Rutgers officials to expand seating capacity, amenities, at football stadium

The home of the two-time bowl-winning Scarlet Knights football team will undergo significant changes following the Board of Governors’ approval of a plan to upgrade and expand Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway.

On January 29, board members voted 8–1 in favor of the $102 million project, which will add a total of 14,000 seats to the nearly 42,000-seat stadium, as well as additional rest rooms, concession stands, locker rooms, a new media room, and a recruiting lounge.

A new entrance off River Road will increase the stadium’s visibility and attractiveness, and room for bus pickups and drop-offs will ease traffic congestion in and around Piscataway on game days.

“The continued success of the Scarlet Knights football program is an important goal for the university,” said President Richard L. McCormick. “Academics and athletics reinforce each other, and Rutgers is committed to excellence in both endeavors. At great research universities, both contribute to the institution’s quality and reputation.”