10/06/2026
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In 2014, the construction for the new South Dakota State University Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex wrapped up while construction began for the new Dana J. Dykhouse Football Stadium in Brookings, SD. 🏃🏼🏈
The Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex includes an 80-yard football practice field, a 300-meter track, baseball and softball practice areas, seating for 1,000, concessions, restrooms, and ancillary facilities for the university. This addition to and remodel of the Stiegelmeier Family Student-Athlete Center also includes a new weight room, hydrotherapy room, and athletic training space.
The stadium has capacity for 19,000 and includes new concessions, restrooms, and a west tower including a large club room, suites, and press level. The first phase was completed in time for the 2015 football season, and the remainder of the project was completed in time for the 2016 football season.