Bowers Stadium
Death Row | |
Interior view of the stadium in 2014 | |
Interactive map of Bowers Stadium | |
| Full name | Elliot T. Bowers Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | 620 Bowers Boulevard Huntsville, Texas 77340 |
| Coordinates | 30°42′50″N 95°32′30″W / 30.71389°N 95.54167°W |
| Owner | Sam Houston State University |
| Operator | Sam Houston St Univ. Athletics |
| Capacity | 14,000 (2014–present) 12,976 (2011–2013) 14,000 (1982–2010) |
| Executive suites | Pressbox-Upper Level: 5 premium suites and President's box Fieldhouse: Bearkat Lounge |
| Type | Stadium |
| Surface | Real Grass Pro artificial turf (2007–present) |
| Record attendance | 16,148 (October 24, 1994, vs. Alcorn State) |
| Current use | American football |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1985 |
| Opened | September 13, 1986 |
| Tenants | |
| Sam Houston Bearkats football (NCAA) (1986–present) | |
| Website | |
| gobearkats.com/bowers-stadium | |
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium is a 14,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Huntsville, Texas. The stadium has been home to the Sam Houston State University Sam Houston Bearkats football team since 1986. Previously, the team played their homes games at Pritchett Field, which currently plays host to the University's women soccer team. The Bearkats are members of Conference USA (CUSA).