Pritchett Field

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Pritchett Field was the home field of the Sam Houston Bearkats in Huntsville, Texas. It opened in 1912. It still stands today, used for other events.

Sam Houston's football field from its first recorded game there in 1912 until the Bearkats moved to Bowers Stadium in 1986; WPA stone bleachers were added in the 1930s. It is now the home of Sam Houston women's soccer (current capacity 2,100); peak football capacity was not found.

Stadium facts

Location
Huntsville, Texas
Status
Standing, used for other events
Opened
1912
Closed
1985
Teams
Sam Houston Bearkats (1912–1985)
Other names
Joseph Pritchett Field

Teams that played here

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Stadiums near Pritchett Field10

  1. 1FBSElliott T. Bowers Stadium — Sam Houston Bearkats (Huntsville, Texas)same city
  2. 2FBSKyle Field — Texas A&M Aggies (College Station, Texas)47 mi
  3. 3FormerEdward L. Blackshear Field — Prairie View A&M Panthers (Prairie View, Texas)51 mi
  4. 4FCSPanther Stadium — Prairie View A&M Panthers (Prairie View, Texas)51 mi
  5. 5FormerDelmar Stadium — Texas Southern Tigers (Houston, Texas)64 mi
  6. 6FBSFirst Community Stadium — Rice Owls (Houston, Texas)64 mi
  7. 7FCSHusky Stadium — Houston Christian Huskies (Houston, Texas)64 mi
  8. 8FBSJohn O'Quinn Field at Space City Financial Stadium — Houston Cougars (Houston, Texas)64 mi
  9. 9FCSShell Energy Stadium — Texas Southern Tigers (Houston, Texas)64 mi
  10. 10FormerRobertson Stadium — Houston Oilers, Houston Cougars and others (Houston, Texas)70 mi

Questions about Pritchett Field

Who played at Pritchett Field?

Pritchett Field was home to the Sam Houston Bearkats (1912–1985).

When did Pritchett Field open?

Pritchett Field opened in 1912.

Is Pritchett Field still standing?

Yes. Pritchett Field is standing and used for other events.

What football stadiums are near Pritchett Field today?

Elliott T. Bowers Stadium (Sam Houston Bearkats) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: gobearkats.com, livingnewdeal.org, en.wikipedia.org.