game, which will played at Pizza Hut Park on January 7, 2011. The NCAA announced earlier today that the
23,500-seat multi-purpose stadium will be the host site for the championship game for the next three years.
“Touchdown! We can’t wait for college football to come to Frisco,” said Mayor Maher Maso. “Frisco is
a sports town and a Division I Football Championship is another chance for sports fans everywhere to not only
experience great football but to also discover all our community has to offer. We also want to thank folks from
all over the country who supported our bid effort.”
Less than five weeks ago, Frisco launched an online pledge drive inviting football fans to show their
support for the effort to move the championship games to Pizza Hut Park. Frisco received pledges from people
living in 103 cities throughout Texas and from 17 other states. Frisco estimated the pledges represented more
than 8,000 tickets.
“Pizza Hut Park and Hunt Sports Group couldn’t be more excited to host the NCAA Division I Football
games,” said John Wagner, President, Hunt Sports Group. “Along with Southland Conference and the City of
Frisco, we look forward to showcasing our venue and our city.”
The local organizing committee consists of the City of Frisco, its Economic Development Corporation
and Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hunt Sports Group/Pizza Hut Park, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and
Frisco based Southland Conference.
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