The opening of Centreville Bank Stadium wound up coming at a perfect time for the University of Rhode Island football program.

The Rams gained a potential temporary home just a few miles up the road in Pawtucket, and that’s where they’ll set up shop for the 2026 season.

The official announcement came Wednesday morning. URI will play its home games on the banks of the Seekonk River while its own Meade Stadium undergoes a significant renovation . The Rams are expected to finish 2025 in Kingston and return in time for 2027.

“ We are thrilled to partner with Centreville Bank Stadium to be our home next season,” URI athletic director Thorr Bjorn said in a statement. “Not only will we be able to play in a state-of-the-art, first-class facility, but it will be a chance to showcase our nat

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