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Indiana lands $50 million stadium naming rights deal with Merchants Bank
Hoosiers strike historic agreement as Memorial Stadium field gets new name
For the first time in program history, Indiana football will take the field on turf that carries a corporate name. As reported by Zach Osterman of the IndyStar, the Hoosiers have secured a $50 million, 20-year naming rights agreement with Merchants Bank of Indiana, marking one of the largest commercial partnerships in school history. Beginning Aug. 30, when IU opens the 2025 season against Old Dominion, Memorial Stadium’s field will officially be known as Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium.
This deal comes at a critical time for college athletics, with schools seeking creative ways to manage rising costs tied