Sam Houston opens $60 million press box at Bowers Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
BaseballSam Houston State University unveiled a $60 million press box at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium on July 31. The five-level structure adds amenities, including 12 suites and a club level that features a buffet and cash bar. While the upgrade aims to enhance the game-day experience and generate new revenue, there are concerns about limited space for media and staff objectives. The press box will open for the Bearkats’ home game against Tulsa on September 12.
- •Press box features 210 club level seats and 12 suites.
- •The club will also serve as a dining area for athletes.
- •Concerns over limited media space remain after the upgrade.
- •First home game in the new press box is on September 12.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Houston opens Bowers Stadium Pressbox
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Updated Bowers brings positivity, but just falls short in some areas
"Sam Houston unveiled a new $60 million press box Thursday, and while it showcases great things, it missed the mark on others. While the addition adds new areas for all, including the student-athletes, it does provide some stress for working media, both athletic staffs and their creative departments. Overall, the box adds a lot of things that Sam Houston needed to see to remain on par with the ...
"New life has been brought to Elliott T. Bowers Stadium as Sam Houston State University officially opened the $60 million pressbox. The pressbox is a five-level box that added some additional seating, but focused on the suites and club level. The addition also included a team store on the ground level near the main entrance. The store will be open on game day, including a merch trailer at ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 7:11 PMSam Houston opens Bowers Stadium Pressbox
New life has been brought to Elliott T. Bowers Stadium as Sam Houston State University officially opened the $60 million pressbox. The pressbox is a five-level box that added some additional seating, but focused on the suites and club level. The addition also included a team store on the ground level near the main entrance. The store will be open on game day, including a merch trailer at ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 7:11 PMUpdated Bowers brings positivity, but just falls short in some areas
Sam Houston unveiled a new $60 million press box Thursday, and while it showcases great things, it missed the mark on others. While the addition adds new areas for all, including the student-athletes, it does provide some stress for working media, both athletic staffs and their creative departments. Overall, the box adds a lot of things that Sam Houston needed to see to remain on par with the ...
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