When fans walk into Mackay Stadium for Nevada’s season opener Friday night, it will look far different than the last time the Wolf Pack played in the stadium, a 37-34 overtime win against San Jose State last November.
Nearly $14 million has been poured into the 50-year-old stadium this summer and has helped turned what was a worn-down facility into a more fan-friendly environment to watch a football game.
The renovation included three projects: an $11.5 million upgrade to add new seating options, a club level, ADA compliance and restrooms; a $2.1 million addition of a state-of-the-art videoboard and sound system; and a $400,000 resurfacing of the track that circles the field that used to be a cracked red surface and is now a fresh silver and blue.