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New seating in the works for JMA Wireless Dome

Syracuse University on Dec. 8 released this architectural rendering of the football field surrounded by newly installed seating in the JMA Wireless Dome. The second phase of the JMA Dome’s interior renovation work will get started after the 2023 commencement and will be completed ahead of the 2024 football season, the university said. (PHOTO CREDIT: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY NEWS WEBSITE)

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The installation of upgraded chairback seating in the JMA Wireless Dome will happen in the months ahead, Syracuse University recently announced. Crews will replace bench seating throughout the venue’s 100, 200 and 300 levels, “resulting in added comfort and accessibility,” Syracuse contended in its Dec. 8 announcement. As a result, the university […]

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The installation of upgraded chairback seating in the JMA Wireless Dome will happen in the months ahead, Syracuse University recently announced.

Crews will replace bench seating throughout the venue’s 100, 200 and 300 levels, “resulting in added comfort and accessibility,” Syracuse contended in its Dec. 8 announcement.

As a result, the university said, the JMA Wireless Dome will have a new seat map and revised capacities for football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s lacrosse, and women’s lacrosse competitions.

Phase-two renovations and construction will begin in the spring of 2023, following commencement and will be completed ahead of the 2024 football season, Syracuse University said. Syracuse Athletics will provide updated information regarding the timeline of the renovation, seating and capacity changes, new ticket offerings and pricing as these plans are finalized, per the announcement.

“There is no doubting the enormous impact the JMA Wireless Dome Transformation Project is having on Syracuse Athletics, the five teams that call this building home and the fans who enjoy visiting and cheering on the Orange,” John Wildhack, director of athletics, said in a statement. “There is a lot of exciting work ahead and still many details to confirm, but Syracuse Athletics remains focused on providing an unmatched experience to our season ticket holders, donors and fans. As we continue to work through the revised seating map, we are committed to providing timely and transparent communication to our loyal supporters to ensure they continue to enjoy the level of service they have come to expect from the JMA Dome.”

The announcement represents the latest development in Syracuse University’s multimillion-dollar, multiyear effort, which began in 2018, to “reimagine the stadium experience.” The work has included the installation of a new fixed roof, the largest center-hung video scoreboard in college sports and air conditioning, and a new naming-rights agreement with Syracuse–based JMA Wireless. It has also invested significantly in accessibility updates, lighting and sound enhancements, and in its concession stands.

Syracuse also noted the future plans include the eventual construction of Miron Victory Court, which will expand and redefine the JMA Dome’s footprint and connect it to the Barnes Center at The Arch.

Eric Reinhardt