Florida State University’s Doak Campbell Stadium is showcasing its versatility, transforming from a football field into a professional bull-riding arena for PBR Florida State on March 13-14. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW:
Doak Campbell Stadium transforms into a bull-riding arena for PBR Florida State this weekend
Crews are converting Florida State University’s Doak Campbell Stadium into a professional bull-riding arena this week, bringing in more than 2,500 tons of dirt ahead of a two-night PBR Florida State event.
20 semi-trucks have been delivering dirt over the past two days to prepare the field for the event. The 5.5 million pounds of dirt — a special clay and sand mix designed to create the right surface for both riders and bulls — will cover roughly 30,000 square feet of the football field.
Ben Zierden, the Florida State University Senior Associate Athletics Director for Facilities and Capital Projects, said the stadium’s recent renovations were designed with events like this in mind…