University of Connecticut Rentschler Field Football Stadium

Accelerated project schedule delivers this state-of-the-art stadium three months early and on budget

The state of Connecticut selected the joint venture team of Gilbane Building Company and Hunt Construction Group as their construction manager for a new 16-acre open-air college football stadium. Rentschler Field serves as the home field for University of Connecticut’s Huskies. The new stadium seats 40,000 fans, with the ability for expansion to 60,000. Patrons of the stadium enjoy specialty areas including 700 indoor club seats, 4,000 outdoor club seats and 36 luxury suites. Rentschler Field features a natural Kentucky bluegrass playing field, obtained from a specified sod farm to ensure quality.