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UConn Begins $99.4 Million Gampel Pavilion Renovation

The bond-funded overhaul signals a push to match the program’s standards with modern facilities.

A general aerial overall view of the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on the campus of the University of Connecticut on November 03, 2025 in Storrs, Connecticut. The arena is the home of the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams.
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Overview

  • UConn, which began Phase 1 on Tuesday, is replacing the roof and adding new locker rooms, lounges, a recruiting lounge, sports medicine space, and a press room.
  • The $99.4 million project uses non-tax UConn 2000 bonds authorized by the General Assembly, following Board of Trustees approval in December.
  • Phase 1 is slated to finish by November 2026, with Phase 2 set for March 2027 to add premium and philanthropy-focused spaces that generate new revenue.
  • Fans will see four grab-and-go stands at each corner to cut lines that have clogged aisles and restrooms during games.
  • DPR Construction and S/L/A/M Collaborative are delivering the overhaul at the 1990 arena, which recently added giant videoboards and new lower-bowl seating.