Rice University announced a massive 20-year naming rights agreement that officially renames their historic football ground, with Rice Stadium now becoming First Community Stadium. This is a total rebrand for one of college football’s well-known venues.
A New Era For the Owls’ Gridiron
The university officially made the announcement on Thursday, October 1, 2026. This isn’t a temporary thing, either. We’re talking about a full two decades of the stadium bearing the First Community name. It means a big shift for a stadium that’s had its original name for so long.
Kicking Off the Change This Weekend
The new name is effective immediately. Seriously, like, for their very next game! So, when the Owls take the field this Saturday to host UTSA, they won’t be playing in Rice Stadium anymore. It’ll be First Community Stadium. Talk about making a statement right out of the gate, huh? Better get used to hearing that new name because it’s here for the long haul.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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