Eastern Washington University plans eight million dollar press box for Roos Field

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

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Eastern Washington University announced plans to construct a new elevated press box on the east side of Roos Field. The project carries an estimated cost of eight million dollars and represents the second phase of a broader stadium renovation vision. Once the new structure is complete, the university intends to redesign the current west-side press box into premium suites and fan spaces. Groundbreaking for the project is scheduled for October 10, with construction expected to conclude prior to the 2028 football season. Private donations are funding all phases of the renovations, which follow a recent two point five million dollar resurfacing of the stadium's track completed in August. These improvements are part of a larger, ongoing capital plan at the university involving nearly 250 million dollars in campus upgrades.

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  • The new press box will be constructed on the east side of Roos Field.
  • A ceremonial groundbreaking for the eight million dollar project occurs on October 10.
  • Construction is slated to finish before the 2028 football season.
  • Private donations are funding the renovations at the university stadium.
  • The track surrounding the field was recently resurfaced for two point five million dollars.
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  • 2:03 AMYahoo SportsEWU will add $8 million press box above east grandstands in second phase of Roos Field upgrades
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Sep. 3—Two years after laying out its vision for $25 million renovations to Roos Field, Eastern Washington University announced Thursday that it will move forward with the construction of a new elevated press box on the stadium's east side. At an estimated cost of $8 million, the press box is a significant step forward for the overall project, and it is one that EWU athletics director Tim ...

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