LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Husker Athletic Fund released renderings and additional details Wednesday ahead of the planned expansion of the John Cook Arena in the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
The arena will undergo its first-ever full reseating and parking process in Nebraska Volleyball program history in 2026. It is timed to coincide with a renovation of the arena to increase overall capacity to 10,000.
According to the athletic fund, the renovation will enhance Nebraska’s home-court advantage, modernize amenities and provide new premium and general seating options. This includes adding:
- New and improved seats with cupholders in each seat.
- A new centralized student section.
- New and improved courtside seating with both end court and side court locations available. The Courtside Lounge offers access pre-game and during intermission and includes private restrooms, televisions, and all-inclusive gourmet food, beverage and alcohol.
- New Loge Box seating with hospitality lounge with access pre-game and during intermission, including access to private restrooms, televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food and beverage with a cash bar.
- Libero Club seating replaces the VIP seats. Located in the back row of the 100 level, seats include access to the Libero Club Lounge pre-game and during intermission complete with televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food and soft drinks with a cash bar.
- Additional ADA seating with new vantage points and easier access from around the concourse.
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Reseating and parking process…