On June 9, Old Dominion University’s Board of Visitors approved a plan to rebuild Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium, originally built in 1936. The stadium currently holds only 20,118 fans, and is one of the smallest stadiums in Conference USA. The stadium’s small stature allows rowdy fans close proximity to the field, giving the Monarchs a home field advantage. For seven straight seasons, games have sold out and the hopes are to continue that streak in the reconstructed stadium.
“Our first priority with the renovation of our current stadium was to enhance and solidify our fan experience in the short-term, while preparing for future stadium expansion and market demand in the long-term.