Elliott T. Bowers Stadium

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Elliott T. Bowers Stadium is a college football stadium in Huntsville, Texas, home of the Sam Houston Bearkats, who play in the Conference USA of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1986, making it 40 years old in 2026 and seats 14,000 fans. It ranks 9th of 10 in the Conference USA by capacity.

The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 16,148 vs. Alcorn State (1994).

Stadium facts

Location
Huntsville, Texas
Home of
Sam Houston Bearkats
School
Sam Houston State University
Conference
Conference USA
Subdivision
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
Opened
1986
Capacity
14,000
Playing surface
Artificial turf
Record crowd
16,148 vs. Alcorn State (1994)
Size rank in FBS
137th of 138

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Stadiums near Elliott T. Bowers Stadium10

  1. 1FBSKyle Field — Texas A&M Aggies (College Station, Texas)46 mi
  2. 2FCSPanther Stadium — Prairie View A&M Panthers (Prairie View, Texas)52 mi
  3. 3FBSFirst Community Stadium — Rice Owls (Houston, Texas)66 mi
  4. 4FBSJohn O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial Stadium — Houston Cougars (Houston, Texas)66 mi
  5. 5FCSShell Energy Stadium — Texas Southern Tigers (Houston, Texas)66 mi
  6. 6FCSHusky Stadium — Houston Christian Huskies (Houston, Texas)66 mi
  7. 7FCSHomer Bryce Stadium — Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (Nacogdoches, Texas)85 mi
  8. 8FCSProvost Umphrey Stadium — Lamar Cardinals (Beaumont, Texas)96 mi
  9. 9FBSMcLane Stadium — Baylor Bears (Waco, Texas)110 mi
  10. 10FBSDarrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium — Texas Longhorns (Austin, Texas)134 mi

Questions about Elliott T. Bowers Stadium

Where do the Sam Houston Bearkats play home games?

The Sam Houston Bearkats play at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas.

How many people does Elliott T. Bowers Stadium hold?

Elliott T. Bowers Stadium has a capacity of 14,000.

When did Elliott T. Bowers Stadium open?

Elliott T. Bowers Stadium opened in 1986.

What is the attendance record at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium?

The record crowd at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium is 16,148 vs. Alcorn State (1994).

Does Elliott T. Bowers Stadium have grass or turf?

Elliott T. Bowers Stadium has an artificial turf field.

What other college football stadiums are near Elliott T. Bowers Stadium?

Kyle Field in College Station is about 46 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

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