Greencastle, Ind. - With demolition of the current Blackstock Stadium taking place later this spring and construction of the Blackstock Stadium and Athletics Performance Center beginning, DePauw will welcome football to Nick Mourouzis Field for four of the five scheduled home games in 2026.

The Tigers, coming off a fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA Division III Football Championship, will open the home season on Sept. 19 against Ohio Wesleyan followed by games on Oct. 3 (Oberlin), Oct. 17 (Denison) and Oct. 31 (John Carroll). The site of the Nov. 14 Monon Bell Game will be announced later. The temporary stadium will include spectator stands and a press box located on the east side of the field.

"We're excited for our student-athletes and fans to be able to play these games on campus," said Stevie Baker-Watson, DePauw Associate Vice President for Student Wellness and Theodore Katula Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports.

"Home football Saturdays bring an incredible energy to campus and we're thrilled that it can continue in 2026," Baker-Watson said.

DePauw head football coach Brett Dietz added, "We're grateful to be able to give our players the experience of playing home games while we embark on the construction of a best-in-class facility."

In October 2025, DePauw announced a landmark $80 million philanthropic commitment from an anonymous donor, an alumnus of the university. One of the largest single gifts in the institution's nearly 200-year history and among the most significant in NCAA Division III athletics will enable the construction of a 70,000 square-foot athletic stadium and sports performance center, including best-in-class facilities that will redefine student-athlete wellness, fan experience and community engagement in Division III athletics. 

The scale and ambition of this project reflect DePauw's vision to deliver an exemplary student experience and advance campus renewal under the Bold and Gold 2027 strategic plan, while positioning the university as a leader in innovative and sustainable campus design.