Stadium Quick Facts

InfoCision Stadium’s Capacity:

30,000 (This includes all seats in stadium, as well as projected standing room only in the endzone berm and concourse areas

Summa Field’s Playing Surface:

Synthetic (similar to Rubber Bowl, Stile Field House and Schrank Field)

Cost for the Football Facility Alone:

$55 million

Construction Timeline/First Game:

Construction is expected to last 18-24 months, starting October 2007. Currently, the scheduled first game at InfoCision Stadium/Summa Field is Sept. 19, 2009 versus the Indiana University Hoosiers of the Big Ten Conference.

How to Donate to “The Stadium Drive”:

Funding for the state-of-the-art Multi-Complex Facility will be generated but not limited to naming opportunities. For more information on donation opportunities, please contact the Z-Fund at 330-972-FUND.

Amenities:

• Club Seats: 486 (individual, partially-covered chairback seats)
• Loge Seats: 172 (open-air, but covered — 38 boxes with four seats/box; Two boxes with 10 seats/box)
• Suites: Total of 16 — 15 private suites with 16 seats per suite; One “President Suite” for the University to seat approximately 50-75
• State-of-the-art scoreboard with video screen as well as a sound system with speakers throughout the stadium, concourses and rest rooms.
• Number of Rest Rooms: 21 (heated, ADA compliant, baby-changing stations) — 11 on the west side (press box side) and 10 on the east side
• Number of Full-Service Concession Locations: 10 — 5 on each side with a food court area
• Number of Merchandise Locations: 2 — Full Team Shop on the west side and one merchandise location on the east side
• Number of Ticket/Will Call Locations: 3 — Full Ticket Office and auxiliary location on the west; 1 auxiliary location on the east

Press Tower Levels:

• Level 1: Concourse (rest rooms, concessions, souvenirs, tickets)
• Levels 2-4: 45,000 square feet of academic space to be used six days a week by the University and athletics
• Level 5: Lobby/Hospitality Area for Loge Seats and Club Seats (also available to the general public for meetings, receptions, etc.)
• Level 6: Suites
• Level 7: Press Box

Some Other Advantages of InfoCision Stadium:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance: InfoCision Stadium will be in compliance with federal ADA laws by providing handicapped accessible seating (300 for handicapped access and guest), ramps, elevators, rest room facilities, concessions and parking areas throughout the facility.
• Sufficient Lights: The number and power of lights will comply and accommodate national television broadcasts. In addition, the light standards will be beyond the seating areas.
• Will be On-Campus: An on-campus facility will enhance the collegiate experience as well as aid in the recruitment and retention of students. By making it easier to attend football games, Akron will experience a new level of excitement, spirit and pride for the University and football program. In turn, there will additionally be a higher likelihood of alumni involvement.

On-Campus Parking:

Currently, there are approximately 10,000 parking spaces within walking distance of the stadium.