RENO, Nev. - Tuesday marked a historic day for the University of Nevada and Wolf Pack Athletics as ground was officially broken on the long-awaited indoor fieldhouse and turf fields project. Completion of the facility is targeted for summer 2026.

The project, over a decade in the making, became a reality in June when the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents gave final approval for construction at the conclusion of its quarterly meeting at the Joe Crowley Student Union.

Tuesday, University President Brian Sandoval '86, University First Lady Lauralyn Sandoval, and Wolf Pack Athletics Director Stephanie Rempe were joined by ASUN leadership, members of the board of regents, and staff from Tolles Development in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the facility. Prior to the shovels hitting the dirt, Rempe and Sandoval were joined by ASUN President Carmina Aglubat and ASUN student leadership in unveiling a plaque recognizing the 92nd session of the Senate of the Associated Students and its role in making the indoor fieldhouse possible.

Numerous Wolf Pack head coaches and staff, and Nevada student-athletes were on hand for the ceremony, along with key University and Athletics supporters.

The 72,000-square foot facility will benefit the University student body by serving in a multi-purpose capacity. The fieldhouse's 110 yards of indoor turf and recreation space will accommodate Nevada club and intramural sports while enhancing wellness and activity for the campus community. The facility also provides a critical practice area for the Wolf Pack Marching Band and Nevada spirit teams with additional opportunities for ROTC exercises, ASUN and community events, youth sports' activities, and pregame events.

The fieldhouse has long been essential for Wolf Pack student athletes to train, compete, and succeed year-round. It will positively impact all 17 Nevada sports by providing training space for football and women's soccer, batting cages for softball, and conditioning space for all Wolf Pack programs.