prior to 2008, the facility featured little seating and other amenities around the playing field. in 2006, however, a $3.4 million renovation project was announced, and construction began on july 15, 2008. part of then-athletic director sheahon zenger's initiative to improve redbird athletic facilities, the project added 1,000 stadium seats, restrooms, concession stands, and ticket windows. it also upgraded the venue's press box and dugouts. an electronic scoreboard was added later. browning day mullins dierdorff architects designed the stadium structure, while mccoy construction built the new facilities.