Ryan Seacrest’s high school stadium is renamed in his honor, and a decades-old Dunwoody dream is now turning into seats and Friday night lights.
The DeKalb County School Board approved the new Seacrest Stadium at Dunwoody High School. For the first time ever, the Wildcats are on track to host true home games.
Key Takeaways
- Board vote: The renaming passed in a 5-2 vote on December 8, 2025.
- The pledge: Seacrest committed roughly $1 million toward the Bring It Home Dunwoody campaign’s $1.5 million goal.
- The payoff: Dunwoody could host its first-ever home varsity football game at homecoming 2026.
What does this mean for Dunwoody football fans?
Our analysis suggests this is far bigger than a name on a wall. Right now, the team borrows a field at Chamblee High School for home varsity football games.
The renaming clears the way for the Wildcats to play opponents on campus.
| Detail | Information |
| Stadium name | Seacrest Stadium |
| Location | Dunwoody High School, Dunwoody, GA |
| Approved | December 8, 2025 (5-2 vote) |
| Honoree | Ryan Seacrest, Class of 1992 |
| New capacity | 3,000 seats (adds 2,000) |
| Target opening | Homecoming, Fall 2026 |
How did the renaming come together?
If you have followed prep sports this year, the groundwork has been building for months.
A naming committee voted unanimously before the board made it official.
| Date | Milestone |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Board passes MOU allowing private funding |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Naming committee votes unanimously |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Board approves the Seacrest Stadium name |
| Spring 2026 | Construction expected to begin |
| Fall 2026 | First on-campus home game targeted |
Why is “The Voice of Dunwoody” a perfect fit?
Industry insiders note that the Wheel of Fortune host built his first audience right here.
At 16, he turned the school’s morning announcements into a full broadcast, earning the nickname “The Voice of Dunwoody.”
| Highlight | Detail |
| Nickname | “The Voice of Dunwoody” |
| Morning show | Launched at age 16 |
| Football | 1992 AAAA Regional Championship team |
| Graduated | Dunwoody High School, 1992 |
| Today | Host, Wheel of Fortune & American Idol |
What upgrades are coming?
We broke the Bring It Home Dunwoody plan into four upgrades:
- 2,000 additional seats to reach a 3,000 capacity.
- A modern press box for broadcasts and media.
- New restrooms and concessions for game-day crowds.
- Improved accessibility and upgraded fencing.
When will the first home game kick off?
Organizers are aiming for homecoming 2026, with spring 2027 as the backup. The project is privately funded, with no taxpayer dollars involved.
We will keep tracking it alongside our wider Atholton prep sports coverage. For the backstory, see our earlier report on the hometown hero’s return.
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