The stadium was built in conjunction with the City of Windsor to host the 2005 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships.

[1][2] The total project cost $8.6 million and was built by Eastern Construction and designed by JP Thomson Associates Ltd.[3] The stadium opened in June 2005.

[4][5] A FieldTurf playing surface was added to the stadium after a fundraising initiative, including a large donation of $500,000 from the University of Windsor Alumni Association.

At the time, this donation was the largest gift ever in the organization's history.

[6] The 2007 Canadian Soccer League (CSL) All-star game was held at University of Windsor Stadium.