Frisco Pauses on Hosting NCAA FCS Championship in 2026 and 2027Frisco Pauses on Hosting NCAA FCS Championship in 2026 and 2027(December 12, 2024) The City of Frisco will not host the NCAA FCS Division I Championship game in 2026 and 2027 due to upcoming renovations at Toyota Stadium.Frisco and Toyota Stadium have been the proud host of the FCS Championship game since 2010. Toyota Stadium will undergo significant renovations beginning in 2025. These renovations will increase capacity and introduce state-of-the-art technology and amenities."The upcoming renovations at Toyota Stadium are a necessary step to ensure the long-term viability of the facility,” said FC Dallas Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Smith. “We're confident the improvements will make the stadium an even better venue for future events. We're excited to work with the NCAA for the opportunity to bring the championship back to Frisco in 2028 and beyond."“We made every effort to keep the event in Frisco by exploring alternative locations within the city. Looking ahead, we aim to secure a long-term extension to host the FCS Championship at Toyota Stadium once renovations are complete," said Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney. "We have shown the NCAA we will continue to invest in our infrastructure to optimize the game experience for the FCS Championship. This event was heavily considered in the stadium renovations, underscoring our commitment to offer the best game experience and facility."“The city of Frisco and Toyota Stadium are incredible partners and have helped grow our championship to an exceptional level the past 15 years,” said NCAA Director of Championships Ty Halpin. “Frisco holds a special place in the history of the championship and in the hearts of our institutions and fans. The committee looks forward to seeing the renovations to the stadium in Frisco.”The City of Frisco looks forward to a successful 2025 championship in January and ensuring a smooth handoff to the next venue partner. The 2025 FCS Championship game will be played Monday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. CST on ESPN at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. Contact:
John Wagner
Chairman of the Frisco Local Organizing Committee of the NCAA Division I Football Championship
[email protected] | 214-720-1686About Toyota Stadium and Soccer Center
Opened in 2005, Toyota Stadium is the home of MLS’ FC Dallas and was the third soccer-specific stadium built in the United States. It also hosts international soccer matches, high school and college football games, as well as concerts and other events. The 145-acre Toyota Soccer Center includes 17 regulation-sized, tournament-grade soccer fields and serves as the training facility for MLS NEXT Pro side North Texas SC and FC Dallas’ globally renowned Academy system. It is also home to the NCAA’s FCS championship game, the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl and the National Soccer Hall of Fame which opened in 2018.To learn more about the renovation project, please visit NewToyotaStadium.com . About Visit FriscoFounded in 2003, Visit Frisco, the official Destination Marketing Organization for the City of Frisco, has grown in tandem with the extensive growth of leisure travel, sports, and meeting facilities within the city. It’s the organization’s mission to generate a positive awareness of Frisco as a premiere destination for meetings, sporting events, conventions, trade shows, leisure travel, and to positively impact the economic base of the City of Frisco. For more information, go to VISITFRISCO.COM.