College football is more than just X’s and O’s; it also involves significant financial investments. The University of Houston has recently begun construction on a state-of-the-art Football Operations Center, with an estimated cost of $140 million.
The university recognizes the need to elevate its program as it transitions from the American Athletic Conference to the prestigious Big 12 Conference, effective July 1st. This new facility spans over 105,000 square feet and will serve as the hub for all football-related activities at UH. It will feature top-notch training facilities, a modern locker room, dedicated health and nutrition spaces for players’ well-being, as well as offices for coaching staff.
This ambitious project has been officially named Memorial Hermann Football Operations Center after securing a lucrative naming rights deal with Houston-based healthcare provider Memorial Hermann Health System that spans ten years. The center is expected to be fully operational by August 2025.
In addition to upgrading existing amenities such as coaches’ offices and weight rooms, this cutting-edge facility will offer premium seating options including fourteen suites and a club section that can accommodate up to four hundred fifty people while providing access to an expansive eleven thousand square foot club area. Moreover,a three hundred seat roof terrace offers another exclusive viewing experience for fans attending games at UH’s home stadium in Texas.
