Shotwell Stadium

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Shotwell Stadium was the home field of the Abilene Christian Wildcats in Abilene, Texas. It opened in 1959 and seats 15,075 fans. It still stands today and is still used for football.

Abilene ISD stadium that was Abilene Christian's home from 1959 until the Wildcats moved to their new on-campus stadium in 2017. It remains in use as the home of Abilene High and Cooper High; McMurry also played there 1960-1973.

Stadium facts

Location
Abilene, Texas
Status
Standing, still used for football
Opened
1959
Capacity
15,075
Teams
Abilene Christian Wildcats (1959–2016)
Other names
Public Schools Stadium

Teams that played here

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Stadiums near Shotwell Stadium10

  1. 1FCSAnthony Field at Wildcat Stadium — Abilene Christian Wildcats (Abilene, Texas)same city
  2. 2FCSMemorial Stadium — Tarleton State Texans (Stephenville, Texas)88 mi
  3. 3FBSAmon G. Carter Stadium — TCU Horned Frogs (Fort Worth, Texas)141 mi
  4. 4FBSGalaxy Stadium — Texas Tech Red Raiders (Lubbock, Texas)148 mi
  5. 5FormerSouth Plains Fairgrounds — Texas Tech Red Raiders (Lubbock, Texas)148 mi
  6. 6FormerTech Stadium — Texas Tech Red Raiders (Lubbock, Texas)148 mi
  7. 7NFLAT&T Stadium — Dallas Cowboys (Arlington, Texas)153 mi
  8. 8FormerFouts Field — North Texas Mean Green (Denton, Texas)157 mi
  9. 9FBSDATCU Stadium — North Texas Mean Green (Denton, Texas)159 mi
  10. 10FormerEagle Field — North Texas Mean Green (Denton, Texas)159 mi

Questions about Shotwell Stadium

Who played at Shotwell Stadium?

Shotwell Stadium was home to the Abilene Christian Wildcats (1959–2016).

When did Shotwell Stadium open?

Shotwell Stadium opened in 1959.

Is Shotwell Stadium still standing?

Yes. Shotwell Stadium is standing and still used for football.

How many fans did Shotwell Stadium hold?

Shotwell Stadium held about 15,075 fans.

What football stadiums are near Shotwell Stadium today?

Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium (Abilene Christian Wildcats) 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: en.wikipedia.org.