Ole Miss Softball receives ‘championship-level’ facility upgrades

December 16, 2025 / Athletic Administration • Facilities

The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) has completed a transformative $36 million rebuild of its softball facility, elevating the experience for athletes, coaches, fans, and media alike.

Previously limited to a basic grandstand, concessions, and restrooms, the old venue lacked many amenities expected of an SEC program. The new complex consolidates all softball operations on site, featuring a state-of-the-art locker room, athletic training room, equipment room, team lounge, and private coaches’ offices — amenities previously housed across the street.

Fan upgrades include a new concourse entrance behind home plate, improved restrooms, dual concession stands, a merchandise shop, a first-aid room, and a dedicated space for nursing mothers. The field itself was reoriented 180 degrees to improve site flow, with natural grass in the outfield and turf along the foul lines for reduced maintenance.

A major highlight is the expanded press box, designed in collaboration with G2L, which now accommodates separate broadcast booths and auxiliary spaces for home and visiting radio crews. This upgrade positions Ole Miss to better host postseason events, media, and even non-athletic gatherings such as concerts and charity games.

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The two-phase project took roughly two years, with competition resuming on the new field after phase one. By spring, players moved into their new team spaces, prompting emotional reactions from seniors who had seen the program’s facilities transformed during their careers.

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“We wanted to give our student-athletes the same championship-level experience as our other programs,” said Neal Mead, associate athletic director for facilities at Ole Miss. “Every dollar was well spent.”