Air Force Athletics hosts tour of The East Club Presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center

Air Force Athletics hosted a tour of The East Club Presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center today to members of the local media. Members received an up-close look at the progress as the Academy moves towards the opening of the facility for the home opener, Saturday, Aug. 31, vs. Merrimack at 1:30pm MT. Members also received a sampling of the food from Falcon Hospitality.

Below is a summary of improved stadium elements and positive impacts to the fan experience as a result of the Kucera Legacy Center construction project:

1,200 new premium seats included in the construction project:

850 new indoor premium club seats with four unique seating options:

Living room Loge (this option is sold out)
Standard Loge
Premium Club (this option is sold out)
Standard Club

350 covered outdoor chairback seats that include concession stand value loaded into digital tickets.

Premium seating tickets are available for purchase by clicking HERE.

Increase of 4x restroom capacity on the east side of Falcon Stadium
Increase of 4x concession stand/food and beverage sales capacity on the east side of Falcon Stadium
Construction of commercial grade kitchen included in the East Side construction to support AFAAC partnership with Levy.
Centralized ticket office to address all ticket services needs, including (12) new ticket windows
A permanent Fanatics team shop
Entrances of Falcon Stadium expanded and will have (20) total security and ticketing lanes to enter the east side of Falcon Stadium.
Full stadium LED lighting modernization and renovation at Falcon Stadium
North tunnel expanded to have the ability to have full-sized semi-truck access to the field level of Falcon Stadium
New branding, donor recognition and Falcon Stadium history incorporated in the project
Numerous historical elements of Falcon Stadium have been included in the project and will remain, including:

Falcon Stadium lettering on the exterior of the building
Statue
Flag poles
Monoliths

At conclusion of the Kucera Legacy Center project, the new Falcon Stadium seating capacity will be 39,441

Falcon Hospitality Concessions
Falcon Hospitality, Air Force Athletics' new food and beverage partner, took an untraditional approach on several concessions items this year, lowering the price of stadium classics such as French fries, chicken tenders, and foot long hot dogs.

Falcon Hospitality is proud to share the addition of new concession items that will soon be fan favorites, highlighted by:

Bomber Nachos – presented in a custom vessel, filled with one-of-a-kind chips and topped with all the fixings
Green Chili Chicken Wrap – a lighter side option, available at most concession stands
Blue Steely Mac n Cheese – white cheese mac, topped with blue spicy chips
Loaded Spicy Chicken Waffle Fries
Crowd Pleaser Chicken Salad – a lighter side option available at most concession stands
A Kids MRE – souvenir lunch box filled with football food and fanfare
Three unique flatbread pizzas
Ghost Rider Smash Burger – our signature smash burger
Falcon Burger – good old-fashioned smash burger topped with American cheese
Bolt Brat – topped with peppers and onions
Fighting Falcon Dog – Spicy sausage topped with coleslaw and spicy mayo
Crisscross Carne Asada Fries – waffle fries loaded with carne asada and cheese

In addition to improved concessions offerings, Air Force Athletics has introduced new initiatives to enhance fan experience and efficiency throughout the stadium. These initiatives include grab and go technology, hawkers that will service fans in their seats, and increased of points of sale.

East Club Presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center

The Air Force Academy officially broke ground Jan. 24 on The East Club Presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center with a ceremony at the construction site.
The Academy hosted a Topping Out Ceremony on Dec. 8, 2023, signifying the final steel beam being placed into the construction on the Falcon Stadium East Club modernization construction project.
The Falcon Stadium modernization is a fundraising priority within the Defining Our Future comprehensive campaign publicly launched in September 2021. The Air Force Academy Foundation and the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation have partnered to achieve the fundraising goals for the stadium as part of the athletics component of the campaign.
The investment required for the initial phase of the Falcon Stadium modernization project totals $90 million. Philanthropic support through the Air Force Academy Foundation will provide $35 million as part of the campaign and the remaining $55 million investment will be financed by Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation revenue.
The East Club Presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center will provide Falcon fans an unmatched setting to enjoy Air Force football, lacrosse and special events. The East Club will enhance the existing east concourse and will feature 1,200 premium seats and a state-of-the-art club level experience. The project includes a modern and efficient entrance, a heritage plaza, open-air hospitality decks, enhanced food and beverage options, updated restrooms, new merchandise area and a ticket office.
In addition to the Kucera family, several donors have made significant donations to the modernization, including the Chapman Foundation, the El Pomar Foundation, Brion Applegate, Erik Davis ('95) and two anonymous graduate donors.
While the federal government and the U.S. Air Force provide adequate funding for the Academy's core needs, private support from donors is required to enhance the educational and leadership opportunities necessary to fully develop future officers for the Air Force and Space Force. Falcon Stadium, as a prime venue for Air Force athletics and a physical representation of the athletics mission element, is donor-funded and its modernization requires private support.
The $270 million Defining Our Future comprehensive campaign focuses on raising private philanthropy in support of the USAFA mission and boosting engagement, pride and participation among graduates and families. The modernization of Falcon Stadium is a signature priority of the campaign, enabling the Air Force Academy Foundation, Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation to work collaboratively to raise private support for and interest in the project.
Athletics is one of the three elements of USAFA's enduring mission to develop leaders of character for the Air Force and Space Force. Athletics provide opportunities for cadets to build physical strength and mental toughness throughout their four-year Academy experience. Athletics also provides cadets with opportunities to develop their agility and resiliency through competition, overcoming adversity and teamwork. All of these opportunities nurture the future officers and warfighters the Air Force and Space Force require.
For information on East Club premium seating, visit www.falconathleticfund.com. To learn more about philanthropic opportunities, visit www.falconstadium.org.

Falcon Stadium

Falcon Stadium celebrated 60 years during the 2022 season. Situated at 6,621 feet above sea level at the base of the Rampart Range of the Rocky Mountains, the donor-funded stadium opened in 1962 as the home of the Falcons. Eight U.S. presidents, starting with John F. Kennedy, have delivered graduation addresses there.
Since its opening, Falcon Stadium has undergone several significant upgrades. In 1991, the Academy installed skyboxes and remodeled the press box. Renovations in the 1990s and 2000s to improve the fan experience increased food and beverage vendors and the additional space brought its capacity to the current 46,692 (down from 52,480). Permanent lights were installed in 2002. Going into the 2016 season, new scoreboards were installed, then in 2018 the turf was replaced and the home locker room renovated. Private contributions funded most of these improvements.

Air Force Athletics hosts tour of The East Club Presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center

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