As part of the university's Campus Crossroads project, Notre Dame Stadium will have a video board installed for the first time in the history of the venue.
Notre Dame made the announcement Tuesday that a video board will be constructed atop the south end zone (opposite the north end zone, which faces Theodore Hesburgh Library), with ribbon boards being added along the west and east sides of the stadium. No advertising or commercials will be associated with the video boards.
“We are confident the introduction of video will significantly improve enjoyment of every aspect of a game at Notre Dame Stadium," athletic director Jack Swarbrick said, "including the ability to support game day introductions and presentations with video elements, additional opportunities to promote the University, plus replays."
The small scoreboard in the north end zone will be removed to provide a clearer view for fans toward the World of Life mural, commonly known as "Touchdown Jesus."
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The Campus Crossroads project is already underway, with the framework for buildings on the east and west sides of the stadium casting a backdrop on 2015 home games. The projected date of completion for the renovations, which are heavily centered around adding classroom space to the stadium, is August 2017.
In addition to the scoreboard, Notre Dame announced it will replace the stadium's wooden benches with vinyl-clad bleachers that'll have an 18-inch standard width per seat. Both the upper and lower concourses will be renovated, as well as the stadium's concession stands. Additionally, the stadium's restrooms will be renovated and the number of women's restrooms will be increased, improvements will be made to the stadium's WiFi network and the existing sound system will be enhanced.
“Notre Dame Stadium is one of the most tradition-rich facilities in all of college football,” Swarbrick said. “The Campus Crossroads Project is indicative of our commitment to making even greater use of it in the decades to come.”