Laurier Athletics - Waterloo Campus

Wilfrid Laurier University’s Seagram Drive Athletics & Recreation facility (University Stadium) holds a special place in the heart of Waterloo. It’s a space where Laurier students, alumni and community come together to demonstrate athletic excellence, to foster wellness and to build community vibrance.  

Built in 1957, University Stadium has been home to many historic moments over its 66+ years.

However, the facility is now in need of serious repair. Age and significant use have taken its toll on the complex’s seating area, field and structure. Currently, due to the critical repairs needed, the stadium’s usage is dramatically impeded.

Subject to further Board of Governors approval and donor support, Laurier is planning for a phased redevelopment of University Stadium and enhancements to provide top-level recreational and wellness facilities. The removal of the existing bleachers was completed in March of 2023.

The field, scoreboard and lighting were completed in the summer of 2024. The next phase, the installation of footings for future winter-use dome, will begin after the 2024 playing season.

The project will unfold in phases to support the ongoing use of the facilities while the fundraising and future development continues.

With busy schedules balancing academics, athletics, and work, students need time and space to unwind. In the vision for the revitalized facility, we have included substantial lounge space where all students can take time to recharge while on campus.

The next era of Laurier Athletics & Recreation, through the renovated facility, will be a centralized place for health and wellness where students, staff and the wider community can come together.

With the addition of a proposed winter-use dome, the Laurier community would immediately gain access to over 76,000 square feet of recreation space and over 1,500 hours of field time.

Currently, winter use space is limited to gymnasiums, leaving field activities to travel off campus.

Laurier Athletics & Recreation contributes significantly to the high-performance sport system within Ontario and Canada. 

Subject to further Board of Governors approval and donor support, a proposed new high-performance program will set up Laurier varsity teams to compete for more championships and see more success through access to:

•  Enhanced strength and conditioning programs and coaches.
• Training facilities.
• Enhanced services with sport medicine and sport psychology.
• Community engagement opportunities.
• Opportunities to build skills through internship programs.