ILLUSTRATION PROVIDED - The phased renovations at Duane Banks Field will include a player clubhouse, press box, playing turf and lighting, as well as enhanced fan amenities including concession and restrooms.

IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa Athletics Department plans to continue renovating Duane Banks Field, the home of the University of Iowa baseball team, pending approval by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, next week.

The second phase of a donor-funded project to improve the game-day experience would consist of reconstructing the press box, adding new seating, and other improvements, including an ADA-compliant restroom and ramp to connect the new clubhouse and the first base line grandstand.

A new seating bowl will be added between the two main fan entrances and a new aluminum bleacher system will be constructed in the main grandstand seating area with a new press box positioned atop the seating bowl. A new cable-tension ball netting system spanning the entire distance of the existing and new grandstands will be installed.

“We are excited to move forward with the next phase of our stadium renovation,” said Iowa head baseball coach Rick Heller. “This phase will improve the stadium seating behind home plate and bring us a new press box with modern amenities.”

The planned $5.8 million project will be funded by gifts to the Department of Athletics. If approved, construction would begin the summer of 2026.

For additional information on the baseball stadium campaign visit hawkeyesports.com/revitalize-duane-banks-field.

The Hawkeyes have advanced to the postseason in each of the last 10 seasons under Heller. Iowa has averaged 32 wins per year under Heller’s leadership, appearing in three NCAA Regionals and claiming the first Big Ten Tournament title in program history. Since 2015, Iowa is 180-55 in games played at Duane Banks Field.

The university has committed to investing in Duane Banks Field since its inception in 1974. In 2002, former Hawkeye and former major leaguer Cal Eldred donated funds for the installation of lights. From 2014-15, the field surface was replaced by AstroTurf and a state-of-the-art videoboard was installed. The most recent phase of renovations in 2024-25 saw new AstroTurf installed on the field, as well as the construction of a new clubhouse and batting cages.

The planned renovations will elevate the overall experiences for players, coaches, spectators and media.