Saban Center Breaks Ground with Broad Financial Support

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Saban Center, a $120 million STEM and arts campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, were held with former Alabama football coach Nick Saban, wife Terry Saban, Governor Kay Ivey, Mayor Walt Maddox, and Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Chair Stephanie Bryan in attendance. The center, envisioned by the Sabans, aims to deliver innovative STEM and arts education, hands-on learning, and teacher training for children statewide. Key partners include the Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre and IGNITE, with collaboration from public and private organizations across Alabama. Major financial backing has come from the State of Alabama, the City of Tuscaloosa, and a $5 million donation from the Poarch Creek Indians. The Saban Center is expected to open in 2027 and serve over 100,000 visitors, positioning itself as a hub for fostering curiosity, creativity, and workforce readiness. Leaders highlighted the center's potential legacy in shaping Alabama's future generations.