E. J. Whitmire Stadium
E. J. Whitmire Stadium is a college football stadium in Cullowhee, North Carolina, home of the Western Carolina Catamounts, who play in the SoCon of NCAA Division I FCS. It opened in 1974, making it 52 years old in 2026 and seats 13,742 fans. It ranks 5th of 10 in the SoCon by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. The closest FBS stadium is Frank Howard Field at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, about 42 miles away.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Cullowhee, North Carolina
- Home of
- Western Carolina Catamounts
- School
- Western Carolina University
- Conference
- SoCon
- Subdivision
- Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
- Opened
- 1974
- Capacity
- 13,742
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Size rank in FCS
- 47th of 127
Plan your trip to E. J. Whitmire Stadium
Stadiums near E. J. Whitmire Stadium10
- 1FBSFrank Howard Field at Clemson Memorial Stadium — Clemson Tigers 42 mi
- 2FCSPaladin Stadium — Furman Paladins 49 mi
- 3FBSNeyland Stadium — Tennessee Volunteers 68 mi
- 4FCSGibbs Stadium — Wofford Terriers 74 mi
- 5FCSWilliam B. Greene Jr. Stadium — East Tennessee State Buccaneers 83 mi
- 6FCSErnest W. Spangler Stadium — Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 84 mi
- 7FCSBailey Memorial Stadium — Presbyterian Blue Hose 90 mi
- 8FBSSanford Stadium — Georgia Bulldogs 90 mi
- 9FBSKidd Brewer Stadium — Appalachian State Mountaineers 107 mi
- 10FBSFifth Third Stadium — Kennesaw State Owls 119 mi
Questions about E. J. Whitmire Stadium
Where do the Western Carolina Catamounts play home games?
The Western Carolina Catamounts play at E. J. Whitmire Stadium in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
How many people does E. J. Whitmire Stadium hold?
E. J. Whitmire Stadium has a capacity of 13,742.
When did E. J. Whitmire Stadium open?
E. J. Whitmire Stadium opened in 1974.
Does E. J. Whitmire Stadium have grass or turf?
E. J. Whitmire Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near E. J. Whitmire Stadium?
Frank Howard Field at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson is about 42 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your stadium? Get the “Listed on All Football Stadiums” badge for your website.