Rice Stadium renamed First Community Stadium ahead of UTSA game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Rice University announced a 20-year naming rights agreement, renaming Rice Stadium to First Community Stadium. The new name will take effect on Saturday when the Rice Owls host UTSA in football. This change marks a significant branding shift for the university and its athletic facilities. Further updates on the agreement are anticipated as the Owls prepare for their game.
- •Rice Stadium will be known as First Community Stadium starting October 1.
- •The renaming coincides with Rice's football game against UTSA.
- •This is a 20-year naming rights agreement.
- •Rice aims to strengthen its brand through this renaming.
- •Updates on the agreement may follow as the season progresses.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Rice renames football stadium First Community Stadium as part of 20-year deal for naming rights
"Rice Stadium will go by its new name starting on Saturday when the Owls host UTSA in football.
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