The Queen's Gaels football team played their first home two home games of the year at Richardson Stadium on September 2nd and 7th. The new seating configuration at Richardson Stadium accommodated spectators for the exciting game action, providing a new experience for fans and players alike.

 "It was a really good feeling, being surrounded by the fans, and I feel like the people at the corner of the end zones got a really good show," says defensive captain John Miniaci. "It's a really good atmosphere, especially for the guys running into the end zones and walking into a sea of Queen's fans. It was a really, really cool experience, actually."

Twenty-six sets of transportable bleachers have been erected at the stadium to replace portions of the old bleachers that were removed earlier this year following recommendations made in an engineering report.

The university's ultimate goal is to revitalize its playing fields and for Richardson Stadium to be among the highest quality university facilities in Canada to inspire the community, support student health and wellness, showcase Queen's athletic successes, and recruit, train, and challenge scholar-athletes. The Fields and Stadium Project is a $25 million priority of the Initiative Campaign.