Ball State Unveils Clubhouse Renderings for Softball Program
July 08, 2025 | Softball
MUNCIE, Ind. - - Ball State Athletics is thrilled to unveil the first renderings of the new clubhouse facilities for its softball program, following approval by the Ball State University Board of Trustees on May 2.
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The $8.8 million project, designed by MSA Design, will bring state-of-the-art facilities to the Ball State Softball Stadium. Construction is expected to begin in Fall 2025 and be completed by Summer 2026.
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"It's an exciting time to be a Cardinal," Head Softball Coach Helen Peña said. "The athletic department and university continue to raise the bar in supporting our student-athletes. I'm incredibly grateful and thrilled about this project and the impact it will have on both our current team and future generations of Ball State softball."
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The softball clubhouse will span approximately 6,000 gross square feet and will be located adjacent to the program's home dugout. Designed with student-athlete experience in mind, the new facilities will include fueling stations, team lounges, study spaces and other key amenities.
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"Our new clubhouse will enhance the daily experience of our student-athletes," Peña added. "From nutrition and recovery to academics and team bonding, this facility will be a difference-maker. It's also a powerful recruiting tool, as the best clubhouse in the MAC, while we continue to build a championship-caliber program. The best is yet to come. Chirp Chirp!"
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In addition to the clubhouse project, the Ball State Softball Stadium is currently receiving a new turf field as part of a broader facilities enhancement initiative. This follows the recent resurfacing of the football field at Scheumann Stadium and the basketball court at Worthen Arena and is in conjunction with the turf resurfacing at Shebek Stadium.
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The $8.8 million project, designed by MSA Design, will bring state-of-the-art facilities to the Ball State Softball Stadium. Construction is expected to begin in Fall 2025 and be completed by Summer 2026.
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"It's an exciting time to be a Cardinal," Head Softball Coach Helen Peña said. "The athletic department and university continue to raise the bar in supporting our student-athletes. I'm incredibly grateful and thrilled about this project and the impact it will have on both our current team and future generations of Ball State softball."
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The softball clubhouse will span approximately 6,000 gross square feet and will be located adjacent to the program's home dugout. Designed with student-athlete experience in mind, the new facilities will include fueling stations, team lounges, study spaces and other key amenities.
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"Our new clubhouse will enhance the daily experience of our student-athletes," Peña added. "From nutrition and recovery to academics and team bonding, this facility will be a difference-maker. It's also a powerful recruiting tool, as the best clubhouse in the MAC, while we continue to build a championship-caliber program. The best is yet to come. Chirp Chirp!"
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In addition to the clubhouse project, the Ball State Softball Stadium is currently receiving a new turf field as part of a broader facilities enhancement initiative. This follows the recent resurfacing of the football field at Scheumann Stadium and the basketball court at Worthen Arena and is in conjunction with the turf resurfacing at Shebek Stadium.
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