Get ready to start calling the home of the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns football program Cajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
This comes after the largest philanthropic gift in the history of Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics was announced on Tuesday. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center has committed a $15 million gift over 15 years for the project, securing naming rights for the new home of Ragin’ Cajuns Football.
“This transformational gift from Our Lady of Lourdes will play a pivotal role in the future of our campus community and Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics,” Director of Athletics Bryan Maggard said in a statement released by the university. “Our Lady of Lourdes is one of the most vital organizations in Lafayette, as well as across Acadiana, and we are extremely grateful to join in this partnership to create a first-class game day experience for Cajun Nation and our student-athletes.”
The new west tower at Cajun Field will feature new premium suites, a club level with club seating, loge boxes, and a new press box. These amenities will offer fans new opportunities for their involvement in Cajuns athletics.
Premium suites include indoor private seating as well as available outdoor seating for suite holders and their guests. Other amenities include access to the climate-controlled club area, premium catered food and beverages, a cash bar with top-shelf alcohol, the ability to add additional food and drink, and a suite attendant to assist with game day needs.
Some of the other changes planned for the stadium will include a new videoboard, lights, and a new east side facade.
“Our long history of alignment with the University continues to evolve because our organizations share a collective vision towards a bright future for the Acadiana community we both serve,” market president for the Acadiana Region of Our Lady of Lourdes Dr. Kathy Healy-Collier said. “Our partnership energizes all of our constituents, whether that’s community service, economic investment or personal health. We’re elevating Acadiana’s regional profile, attracting new students and businesses and showcasing the Ragin’ Cajun spirit. I call that a prescription for championship health.”