Saluki Stadium is a stadium on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. It is primarily utilized by the Southern Illinois Salukis football team.
Location | 2 Arena Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 |
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Coordinates | 37.7086°N 89.2162°W / 37.7086; -89.2162 |
Owner | Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
Operator | Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
Capacity | 15,000 (2010–present) |
Surface | FieldTurf |
Construction | |
Broke ground | March 3, 2009 |
Opened | August 24, 2010[1] |
Construction cost | $25.3 million ($31.4 million in 2021 dollars[2]) |
Architect | 360 Architecture Image Architects, Inc.[3] |
Services engineer | Henneman Engineering, Inc.[4] |
General contractor | J. E. Dunn/Holland |
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Southern Illinois Salukis (NCAA) (2010–present) |
Construction on Saluki Stadium was completed in August 2010. The horseshoe-shaped stadium seats 15,000 spectators and hosts the school's American football program, replacing McAndrew Stadium.
McAndrew Stadium was built in 1938 and stood as the main track and football stadium for 73 years. It was replaced by Saluki Stadium in 2010. McAndrew Stadium's demolition began and was completed in February 2011.
Saluki Stadium is part of the $83 million Saluki Way Project, which includes a major renovation to the 46-year-old SIU Arena and a new athletic support facility (that features new football offices and football locker rooms). The first event held at the stadium was an open house on August 24, 2010.[1] Southern Illinois christened its new stadium on September 2, 2010, with a game against Quincy.
Salukis Stadium itself is valued at $29.9 million. Along with the 15,000 seats, the stadium has a two-story press box with 12 club suites, a 2,500-square foot VIP Club Room, as well as booths for radio, television, coaches and the print media. A Daktronics video board and new FieldTurf was also added in 2019. [5]
The stadium hosted a large watch party for the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse.
Seating includes 1,080 seat-back chairs as well as capacity for nearly 2,500 on the grass berm enclosing the north end zone. The two-story press box features 12 club suites, a 2,500-square-foot (230 m2) VIP Club Room, along with traditional booths for radio, television, coaches and the print media. A 20x40 foot scoreboard with video replay capabilities in the North end zone and expanded concessions and restrooms enhances the fan experience.
FieldTurf, a Tarkett Sports Company, installed its Duraspine PRO turf system and its patented sand and rubber infill at Saluki Stadium. The top-of-the-line artificial turf is the same that has been installed at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, and numerous other high-profile collegiate institutions and pro football organizations.
360 Architecture and Image Architects, Inc. designed Saluki Stadium and J. E. Dunn Construction Group/Holland Construction Services Joint Venture is the general contractor.[6]
Rank | Attendance | Date | Game Result |
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1 | 15,276 | September 2, 2010 | 5 Southern Illinois 70, Quincy 7 |
2 | 13,356 | October 9, 2010 | 21 Southern Illinois 45, 15 Northern Iowa 38 OT |
3 | 13,271 | September 24, 2011 | 14 Southern Illinois 20, Missouri State 18 |
4 | 13,170 | September 27, 2014 | 17 Southern Illinois 34, Western Illinois 17 |
5 | 13,078 | September 18, 2010 | 5 Southern Illinois 21, Southeast Missouri State 24 |
6 | 12,796 | October 15, 2011 | Southern Illinois 23, Youngstown State 35 |
7 | 12,166 | September 29, 2012 | Southern Illinois 3, Indiana State 24 |
8 | 11,886 | September 26, 2015 | Southern Illinois 34, 10 Liberty 13 |
9 | 11,408 | September 28, 2013 | Southern Illinois 27, Youngstown State 28 |
10 | 11,150 | September 17, 2016 | Southern Illinois 50, Murray State 17 |
11 | 11,136 | October 16, 2010 | 15 Southern Illinois 10, South Dakota State 31 |
12 | 11,121 | October 19, 2013 | Southern Illinois 10, 1 North Dakota State 31 |
13 | 10,644 | October 16, 2021 | 4 Southern Illinois 31, 22 North Dakota 28 |
14 | 10,575 | October 13, 2012 | Southern Illinois 34, Northern Iowa 31 |
15 | 10,385 | September 13, 2014 | 20 Southern Illinois 50, Southeast Missouri State 23 |
16 | 10,255 | October 25, 2014 | 20 Southern Illinois 26, 22 Indiana State 41 |
17 | 10,038 | September 7, 2013 | Southern Illinois 37, 14 Eastern Illinois 40 2OT |
18 | 10,003 | September 10, 2016 | Southern Illinois 30, Southeast Missouri State 22 |
19 | 9,612 | September 15, 2012 | Southern Illinois 35, Southeast Missouri State 14 |
20 | 9,603 | October 22, 2016 | Southern Illinois 14, Indiana State 22 |
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