The dedication of the new University of Denver soccer stadium, CIBER Field, will take place this Saturday at 6:45 p.m.

The stadium and strength complex, which cost $ 6.3 million, is located on the west side of the Ritchie Center just north of East Asbury Avenue.

The ceremony will take place between the Pioneer’s women’s game against Wyoming and the men’s game against Fort Lewis.

CIBER Inc., an international Information Technology consultancy that specializes in software implementation and integration, headquartered in nearby Greenwood Village.

CIBER contributions were essential in erecting the stadium, but a notable name among donators was Jack Hanks.

Hanks was able to stepup and be a major donor early in the process, which was crucial to get other donors on board, according to Hooker.

“This wouldn’t have happened without him,” said head coach Jeff Hooker. “We now have one of the best facilities in the country and it’s great that players get to see the people that put up the money. It’s all beneficial to both the team and the school.”

Saturday’s events kick-off at 4 p.m., when the women’s team, who has won the Sun Belt Conference the last four seasons, hosts Wyoming in their spring season finale.

The men’s soccer team plays in their annual spring fund-raiser game against NCAA Division II national champion Fort Lewis.

“There is a lot of excitement from the players and the parents around the new stadium,” said Hooker. “This events is not about the games, it’s about the dedication and it’s about getting alumni and others excited, saying ‘I wish I would have had this.'”

Both teams have begun their spring schedule and look forward to their second season in their new stadium, now CIBER Field.

The men, who have played five consecutive road games this spring, are coming off a season a season where they went 5-10-4, but were able to reach the semifinals of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation’s tournament before losing 1-0 to New Mexico. Denver hosted the tournament.

It was another magical season for the women’s team last year, as the senior class won their fourth straight Sun Belt Conference title and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive season.

Looking for a fifth straight conference title, the team has an advantage with great home turf.