James Madison University’s Bridgeforth Stadium Expansion encompassed removing the existing West Grandstand and replacing it with a two-tiered one with approximately 14,000 seats. A new, single-tiered North End Zone Grandstand with approximately 5,400 seats was also connected to the new West Grandstand.

The complex’s lower concourse level features concessions and a team shop, while the club level consists of an 8,000 sq. ft. club lounge. The suite level houses 15 luxury suites and a President’s Suite. The upper concourse level features concessions, and the upper tier of the West Grandstand houses an approximately 6,500 sq. ft. press box, which replaced the outdated facility located in the existing East Grandstand. Additionally, the lower service level of the stadium includes a commercial kitchen and commissary facility, as well as a loading dock.

Approximately 10,000 seats were added, bringing seating capacity to 25,000.

Finally, originally planned as a three-phase project to be stretched over three off-seasons, the Donley’s team completed the Bridgeforth Stadium Expansion in two phases, beating the very challenging completion date without causing disruption to the football schedule.