California State University Monterey Bay Stadium Expanded Use Project

California State University Monterey Bay Stadium Expanded Use Project

California State University, Monterey Bay CSUMB Stadium Expanded Use Project proposes an expansion of existing programming at the CSUMB Stadium by CSUMB and the Monterey Bay Football Club (MBFC) and the construction and operation of two new locker room facilities, two new restroom buildings, and a gated event staging area just north of the stadium. The underlying purpose of the proposed project is the expansion of current stadium programming and facilities to accommodate college athletic championship events, additional CSUMB activities, and additional professional teams and games. The proposed facility improvements are necessary to ensure alignment with the requirements of the United Soccer League (USL) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The project would support the educational mission of CSUMB by strengthening its role as a hub for athletics, academic growth, and community engagement. The expanded programming of CSUMB Stadium would allow CSUMB to host the men’s and women’s California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championship tournaments and the NCAA Division II National Championships. CSUMB would also host the following non-athletic events: Latinx Affinity Ceremonies for graduating students; Monte’s 5k and post-race event; new student fall convocation; Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) affinity celebration; fall welcome concert; a spring concert; the Relay for Life; and up to 25 other university-related events. Additionally, the project would allow the CSUMB Stadium to host three new teams under the oversight of the MBFC (the existing professional team in a Facilities Shared-Use Agreement with CSUMB): one USL League Two (Men’s Amateur), one USL Super League (Women’s Pro), and one USL W League (Women’s Amateur). The project would accommodate games associated with these teams, totaling 18 events over 18 days for the USL Super League and 12 events over 10 days each for the USL League Two and USL W League. The CSUMB Stadium would also host other MBFC events, including a 28-day Winter Festival and up to 20 concerts annually, with a maximum attendance of 3,000 and 6,500 attendees, respectively. Proposed new facilities include the following: 1. Men’s & Women’s Locker Room and Shower Facility. Two permanent 1,400-sf locker room facilities would be constructed. One facility would replace the existing portable showers utilized by the men’s teams and would be built at the stadium entrance northwest of the field house. Another facility would be constructed to accommodate the women’s teams southwest of the field house. 2. Permanent Restroom Facilities. Two permanent restroom buildings, each approximately 1,000 sf, would be constructed within the existing beer garden area to replace the 3,000-sf area containing approximately 36 portable facilities currently used. 3. Storage and Staging Area. A new 1.25-acre dedicated storage and staging area would be established north of the stadium to support event operations, equipment storage, and logistical needs. No permanent construction of any structures besides fencing is planned for this site. Shipping containers, or other temporary units that do not require construction, may be moved into the staging area to protect equipment from the weather. Construction of these facilities is anticipated to take approximately nine months beginning in spring 2026.

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Monterey

Northern California

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Recreational (Stadium)

Site Plan

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