Just In: Ohio State buckeyes Unveiled An Ambitious Contract For The Renovation Of U.S. Bank Stadium

As of February 19, 2025, there have been no reports indicating that the Ohio State Buckeyes have unveiled an ambitious contract for the renovation of U.S. Bank Stadium. U.S. Bank Stadium, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serves as the home stadium for the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team. The Ohio State Buckeyes, on the other hand, are based in Columbus, Ohio, and play their home games at Ohio Stadium.

Ohio Stadium, also known as “The Horseshoe,” is a historic venue that has undergone several renovations to enhance the fan experience and maintain its structural integrity. In 2017, the university announced a four-year renovation project aimed at preserving and upgrading parts of the iconic facility. The $42 million project included restoring and re-coating the 94-year-old concrete on the C-deck, upgrading power distribution systems for the east, west, and south stands, improving B-deck with better lighting, larger televisions, an improved sound system, and better scoreboards, and renovating the premium seating area to consolidate the university suites into one University Suite and add 35 loge boxes and 12 luxury suites. This renovation resulted in the removal of approximately 2,600 seats, returning the stadium to a gameday seating capacity of 102,854. citeturn0search2

In contrast, U.S. Bank Stadium has faced its own set of challenges. In 2020, the stadium encountered construction issues, including wind damage and leaks in the exterior enclosure. The estimated cost to address these issues was $21 million, with the work expected to take two years. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) announced that several designers, engineers, contractors, and their insurance companies had reached a mediated agreement to resolve the outstanding construction issues. The work, which dealt primarily with the replacement of the stadium’s wind-damaged and leaking exterior enclosure, was estimated to cost $21 million and was expected to take two years. citeturn0search5

While both Ohio Stadium and U.S. Bank Stadium have undergone significant renovations, there is no indication that the Ohio State Buckeyes have been involved in any renovation projects at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Buckeyes continue to play their home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

In summary, despite the lack of a specific contract for the renovation of U.S. Bank Stadium involving the Ohio State Buckeyes, both stadiums have undertaken substantial renovation projects to enhance their facilities and provide a better experience for fans.