The sharp sounds of power tools clashing with sheet metal and steel rang around the concourses of Doak Campbell Stadium as renovations of Florida State football's home continue.
Members of the media, including the Tallahassee Democrat, were invited to tour the stadium's ongoing renovations on Saturday. New club seats, concourses and seatbacks are coming with the renovation to Doak's west side of the stadium, alongside recently announced new video boards and two jumbotrons.
Among the dust and debris of construction, the view of the west sideline club seats will take those sitting there within earshot of the Seminoles' home bench. Social areas, bars and concession stands line the concourses of the west side of the stadium, with those who purchase club level packages getting access to private bars.
The renovations also include a new VIP entrance that will bring fans into the west side concourses under a new sign reading "Doak Campbell Stadium."
FSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford told reporters that the renovations to the stadium will "enhance" the gameday experience for fans.
With a projected completion timeline of July, construction crews are currently working 24 hours to ensure the completion of the project ahead of the kickoff of the 2025 season against Alabama.
Once total renovations are finished, the stadium is expected to hold 60,000-70,000 fans, nearly a 10,000 decrease from the previous capacity. Seating at Doak was slashed from 79,560 to 55,000 for the Seminoles' 2024 football season while construction was ongoing.
The renovations included 2,400 west side patio seats, eight founders' loge boxes − approximately 1,000 square feet − a renovated champions club, and the west side chairback ...
