Opening in 2009, Kirkeby-Over Stadium serves as the home of the Augustana Vikings football program and gives the university one of the premier football venues in all of NCAA Division II.
Before the Vikings had their current on-campus facility, Augustana played and shared Howard Wood Field with the high schools in Sioux Falls from 1958-2008. On September 26, 2007, Augustana announced it would no longer call Howard Wood Field home, thanks to a $6.1 million donation allowing the Vikings to build an on-campus football facility, to be named Kirkeby–Over Stadium.
Following the initial donation, President Emeritus Rob Oliver announced in October 2007 that construction of Kirkeby-Over Stadium would begin on the site of the Vikings practice field at 37th Street and Lake Avenue. Through the generosity of Kari andÂ
Bob Hall, that dream came to fruition and gave the Vikings the on-campus facility they missed for half a century.
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary, Augustana Athletics unveiled 10 moments and memories of the stadium.Â
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Unveiling the 10th Anniversary Logo
One of the most picturesque stadiums in the region, the 10th anniversary logo focuses on the iconic press box and west grandstands. The logo and all content is sponsored by Chesterman Company, a Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
The story and history behind Kirkeby-Over Stadium
After playing away from campus from 1958-2008, an extremly generous donation allowed Kirkeby–Over Stadium to turn from a dream to a reality. Full article is here.
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Augustana breaks seven school records vs. Concordia-St. Paul
On Nov. 14, 2015, in a 76-21 win over CSP, Augustana broke seven K.O. records including points, yards (751) and passing touchdowns (6). "When it was clicking, we were the best offense in DII." - WR Matt Heller (2012-16).
First playoff win in school history
On Nov. 27, 2010, Augustana earned its first playoff victory in school history, 38-6 over No. 6 Grand Valley State. The Vikings forced six GVSU turnovers and scored the game's first 31 points.
A look back at the 2015 NSIC Champions
The impressive 2015 season featured an undefeated home slate in Kirkeby-Over Stadium (6-0), an NSIC South Division title, nine wins overall, and an NCAA playoff appearance.
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99-Yard Touchdown
On Sept. 25, 2010, Josh Hanson hit Tyler Schulte for a 99-yard touchdown, a strike that stands as the longest play and completion in school history.
Game One at Kirkeby-Over Stadium
On Sept. 5, 2009, Augustana opened K.O. with a 32-21 win over Emporia State. For the first time in 50 years, Viking Football was back on campus.
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Name of Jim Heinitz Field
On Oct. 1, 2016, a ceremony was held to dedicate the field to Jim Heinitz who is Augustana's all-time winningest head coach.
C.J. Ham rushes for 160 yards
Oct. 3, 2015, C.J. Ham rushed for a career-high 160 yards and a touchdown against SMSU. C.J. is now in his 4th year with the Minnesota Vikings.Â
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The generosity of Bob and Kari Hall
An Augustana legend, Bob Hall's generous support of Viking football helped turn Kirkeby-Over from a dream into a reality. In the fall of 2007, the Hall's donated $6.1 million for the construction of the new on-campus football stadium. The facility was named in honor of Kari’s parents. For Bob and Kari Hall, it's all about the kids.
