Name change for Florida Atlantic stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, January 17^th, 2025

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Florida Atlantic University’s FAU Stadium is to become Flagler Credit Union Stadium after a 15-year naming rights deal was struck with the financial institution.

FAU Sports said as part of the agreement, Flagler Credit Union will become the official credit union of Florida Atlantic Athletics and the Florida Atlantic Alumni in 2025.

Florida Atlantic University (Florida Atlantic or FAU) is a public research university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida.

Opened as FAU Stadium in 2011, Flagler Credit Union Stadium is the home of the Owls, Florida Atlantic’s football team.

The 30,000-seat venue with more than 60 different suite and luxury seating options, hosts a variety of annual events, and since 2014, has been home to the Boca Raton Bowl.

The term and value of the naming rights deal is the largest corporate sponsorship in the American Athletic Conference for a football stadium and among the largest in the Group of Five conferences, which includes the AAC, Conference USA, Mid-American, Mountain West and Sun Belt.

Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White said, “We are thrilled and honored to formalize an incredible partnership with Flagler Credit Union. This is a historic agreement for Florida Atlantic University and among the largest stadium naming deals in the Group of Five.

“It not only speaks to the remarkable momentum of FAU, but to the leadership at Flagler Credit Union. They have deep ties to our area and have been a trusted community partner for nearly 25 years. We welcome FCU, its employees and its members to the Owl family and look forward to the affiliation for many years to come.”

In addition to football stadium naming rights, the relationship includes an extensive multimedia arrangement with Florida Atlantic Athletics for all varsity programs.

Flagler Credit Union will also participate in FAU student and alumni engagement opportunities and have marketing activations with Florida Atlantic’s Career Center and the university’s Business Mentoring program.

FAU President Stacy Volnick said, “This is a transformational partnership, not only for Florida Atlantic Athletics, but for the entire university.

“The generosity of Flagler Credit Union will have a lasting impact on our student-athletes and athletics programs. We are incredibly thankful to Flagler Credit Union for their belief in our vision and for sharing our commitment to the Boca Raton community. Florida Atlantic University is excited to forge this long-term collaboration.”

Brian Waldron, President & CEO of both Dort Financial and Flagler Credit Union, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Florida Atlantic University on the naming rights for Flagler Credit Union Stadium. The partnership underscores our commitment to supporting our community.

“This stadium is more than just a venue — it’s a place where memories are made, where athletes, alumni, and fans come together to celebrate teamwork, dedication, and excellence. We are honored to partner with a university that shares our values of supporting community and enriching lives.”

Florida Atlantic will continue to honor the late Howard Schnellenberger, who founded the football program and served as its inaugural head coach from 2001 to 2011, with the playing field remaining designated as Howard Schnellenberger Field.

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