Project Timeline
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Mid-July 2011 |
Thanks to generous donations and excitement for the project, Husky Athletics had already raised $41 million of the $50 million it is seeking in its fundraising campaign from private donors. The athletic department’s goal is to have $50 million raised by November 2011. |
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September 3, 2011 |
Huskies host Eastern Washington to begin the final season at Husky Stadium before renovations begin. |
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September 24, 2011 |
California visits for the first game of the new Pacific-12 Conference inside Husky Stadium. |
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October 2011 |
Estimated release time for UW’s pricing plans for donor seating at CenturyLink Field during the 2012 home schedule. |
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November 5, 2011 |
Finale at Husky Stadium before renovation comes in grand fashion, against defending conference champion and BCS championship participant Oregon. |
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November 7, 2011 |
Expected groundbreaking and start date for renovations to Husky Stadium. |
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November 26, 2011 |
Apple Cup vs. Washington State, to be played in downtown Seattle at CenturyLink Field, home of the NFL’s Seahawks. That will allow for a jump start on renovations to Husky Stadium, to get the work done in time for the 2013 opener. |
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Early 2012 |
While renovations will be in full gear along Montlake Boulevard, season ticket holders will be able to select their seats for the Dawgs’ one full season at CenturyLink Field. |
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September 1, 2012 |
Washington hosts San Diego State at CenturyLink Field to begin the 2012 season. |
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Fall 2012 |
The home Pac-12 opponents for UW’s lone season playing at Qwest will be Utah, Stanford, USC and Oregon State. Dates for those games will be determined later by the conference. |
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Early 2013 |
UW season ticket holders will get the chance to select their seats at the new Husky Stadium, months before the grand reopening, through the Virtual Venue feature. |
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August 31, 2013 |
Washington returns to its real home and hosts Boise State in the dedication game to the new, renovated Husky Stadium. |