# Bud Walton Arena’s Quiet Upgrade | College Basketball News

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Podcast: [College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/college-basketball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7654870)
Published: 2026-09-12T01:44:47+00:00
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Bud Walton Arena’s big renovation is on hold, but don’t worry—Arkansas is still upgrading in smart, strategic ways. With college sports shifting focus to revenue sharing and NIL deals, the school’s athletics director says it’s time for smaller, smarter investments like locker room updates and media room tweaks. While a $150M overhaul is off the table (thanks to strict donor funding rules for other sports), deferred maintenance on the 33-year-old arena still looms at $50–60M. But fans aren’t waiting: season tickets are selling out faster than ever, fueled by a recent reseating project that netted nearly $20M. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6d5eba7ac535a961

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