Detroit FC Selects HOK to Design New Stadium
United Soccer League Championship club Detroit City FC has chosen HOK to lead the design of its new 15,000-seat stadium in southwest Detroit. The stadium is expected to open in the 2027 USL season.
The city’s first soccer-specific stadium will rise on the abandoned site of the former Southwest Detroit Hospital. HOK’s design will create a welcoming community hub that bridges downtown Detroit between the historic Corktown and Southwest neighborhoods. Beyond match days, Detroit City FC’s owners envision the stadium supporting economic development in the neighborhoods and city.
“This partnership with HOK marks an exciting new chapter for our stadium project and DCFC,” said Sean Mann, CEO of DCFC. “This stadium represents more than a home for our club—it’s a testament to the passion and resilience of our supporters and the spirit of our city. As one of the first major projects led by a new generation of Detroiters, we take immense pride in creating a place where our community can gather and celebrate for years. We look forward to working with an industry leader like HOK to bring this vision to life.”
Lynchburg Hillcats Set for $5.3M in Stadium Upgrades
The Lynchburg Hillcats stadium is set for a significant transformation during the team's offseason, with the city allocating $5.3 million for upgrades.
The Hillcats have been under new ownership since last year. Now the team is collaborating with the city to enhance the fan experience.
Matthew Ramstead, the General Manager of the Lynchburg Hillcats, said, "He signed a 15-year lease, which is a major commitment for him, and so they are working great together on giving Lynchburg a great ballpark to come to for the next 15 years."
MSU Renovates Scoreboards at Spartan Stadium
Michigan State University football fans can expect to see newly renovated scoreboards when the season kicks off this August.
Project manager Jason Vanzee says the scoreboards have not been renovated since 2011 and have outlived their life expectancy.
“Some of the issues they were having during the football season last year if you were at a game: there were a couple spots that turned a little discolored and didn't televise correctly,” Vanzee said.
He said the new scoreboards won't look all too different, because the changes are mainly technical. But the south board will be roughly three to four feet wider.
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