Oregon State University began building in July a 15,000-sq.-ft. sports that will support its softball, men's and women's soccer, women's cross country and women track and field program.
Fortis Construction is serving as construction manager/general contractor.
University supporters have made philanthropic commitments totaling $25 million to construct a new facility that will support 150 student-athletes.
This significant investment underscores the momentum for the future of OSU Athletics, alongside the $48 million Valley Challenge for Student-Athletes, which strengthens Oregon State's revenue-sharing opportunities.
The building initiative, funded entirely by donors to the OSU Foundation, was launched with an $11 million commitment by an anonymous donor. Ten donor households — eight with gifts of more than $1 million each and two with gifts of $500,000 – completed the funding for the project.
The new Field Sports Building will be located near the OSU track and softball facilities at SW 15th Street and SW Western Boulevard in Corvallis, offering dedicated spaces for training, competition preparation and wellness for five sports. Currently, these functions are housed in Gill Coliseum, located more than 500 yds. away.
It is positioned between the softball, soccer and track fields on the footprint of former batting cages and adjacent lawn area.
Located near competition venues, the field sports building will include spaces for training, treatment, nutrition, film study and team connection. At present, locker rooms and training facilities for these sports are spread out across campus.
The field sports building is the latest facility project identified in the 2018 OSU Athletic Facilities Development Plan, which included the transformation of Reser Stadium (2023) as well as construction of the Gymnastics Practice Facility (2021), Kelly Field (renamed 2001), Evans Family Grandstand at Whyte Track and Field Center (2023) and the Baseball Development Center (2024).
"A strong athletics program is critical to the advancement of the entire university," OSU President Jayathi Murthy said. "We aspire to win decisively in the new Pac-12 and beyond, and best-in-class facilities are critical to our success."
"The field sports building will provide a unified home that will facilitate the social, training and support networks student-athletes need to perform at their best," said Laura Berg, OSU's softball head coach and a three-time Olympic gold medalist. "The project demonstrates that Oregon State is committed to competing at the highest level in all our sports."
