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USF Awards $210M in Contracts for Tampa Football Stadium and Operations Center

The University of South Florida's new $210 million football stadium and operations center on the Tampa campus is under construction with an opening planned for September 2027.

By Colin Percy · May 26, 2026

Construction is advancing on the University of South Florida's (USF) new football stadium and football operations center in Tampa, with more than $210 million in contracts awarded to Florida-based companies. Approximately $155 million of this work has been secured by firms within the Greater Tampa Bay region. The project, which is on track for a September 4, 2027, completion, has seen nearly 376,000 labor hours logged and the installation of 5,000 tons of structural steel to date.

The development features a 35,000-seat venue, including an 8,000-seat student section and various hospitality areas, such as an East Field Club and a rooftop bar. Additionally, the complex houses the 150,000-square-foot Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will provide space for sports medicine, team operations, and training facilities. Crews are currently maintaining a high-intensity work schedule as the stadium begins to take shape on campus.

Companies mentioned

owner

University of South Florida

tenant

Tampa General Hospital

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