COLLEGE PARK, Md. - With the finishing touches being placed on the Tyser Tower renovation project, it's not too early to start thinking about the upcoming football season.

The newly-expanded Tyser Tower will officially open at the first home football game on Saturday, Sept. 12 when the Terrapins play host to James Madison (6 p.m. kickoff).

The renovated press box includes 64 luxury suites and over 400 new mezzanine seats. Both offer fans all the comforts of home, including covered seating and beverage service.

The enhancement to the stadium is vital to the growth of the Maryland football program which has been to six bowl games in Ralph Friedgen's eight seasons and seen record home crowds.

"Chevy Chase Bank Field at Byrd Stadium is our home," Friedgen said. "These improvements will dramatically enhance our stadium and attract even more people to watch us play."

Fans can experience one of the best home schedules in recent memory as Rutgers, Clemson, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Boston College are among the seven teams the Terps will face in Byrd.

While the interest in the premium seating has been high, there still are both suites and mezzanine seats available for the 2009 season.

Mezzanine seating comes with a number of benefits that are exclusive to this area:

• Covered Seating Area
• Spectacular Sightlines
• Premium Seats
• Overhead Heating
• Complimentary In-seat Food Service
• VIP Parking
• Terp Points (for most seats)

Pricing for the mezzanine level starts at $1,095.00 per seat and is available on lifetime, 10-year or annual lease terms.

The new suites come in various sizes and are available for as low as $275.00 per guest per game.

Suite seating comes with a number of benefits that are exclusive to this area:

• Inside and Outside Covered Seating
• Premium Seats
• Prime Sightlines
• Wetbar with Refrigerator
• Private Restroom Areas
• Private Elevators and Service
• VIP Parking
• Portion of suite is Tax Deductible as a gift to university
• Terp Points (for most suite packages)

For more information on these premium seating opportunities at Chevy Chase Bank Field at Byrd Stadium, please call the Terrapin Club at (301) 314-7020, send an e-mail or visit www.GreatExpectationsAthletics.com.