[3] Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium officially opened on campus on September 1, 2008.

A special grand opening ceremony was held when the Bensons, along with more than 2,000 Cardinals fans and athletes declared the facility ready for action.

Benson and his family long have been ardent supporters of Incarnate Word and provided the necessary funds to start up the University's football program.

A San Antonian himself, Benson was the owner of professional football's New Orleans Saints until his passing in 2018.

Atop the original south seating areas are six suites while the north side stands have two press boxes for media and game operations, including a permanent home for KUIW Internet Radio and UIWTV.