Notre Dame is getting a new indoor athletic facility.

In a release by Notre Dame, the University will begin construction on a 111,400-square foot facility and is scheduled for completion in July 2019.

The building will be built over the western-most field of the Notre Dame football practice complex and will serve as an indoor practice facility for football and both soccer programs.

“Much as we have done with our approach to the Compton Family Ice Arena and the recent additions surrounding the football stadium, our focus when developing athletic facilities is to create uses that extend beyond varsity athletics,” Swarbrick said. “In this instance, in addition to creating what we believe will be the best indoor football practice facility in the country, we are creating additional recreational, club sport and community opportunities, while also ensuring that the students on our other varsity teams are practicing at times that allow for a more typical student experience.”

The new facility will allow more teams to use the Loftus Sports Complex, which will allow for more productive and easier scheduling for other sports and the Notre Dame student body.

“Allowing increased, consistent access to the Loftus Sports Complex will better serve students who compete passionately and successfully in dozens of clubs sports and intramural leagues, and perform in the renowned Band of the Fighting Irish,” stated Erin Hoffmann Harding, vice president for student affairs.”

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