stadium Projects

In Philadelphia, Drexel Athletics will add a new turf field that features an air-supported structure, commonly referred to as a bubble, to the Vidas Athletics Complex during the 2024-25 academic year.

This addition to Vidas will provide varsity athletics, club sports and intramurals an indoor space during the winter months as well as an additional artificial field for year-round use.

Construction on the project will begin in July with a targeted completion date of late 2024. There will be outdoor lighting for the field during the spring and summer months to allow for maximum utilization.

The Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y., is replacing its 50-year-old stadium. 

The forthcoming Tiger Stadium will feature a seating capacity of 1,180 seats, augmented by additional space in a hospitality room and standing room. 

Courtesy of RIT Athletics

The stadium will serve as the vibrant hub for men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer and women’s soccer.

The new stadium will boast state-of-the-art amenities, including team locker rooms, a comprehensive training room, a media suite, concessions, and a versatile hospitality room with sweeping views of the playing field.

More:

• The Mifflin County (Pa.) School District broke ground on two stadium projects Tuesday. One will have seating for 4,000 people and the other will have seating for 500. The district is planning for both venues to be built by the end of the year.