Syracuse football is getting some major facility upgrades.
The Syracuse Orange football team and now its fans are getting a first glimpse at what’s being labeled a “state-of-the-art” facility located at the university’s South Campus.
Syracuse Athletics showcased the new Football Performance Center at the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. The space includes a new locker room, athletic training room, dining center, meeting rooms, offices and other amenities, according to a Syracuse Athletics news release.
The performance center also features “increased sports medicine space and student-athlete recovery rooms” plus a “new and expanded team cafeteria and nutrition space.”
The new football center was first announced in November 2021 as part of a vision to transform the Lally Complex. Funding for the facility first jumpstarted from a $25 million investment from John Lally, Class of ‘82 and former Syracuse offensive guard, and Laura Lally.
“For Syracuse University Athletics to become even more competitive in both the ACC and on the national stage, the program needs to have first-class facilities, operations and support,” John Lally wrote in a news release in 2019. “Laura and I are committed to Syracuse University Athletics, and in particular positioning the University to attract, recruit and retain high-performing student-athletes who succeed on and off the field, inside and outside the classroom and in their communities.”
Lally’s remarks still hold true years later, as the new football center comes with the backdrop of the team looking to upgrade its facilities as a whole to stay on par with the rest of the ACC and amid a renewed energy for the program following a successful first year under head coach Fran Brown.
Looks INCREDIBLE! Big thanks to all the donors that made this a reality. Ribbon cutting April 12th hope to see you there ! @CuseFootball @CuseAthFund @FranBrownCuse https://t.co/uzjXsYQzZo
— Lallyfoundation66 (@Lallyfoundation) March 16, 2025
A photo gallery is also available to provide a more in-depth look at Syracuse’s new Football Performance Center, which updates a facility built more than 30 years ago.
An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on April 12 during the Spring Game weekend activities.